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Media Literacy Project: A guide to how journalism works and why it needs your support

Over the past few months, the Bedford Independent has been exploring how journalism works and why that matters. Through our Media Literacy Project, we’ve opened the curtain on...

Bedford Ian writes…

6 June 2025: Crossing chaos, Keyboard cruelty, Attempted delivery, and Ethical edge. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...

No reporters, no questions, no accountability: Why news deserts are a threat to our communities

Across the UK and beyond, entire communities are being left without access to reliable, local news. These areas, often referred to as news deserts, are increasing in number...

King Charles calls regional press “cornerstone of democracy” as Bedford Independent publisher attends Buckingham Palace reception

The Bedford Independent was amongst the publications represented at a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday) in recognition of the importance of regional media. The event, hosted by King Charles and...

Indie News Week: Good news gathering this Sunday

Spearheaded by the Public Interest News Foundation (PINF), this month's Indie News Week campaign aims to show how fundamental local news is to a healthy democratic society. Local news encourages people...

Get behind genuine independent local news for Indie News Week

From 2 - 9 June, the UK’s independent publishers are celebrating Indie News Week, a chance to raise the profile of publications like the Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger...

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