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Bedford Ian writes…

5 June 2026: WTAF? Dirty business, Off air, and Brucie bonus. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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The exterior of Oasis swimming pool, before refurbishment, was often described as dirty and an eye-sore. Image: Bedford Independent

Watchdog orders Bedford Borough Council to release Fusion contract

Bedford Borough Council has been ordered by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to release information about the closure of its contract with leisure operator...
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Why press regulation matters: Corrections, clarifications and transparency – what happens when we get it wrong?

Even the most responsible newsrooms make mistakes. Facts change, people miscommunicate, and sometimes information available at the time turns out to be incomplete or inaccurate...
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Opinion isn’t fact: How responsible journalism separates fact-based news from opinion-based columns

In an age of endless headlines, hot takes, and social media shares, it can be easy to blur the line between news and opinion. But that line matters for a healthy democracy and responsible...
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Fake news vs real news: How to identify trustworthy journalism

With so much information available online, it’s more important than ever to know how to identify a credible news story. Misinformation spreads quickly, and not all sources follow the same...
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Who writes the news? A guide to bylines used by responsible newspapers and what they tell you

Bylines are a key part of any news story, identifying the writer and providing insight into the article’s purpose. A responsible publication uses bylines to create transparency, which reflects...
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