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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 31m

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 · 15h

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 · 19h

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 · 20h

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 · 20h

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 · 21h

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 · 22h

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 · 22h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

The mayor said: “This isn’t a decision I wanted to make, but one I have been forced to make due to the serious financial pressures facing the Council"...

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Mayor pauses four-hour free parking scheme amid Bedford Borough Council financial pressures - Bedford Independent

The four-hour free parking scheme at two of Bedford town centre’s main multi-storey car parks will be suspended next month...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

Two of Queen’s Park Westfield’s four sides won promotion this season…

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Queens Park Westfield Cricket Club celebrate end of year awards after another successful Allen Park season - Bedford Independent

Queen's Park Westfield has celebrated their end of season awards after another successful season in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

StopWatch said the evidence of racial disproportionality is “very much actual as opposed to merely perceived” and described the disparities as “clear-cut"...

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Bedfordshire PCC's Stop and Search Charter does little to tackle racial disproportionality say campaigners - Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) new Stop and Search Charter has drawn criticism from campaigners who say...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

The wider rollout was delayed after a fire at the Elstow Waste Transfer Station earlier this year...

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Kerbside glass collections to expand across Bedford Borough from 1 December - Bedford Independent

Every household and business in Bedford Borough will soon be able to recycle glass from home as part of their regular bin collections...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

A new play, exploring the truth behind the R 101 tragedy, opens at The Place Theatre on 14 October...

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'Seizing the Skies' - a new play to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the R 101 airship - Bedford Independent

At dusk on 4 October 1930, His Majesty's Airship R 101 slipped from its mooring at Cardington with 54 men on board, flew a circuit of...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 1d

“The council has known about this for months and done nothing about it until the press and [my] MP’s involvement..."

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Locals raise concerns over Biddenham development drainage - Bedford Independent

People in Biddenham, living next to a Cala Homes development on Bromham Road, say drainage plans linked to the development’s planning...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

An England team were on the new pitches of Chester Road at the weekend, as league action continued in the early stages of the new hockey season…

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Bedford's Hockey Masters entertain England at Chester Road as league continues - Bedford Independent

Bedford Men’s Masters squad tasted victory on Sunday (5th October) when they welcomed the England LX Men’s team to Chester Road...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

A 14-year-old and two 17-year-olds have been charged in connection with the incident...

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Three teenagers charged in connection with Harrowden Road machete incident - Bedford Independent

A 14-year-old and two 17-year-old boys have been charged in connection with an incident in Harrowden Road, Bedford, where a fourth...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

The collision occurred on Friday, 3 October...

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Police appeal for information following fatal A421 collision - Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision on the A421 on Friday evening (3 October), which...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

The wooden bridge is reaching the end of its natural life, but a recent inspection revealed "significant and unexpected" rot and decay...

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Queens Bridge remains closed as Bedford Borough Council considers options - Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council has said that Queens Bridge, which crosses the River Great Ouse between Queen's Park and Kempston...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

The off-licence said extending the hours would increase the viability of the business...

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High Street off-licence applies to extend weekend alcohol sales to 4am - Bedford Independent

A Bedford town centre off-licence has applied to extend its alcohol sales hours to 4am at weekends to keep the business viable...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 2d

A debate over Bedford borough’s revamped tennis courts took an unexpected turn when a councillor complained he had received a “rebuttal” from a council officer – and asked whether that was even allowed...

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Officer referred to monitoring officer following rebuttal in tennis court debate - Bedford Independent

A debate over Bedford borough’s revamped tennis courts took an unexpected turn when a councillor complained he had received a...

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindependent.co.uk · 3d

Monthly column: "Difficult times lie ahead, but I have faith in Bedford, in our people, and in our collective ability to build a stronger, brighter future together"...

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Monthly column: With unity and honesty, we can steer Bedford through these financial headwinds - Bedford Independent

Everyone is aware of the financial challenges faced by the current Government, and local authorities like Bedford Borough are no...

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