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Bedford Independent

Monthly column: Eight bus services in Bedford Borough have been cut since 2022

Buses are by far the most used form of public transport in the country, but the Conservative deregulated bus system has led to thousands of vital services being axed across the country, failing communities...

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Change of venue for East West Rail drop-in event ahead of statutory consultation

Details of proposed design will be shared when consultation begins

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Bedford footie fan sheds FIVE stone thanks to MAN V FAT football weight loss scheme

He’s also completed a sprint triathlon and Three Peaks Challenge

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Drug dealers convicted after student officers uncover Bedford cannabis factories

They found a man hiding in the van

Bedford Today News

Raise a cuppa for charity this National Tea Day

As the most British day of the year approaches, tea lovers across the nation are gearing up to celebrate National Tea Day on April 21st in a truly charitable way.

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Almost a dozen repeat knife offenders in Bedfordshire spared jail

A charity said victims are left “feeling like they haven't received the justice they deserve”

Bedford Independent

Communities asked to get walking to end stalking

In support of National Stalking Awareness Week, Bedford Borough Council is organising a community walk along the River Great Ouse to raise awareness about stalking and provide people with...

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Use your skills to help others as Central Beds Council calls for people to set up a Library of Things and repair shop

Borrow, use, return, repeat

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Bedford special school Grange Academy overcrowded during last academic year

It was over capacity in the 2022-23 school year and all 138 available places were filled

Bedford Today News

Overturned tractor causes two miles of congestion at A1 near Roxton

Although it's been removed, there’s still huge delays ahead

Bedford Today News

Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to following assault in Wixams

Officers think he might have vital information

Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire Police probationary PC found guilty of sexual assault

A probationary PC with Bedfordshire Police has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out in Bedford. PC James Barrett-Barnett was found guilty of assault by penetration and a further two...

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Probationary police officer sexually assaulting woman after a night out in Bedford

He’ll be sentenced next month

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Bedford council organises walk to tackle stalking in the area

Have you been a victim of stalking?

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Universal Studios theme park plan could create up to 10,000 jobs for Bedfordshire

It could also generate up to 5,000 construction jobs

Bedford Today News

What do you think about transport in Central Bedfordshire? It’s time to have your say

The survey runs till June

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Bedford council needs millions of pounds to help every young homeless applicant

488 young people presented themselves as homeless to the council in 2022-23

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Waitrose urgently recalls these olives after glass is found, Bedford shoppers told

Stores are pulling the product

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Universal UK Project: 'Overwhelming' support for Bedford theme park plan say company bosses

Decision anticipated by the end of the year

Bedford Independent

Letters: “As a reformed misogynist I’m backing Pinder”

Having operated two successful businesses in Bedford for over 50 years I have a confession to make.  For much of my working life, I was a subconscious misogynist.  By this I mean I was not intentionally...