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Opinion: Local news, supported by Bedfordians, not billionaires

This week, as part of Indie News Week, we've done something that doesn't come naturally to us, and that's why it's taken me so long to find the right words to write this piece. We're asking our...

Opinion: If our redactions annoyed you yesterday, good. That was the point

The Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger redacted stories for Indie News Week to show what happens when communities only get half the story. If it annoyed you, that was the point....

Bedford Independent unveils website upgrade focused on readers, accessibility and trusted local news

Bedford Independent readers can now access audio versions of stories, improved navigation and clearer journalist profiles as part of a major website refresh. The update includes faster-loading pages...

Opinion: Why are local newspapers digging their own graves by advertising Amazon products?

Some local news outlets are posting increasing amount of adverts from multi-national billion-dollar companies such as Amazon, so we asked: Why would they do such a thing..?

Support local journalism and help keep trusted news alive

Local journalism matters. It informs communities, holds power to account, and strengthens democracy. But producing accurate, ethical and timely news isn’t free. In fact, it takes...

The evolution of journalism: From print to digital, facts to formats

Journalism has undergone a seismic shift over the past few decades. From the era of daily print deadlines to the always-on pace of digital publishing, the tools and platforms have...

Interview schedule for general election candidates across Bedford Borough

As part of our commitment to providing balanced reporting, we have been provided with our local democracy reporter's interview schedule for general election candidates across...

Indie news week: Tell us what you think of news in Bedford Borough and win £50

Today marks the start of the first-ever Indie News Week and we're really excited to use this time to tell you more about the Bedford Independent and The Bedford Clanger, and why...

Opinion: Mr Sunak, please call a general election, I’m sick of the ‘campaigning’ already

A general election is on the way, yet no one knows when it will be. Well, one person may have an idea but he's not letting on and it's driving me crazy. If you believe national media (and it's not often I do)...

Meta to ban commenting on news articles until they’ve been read

In a move that it's suggested will help create more informed and responsible debate, Meta has announced plans to prevent people from commenting on social media posts from news...

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