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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2h

Concerns included parking pressures, noise and disturbance, and the impact on the character of the neighbourhood...

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Bedford Borough Council approves Wentworth Drive children's care home despite 34 objections from locals - Bedford Independent

Plans to convert a five-bedroom house in Bedford into a children’s care home have been approved, despite opposition from residents...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2h

The online admissions system is now open for families living in the Borough whose children are currently in Year 6 at primary school or Year 8 at middle school...

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Parents reminded to apply for Bedford school places before end of October - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council is reminding parents to apply for their child’s 2026 secondary or upper school place by Friday, 31 October 2025...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4h

Both of Bedford Hockey Club's 1st XIs were in home action at the weekend and both came out on top in another packed schedule at Chester Road...

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Bedford Hockey Club's first teams seal double Broxbourne win at Chester Road - Bedford Independent

Chester Road enjoyed the spectacle of both the Ladies’ and Men’s first teams playing at the home ground on Saturday (11th October)...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 22h

Monthly column: "Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 22nd year, is a time for reflection, remembrance, and renewed determination to prevent such heartbreak in the future"...

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Monthly column: From awareness to action - a safer future for mothers and babies - Bedford Independent

Every October, thousands of families across the UK light candles in memory of babies they never got to know. Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 22nd year, is a time for reflection, remembrance, and ...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 22h

The conviction follows an operation by Bedfordshire Police...

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Five years jail for county drugs line operator - Bedford Independent

A man supplying crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis has been jailed for more than five years after stepping into a leading role within a...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 23h

A celebration has been held for postmaster Bill Chandi, who has not only loyally served the Marston Moreteyne community for 37 years, but also played a special role in Captain Sir Tom Moore’s epic fundraising and 100th birthday events...

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Celebration for popular village postmaster to mark 37 years of service - Bedford Independent

A celebration has been held for postmaster Bill Chandi, who has not only loyally served the Marston Moreteyne community for 37 years...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

At a debate about the future of Children's Centres, Cllr Paul Edmonds said:
“It often seems as though we sit here with sides arguing over who is right rather than what is right for the town"...

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"Betrayal of the public’s confidence in the council could take years to heal" says Green councillor - Bedford Independent

A Green councillor has accused Bedford Borough Council of betraying public trust, as a petition over the reorganisation of children’s...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

The Ath remain top of the league despite their injury crisis coming home to roost at chasing Market Harborough...

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Bedford Ath's perfect start stopped in its tracks by prolific Market Harborough - Bedford Independent

Bedford Ath's unbeaten run this season came to a shuddering halt as they comfortably lost 41-17 at Market Harborough...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

The Blues pick up two losing bonus points but another defeat leaves them with two losses from two games...

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Battling Bedford Blues lose out narrowly at old rivals Coventry - Bedford Independent

Bedford Blues battled hard, but ultimately succumbed to a painful 35-30 loss at old rivals Coventry in the second round of Champ Rugby...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

Goals from Archie Jones and Josh Allen were not enough as Real threw away a two goal lead against struggling Barwell...

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Real Bedford blow two goal lead to draw against Barwell - Bedford Independent

Real Bedford threw away a 2-0 lead to eventually draw 2-2 against Barwell on Saturday in Southern League Premier Central...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Wootton Earth is going on?, Ego boost, Speed check and True Bedfordian. 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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Bedford Ian writes... - Bedford Independent

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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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Thomas Taylor, who was murdered in January, would have turned 18 this week...

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Judge condemns ‘cowardly murder’ as Bedford teenagers sentenced for bus station stabbing - Bedford Independent

Two teenagers have been jailed for their roles in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor outside Bedford Bus Station...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

The brewery’s expansion is expected to double the number of direct employees. Since 2022, Damm has already tripled its UK workforce from 56 to 180...

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£70m investment marks new era for Bedford’s historic Eagle Brewery - Bedford Independent

Spanish brewer Damm has officially opened its £70m modernised Eagle Brewery in Bedford, doubling production and making the town...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

The closure will allow Anglian Water to connect a new water main near Nags Head Lane, close to the A1 carriageway...

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A1 northbound closed this weekend for Black Cat works - Bedford Independent

The A1 northbound between Tempsford and Wyboston will be closed from 9pm Friday, 10 October to 5am Monday, 13 October 2025...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

The building has been empty since the department store closed in 2021, the council purchased the site in 2023...

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Mayor rejects calls to sell former Debenhams building costing taxpayers £450,000 each year - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council will wait until the end of the year to see if a development partner comes forward for the vacant Debenhams...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

Running from Monday, 13 to Friday, 17 October, Flood Action Week aims to raise awareness, share practical advice, and build community resilience as climate change increases the frequency and severity of flood events across the UK...

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‘Be ready, not worried': Flood Action Week event to help Bedfordians protect homes and communities - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council and the Environment Agency will host Flood Action Week from 13–17 October, with advice events and...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

Inspectors have warned that events had overtaken the plan and that continuing with the current examination offered no realistic pathway to adoption...

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Bedford Borough's Local Plan 2040 has "no credible future" in light of Universal plans - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council has voted to withdraw its Local Plan 2040, following a warning from the government’s Planning Inspector...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

The meeting will take place at St Mark's Church in Brickhill and is open to all artists and interested parties...

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'Mayes Yard' town centre art space to be discussed at community meeting - Bedford Independent

A community meeting is being held tomorrow (Friday) to discuss a proposal for a town centre arts space in the Mayes Yard development of Bedford town centre. Local artists are encouraged to attend to e...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 5d

Review: "Bedford-based band The Grubby Mitts performed their biggest gig to date at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London at the end of September, and it was like being held in a warm multimedia hug"...

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Review: Grubby Mitts wrap ICA in a warm hug - Bedford Independent

Bedford-based band The Grubby Mitts performed their biggest gig to date at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 5d

The figures were discussed at the Full Council meeting last night, where members were warned that without Government support, the authority could soon struggle to balance its books...

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Bedford Borough Council faces £13.6m overspend with £58.6m funding gap expected by 2030 - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council is facing what councillors have described as a “deepening financial emergency”, with reports presented this...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 5d

The first-of-its-kind event was held at Bedford Esquires...

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Review: Local LGBTQ+ group celebrates Bedford’s first ever Queer Prom - Bedford Independent

Last month, Rainbow Bedfordshire organised their first ‘Queer Prom’, held at beloved music venue Bedford Esquires. The night promised...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 5d

Under the current scheme, 9,371 households receive support, and 7,141 of these households receive 100 per cent support. This has increased from 5,340 claimants in 2022/23...

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"Deeply unpalatable" changes to council tax support scheme proposed in Central Bedfordshire - Bedford Independent

Potential cuts to council tax support for working-age claimants in Central Bedfordshire are “beyond damaging for the poorest people”...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 5d

Your weekly What's On Guide has just landed, with the very best of the Borough's live music, theatre, comedy, film, walks, talks, art and culture.

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What's on Bedford: 8 - 19 October 2025 - Bedford Independent

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 6d

After their hugely successful debut event, the father and daughter duo are back with their second antique and decorative arts fair this month...

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Father and daughter duo return with second Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair - Bedford Independent

After a hugely successful debut earlier this year, the Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair is back by popular demand on...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 6d

I knew I wanted to spotlight the women who work behind the scenes of business, but each interview gave an insight into the drive, determination, and resilience behind these women...

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Bedford women who mean business: Finishing the series and starting my journey - Bedford Independent

When I first pitched the "Bedford women who mean business" series, I was eager to put into practice the skills I had learned in terms of...

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