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Teachers at Bedford Greenacre Independent School take strike action over "fire and rehire" claims
Union claims members have been told they will be sacked on Tuesday if they do not accept inferior terms
Councillor allowances cut to help Central Bedfordshire Council save cash
“Many members of the public are struggling at the moment, and we as elected councillors need to share this burden”
One takeaway in Bedford's Ford End Road needs 'major improvement' following food hygiene visit
While two others need ‘some improvement’
Fury as council bans Marston Moretaine tradition of naming roads after fallen war heroes
Parish council says it is "incensed"
The Workers Party MP says there's 'no better' candidate for Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner than Waheed Akbar
Election will be held on May 2
Bird Bros announces “major strategic shift” to improve “hen welfare”
Bird Bros, an egg 'mega farm' in Swineshead, Bedford has announced a multi-million-pound evolution of its business to phase out cage-farming and become a barn egg supplier. The move marks a major...
Beth West will leave East West Rail when interim CEO contract ends
After two years in what was an interim CEO post, Beth West says she'll be leaving East West Rail Co (EWRCo) in May. The Bedford Independent reported in December that the Department for Transport...
Bedford house prices increased in February with owners of terraced houses seeing biggest rise
The average house price was £337,928
Man who caused dangerous explosion in Sharnbrook said he had “good intentions”
He had “developed an obsession with explosives”
Man found guilty at the Old Bailey for Sharnbook explosion
A man who caused an explosion which shook Sharnbrook houses and forced the area to be evacuated has been convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey. Matthew Haydon, 48, suffered serious injuries...
Here are Bedford’s 2024 London Marathon runners
This weekend, while many of us will be enjoying a (hopefully) relaxing spring Sunday (21 April) morning, several Bedfordians will be heading into London for this year's marathon. The 26.2-mile course...
People 'double and triple charged' for green waste collection in Central Bedfordshire
Council introduced a £55 charge in this year’s budget
It's the frying squad: Bedfordshire Police deliver takeaway after nicking driver
Now that’s going above and beyond
Bedfordshire misses target to reduce numbers of people with learning disabilities and autism in mental health hospitals
Charity launches petition to ‘bring this scandal to an end’
Blues look to bounce back against old rivals Coventry in top four clash
The business end of the Championship season really hits hard for Bedford Blues in the coming weeks, and it begins with a tricky trip to the Butts Park Arena to face old rivals, Coventry on Saturday afternoon...
Bedford school girls make a splash with free swimming lessons at Trinity Arts & Leisure
Pupils from Shackleton Primary School, King’s Oak Primary School and Queen’s Park Lower School took part
Two Central Bedfordshire social workers recognised in national BASW’s Amazing Social Worker Awards
Duo thanked for standout contributions to local community
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...
Change of venue for East West Rail drop-in event ahead of statutory consultation
Details of proposed design will be shared when consultation begins
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