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Monthly column: Labour to bring forward motion to strengthen local democracy and deliver better governance for Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Labour Group will bring a motion to Full Council calling for a review of the Borough’s governance arrangements and for the process of changing the directly elected Executive Mayor...
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Ombudsman upholds complaint over Central Beds Council failure to provide for disabled child's needs
A complaint by a parent of a disabled child against Central Bedfordshire Council’s failure to conduct an educational assessment has been upheld.
Figures highlight contribution of Cranfield University’s international students to UK economy
Figures published in a new report have highlighted how international students at Cranfield University help generate an economic benefit of £78.3 million.
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Photo released of missing man believed to be in Bedfordshire
Police have released an image of a missing man who may be passing through Bedfordshire.
Family thanks Great Denham community after triple murder
The family of a mother and two daughters found dead in Bedford Borough thank the community as schools pay moving tributes to the sisters. Although formal identification is...
Tributes to mum and children found dead in Great Denham as family thanks community for its support
The family of a mum and two children found dead in Great Denham have spoken out about the outpouring of support from the community.
Bedford Borough Council plans tourism strategy to capitalise on Universal’s £50bn economic impact
A tourism strategy is being developed to make the most of the Universal UK theme park’s “once-in-a-generation investment” to transform the borough. It’s part of a local visitor...
Universal United Kingdom: Tourism strategy in development to make the most of 'once-in-a-generation investment' for Bedford
A tourism strategy is being developed to make the most of the Universal UK theme park’s “once-in-a-generation investment” to transform the borough.
Photo of Great Denham triple murder victims released as international manhunt continues
Police have released images of a mother and two daughters killed in Bedford Borough as an international manhunt continues for the suspect. Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as...
150 years of Bedford’s brewing heritage on display at The Higgins
As we raise a glass to 150 years of Wells & Co's brewing history in Bedford, a new display at the Higgins Bedford tells the story of one of the town's most enduring family businesses...
Bedford River Festival: Here are the road closures if you're coming by car
If you don’t have the luxury of just popping along to the river festival on foot, here’s the lowdown for anyone coming by car.
Police release CCTV image of man wanted on suspicion of triple murder in Bedford
Police have released a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with the deaths of three people at a property in Bedford.
Universal Studios Bedford: Road to close for 10 WEEKS as construction continues
As work continues on the newly-named Universal United Kingdom Resort, there’s a new road closure to look out for.
Police release images of Great Denham triple murder suspect
Bedfordshire Police are hunting a Bedford man believed to have fled to Zimbabwe after a mother and her two children were found dead in Great Denham. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma...
Roads in two villages north of Bedford to close for Anglian Water repairs
Two roads will temporarily close in Pavenham and Harrold so Anglian Water can carry out work.
Opinion: I won’t sit back and accept bigotry as the new norm; so why should Ofcom?
After GB News allowed another segment to air that included unfounded tropes against LGBT+ people, Bedford Independent's Sport Editor, Tom Carr asks why the authorities won't act...
Bedford Blues begin new Champ Rugby campaign at champions Worcester
Bedford Blues have learnt of their first opponents for 2026/27, as they look to go one better than last season's Champ Rugby final defeat to Worcester Warriors on the last day of May...
If you love seeing Bedfordshire's Wrest Park on our TV screens, you're in luck
As the country estate in Silsoe is hosting free film tours where you can find out more about what’s been filmed there.
£70m investment in Bedford’s Eagle Brewery wins Spanish business award
The owners of Bedford's Eagle Brewery have won the Eduardo Barrachina Golden Award 2026 after a £70 million investment boosted local jobs and modernised the facility...
Bedford School’s “outstanding” International Baccalaureate results smash global average
Bedford School's headmaster has described the results of its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme cohort as "outstanding". Of the ten pupils who completed the...