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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 · 3h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

The Lilleshall National Sports Centre played host to one of the nation’s largest archery competitions, where Bedfordshire came out on top…

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Bedford archers contribute to national gold for Bedfordshire at the National County Team Championships - Bedford Independent

Bedfordians have been on the gold medal podium in the past week, as a Bedfordshire archery team won the Barebow championship...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

The Member Ward Fund scheme, which provides each Bedford Borough councillor with a budget to support local projects, has funded initiatives such as community events, environmental improvements, CCTV installations, and highway works...

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Scheme allowing councillors to support Bedford community projects to be scrapped - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council has scrapped a scheme that allowed councillors to support community projects with immediate effect, citing...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Monthly column: A massive new town at Tempsford has recently been announced by the Government. This development has been talked about for at least a year, and so Bedford Borough Council needs to be front and centre in the discussions...

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Monthly column: Bedford Borough left playing catch-up yet again - Bedford Independent

A massive new town at Tempsford has recently been announced by the Government. The new town is intended to have 40,000 homes...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Officers advised the incoming administration to borrow the £26 million to sign contracts and start construction while the government’s cash caught up...

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Senior councillor and officer say £26million loan was key to Rivertree Free School's rapid delivery - Bedford Independent

A “bold decision” to borrow £26 million up front and build on work begun under the previous administration meant Rivertree Special School..

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Reacting to the proposals, one opposition councillor said, "cooperation between all parties and frankly setting aside egos will be needed for the benefit of the Borough..."

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Parking, green bins, library services and community grants among areas facing cuts in new council savings plan - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council will consult on £11.5m savings proposals including changes to parking, waste, and grants...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Both the Eagles and the Pirates needed their in-form strikers to steal late wins in the first round of the county’s premier cup competition…

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Late shows seal Bedford Town and Real Bedford spots in next round of County Cup - Bedford Independent

Bedford Town and Real Bedford progressed in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup with injury time winners on Tuesday night...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

The boxing legend celebrated a 'knockout' birthday in Bedford...

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Lennox Lewis celebrates his 60th birthday in style - with cake from La Rondine - Bedford Independent

Boxing royalty was in Bedford recently when the legendary Lennox Lewis celebrated his 60th birthday at Roca on Castle Lane...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 4d

Paid for content: The Community Catalysts Bedford Borough project is designed to help people set up and run community micro-enterprises that support older people and those living with disabilities...

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Community catalysts project extended in Bedford Borough: Supporting small enterprises that make a big difference - Bedford Independent

A successful initiative that empowers Bedford residents to launch and grow small care-focused enterprises has been extended...

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