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Bedford Borough’s elected mayor, Tom Wootton, has brought in local government specialist Theresa Grant OBE to help review the council’s finances, as pressure mounts...

Drivers are being told to avoid the A603 road traffic collision earlier today (Friday).

Competitive rugby union returns to Goldington Road this Saturday as Bedford Blues host last season's Championship runners-up, Cornish Pirates with Mike Rayer's side looking...

Night closures are due to begin at the Embankment from next Thursday, April 3.

Bedfordshire’s fire chief said a failure of the fire service’s command and control system led to response times being “marginally slower”.

The Bedford Independent was amongst the publications represented at a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday) in recognition of the importance of regional media. The event, hosted by King Charles and...

Bedford Borough Council has thanked all the volunteers - on land and on the river - who took part in the 2025 Rivercare Clean Up. The 168 volunteers gave up their Saturday morning on...

Press regulation exists to protect both the public and journalists. In an age of misinformation and mistrust, it acts like a kite mark, signalling a commitment to ethical standards, transparency...

“Our values must be more than just a Facebook post,” members were told, as Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting two overseas banks from its investment list — potentially losing up to £30,000 in interest.

Five fly-tippers have been hit in the pocket after being prosecuted by Bedford Borough Council.

A man from Luton is nearly £1,700 out of pocket after he was caught fly-tipping a sofa in another Bedfordshire town.

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 theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...