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Sophie Stapley on her graduation in her graduation cap and cloak standing in front of a large 2026. day Image: The Stapley family.

From Putnoe paper round to First-Class Honours for Bedford Independent journalist

Former Putnoe paper girl Sophie has graduated with First-Class Honours and a Dean's Award, returning home to Bedford Borough to champion real community stories...
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Kempston Bedfordshire Bedford on a map Image SevenMaps Shutterstock

What £300k Really Buys You in Different Parts of Bedford

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A packed 53 bus at the Marshal Court stop on Hillgrounds, Kempston at 09:56 on 20 April 2026. Image: Jason Gurr

Letters: A new future for buses in Bedford 

David Boden, Commercial Director, Stagecoach East, has written an open letter to Bedford Borough bus users, which we have agreed to publish to keep our readers fully informed...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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Bedford bus company criticises planned service changes

Bedford bus operator Grant Palmer has criticised planned route changes, as councillors and residents raise concerns and the council remains silent. Grant Palmer, which operates...
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Bedford Bus Station with six double deckers and one single decker parked up. Image: Bedford Independent

No response from Bedford Borough Council and mayor over Bedford bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council and the Mayor have not responded to repeated requests for comment on bus service changes affecting local routes. The Bedford Independent has...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bus cuts to hit Putnoe and Goldington as Stagecoach reshapes Bedford network

Parts of Putnoe, Goldington and north Bedford face bus cuts under Stagecoach changes, while other routes will be extended or improved from 31 May. Changes to Bedford’s...
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Bedford Town manager, Lee Bircham

Bedford Ian writes…

17 April 2026: Nothing's free, Pub's open, Mousseless society, Strong defence, and Banana blunder. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
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(l-r) Anne Hughes new manager and Lynn Brisco new head chef at The Bluebell. Image: Bedford Independent

Female-led team takes over at The Bluebell as Putnoe pub looks to its next chapter

The Bluebell in Putnoe begins a new chapter as landlady Anne Hughes and head chef Lynn Brisco take over, aiming to build on its strong community roots. For many in Putnoe, The Bluebell...
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