Real Bedford's Josh Allen has scored ten goals in his last five games...
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Another Allen double helps Real Bedford to Royston Town triumph - Bedford Independent
Josh Allen's excellent form in front of goal continued, as his brace helped Real Bedford battle to a 2-0 victory against Royston Town...
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October 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Eagles shot stopper, Ashmore was once again front and centre as Bedford Town secured an excellent point at in-form Radcliffe...
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Bedford Town earn away point after Radcliffe stalemate - Bedford Independent
Bedford Town secured back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this season after battling to a 0-0 stalemate at Radcliffe...
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October 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Bedford Blues scored six tries in an excellent fightback against a dangerous Hartpury side on Ladies Day at Goldington Road...
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Bedford Blues fight back to find the winning formula against Hartpury - Bedford Independent
Bedford Blues secured their first win of the Champ Rugby season as they fought back to defeat Hartpury 38-30 at Goldington Road...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Water palaver, Empty trail, No excuse, and 90s revival? Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Bedford Ian writes... - Bedford Independent
Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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October 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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The politically independent report warns that many councils remain at risk of financial collapse despite recent reforms...
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Bedford Borough “no exception” as new report finds councils across England “on their knees” - Bedford Independent
A new Institute for Government report warns local councils face a “perpetual crisis” without major funding reform. Bedford Borough Council...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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The Post Office reopened on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, at Clapham Discount Food & Wine...
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Clapham Post Office reopens at new location with longer opening hours - Bedford Independent
Clapham’s Post Office has reopened at 76 High Street, offering 60 hours of service each week, almost 20 more than before...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Monthly column: The past two months have seen our charity BedsGOVET moving forward with new partnerships with both the Environment Agency and Bedford Borough Council...
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Monthly column: BedsGOVET forms new partnerships for ongoing success - Bedford Independent
The past two months have seen our charity BedsGOVET moving forward with new partnerships with both the Environment Agency...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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OPINION: Examples of football matches getting abandoned for alleged incidents of racism are more common than ever in 2025, so the Bedford Independent Sports Editor, Tom Carr asks "Why? And how do we fix it?"...
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Opinion: The growing problem of racism in football. Why is it happening and what do we do to fix it? - Bedford Independent
Examples of football matches getting abandoned for alleged incidents of racism are more common than ever in 2025...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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The landlord of the former Beales building in Bedford town centre has said it needs to confirm the situation with the current tenant before the clean-up can commence...
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Beales building landlord confirms clean-up in the pipeline - Bedford Independent
The landlord of the former Beales building on Silver Street and Harpur Square has confirmed that it will be improving the exterior...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Held at Robinson Pools & Fitness and Bedford Park, this year’s competition attracted 204 children — the highest number in the event’s 19-year history...
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Over 200 young athletes take part in Bedford’s biggest ever Junior Aquathlon - Bedford Independent
The 2025 Bedford Junior Aquathlon saw a record 204 young athletes take part at Robinson Pools & Fitness and Bedford Park...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The partnerships are fully funded through the DWP or built on existing partnerships at no additional cost to Bedford taxpayers...
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Bedford joins £2.4m jobs scheme and signs new civic agreement with university - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council has joined a £2.4m DWP programme to help residents into work and signed a new civic agreement with...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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The proposed courts would be open to the public on a “pay and play” basis as well as being used by pupils, making them both a school and community resource...
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Padel4all partners with local school to bring padel tennis to town - Bedford Independent
Bedford could soon be home to its first covered padel tennis courts under new plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council. Padel4all...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Cllr Nicola Gribble (Independent, Renhold and Ravensden), portfolio holder for environment, said that repair was not an option, as the bridge had “reached the end of its useful life”...
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New year could see new Queens Bridge but no temporary crossing in the meantime - Bedford Independent
A replacement for the Queens Bridge could be underway in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary...
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October 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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External debt rose from £88.4 million in 2023/24 to £129.95 million by 31 March 2025...
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Bedford Borough Council breached four of its own Treasury Indicators as debt hit £130million - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council’s borrowing peaked at £130 million last year, breaching four of its own Treasury indicators and prompting concerns...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Monthly column: "Back in June, I introduced the Planning (Flooding) Bill to Parliament... the Government objected to it at its Second Reading..."
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Monthly column: Why won’t the Government take forward our common sense steps to tackle flooding? - Bedford Independent
Why won’t the Government take forward our common-sense steps to tackle flooding? That’s the question I’m asking this Flood Action Week...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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“Like all towns and cities, Bedford is going through a period of change. We see that as a huge opportunity to inject fresh ideas and investment into a site that has provided many memories for local residents over the years..."
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Revival hopes as Aspects Leisure Park sold to award-winning developer - Bedford Independent
Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford has been sold to award-winning developer EDG Property, raising hopes of a long-awaited revival...
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October 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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épanoui on Mill Street is celebrating 10 years in business today.
To mark this milestone, we take a look back at the last decade with owner, Hannah, and forward to the next exciting chapter in the business's creative journey...
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To mark this milestone, we take a look back at the last decade with owner, Hannah, and forward to the next exciting chapter in the business's creative journey...
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Happy 10th birthday, épanoui! - Bedford Independent
This month, épanoui is celebrating 10 years on Mill Street, and we caught up with owner and jewellery designer, Hannah, to find...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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The plan, agreed by the council’s executive last night (Wednesday), includes proposals for new charges for green waste collections, reduced grant funding for voluntary groups, and a review of library services...
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£11.5m Bedford Borough Council savings plan includes cuts to staff, voluntary service and libraries - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council has set out plans to save £11.5 million next year as part of a major budget consultation...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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This year's Bedford Music Club festival is a celebration of Black Voices, with something for everyone...
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Black Voices - a celebration of the richness of Black music - Bedford Independent
Bedford Music Club (BMC) is delighted to announce its exciting 2025 festival, taking place against the backdrop of Black History Month...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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The scheme has run in the Allhallows and Lurke Street multi-storey car parks since 2023...
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Council confirms four-hour free parking to pause as Bedford Borough faces financial pressures - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council will pause its four-hour free parking scheme from Sunday, 3 November, to save £150,000 amid financial pressures...
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October 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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At just halfway, 7.1 million tonnes of earth have been moved, 60,000 tonnes of asphalt have been laid, 11 miles of new drainage systems have been installed, and much more...
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Watch: Drone footage of A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet dual carriageway progress as project hits halfway mark - Bedford Independent
The £1 billion A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme has reached its halfway mark, with new drone footage showing major progress...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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This month's Great Bedfordian is head dye-slinger at Boyds Printworks, Jessica Answer.
Born from the creative indie scene in Bedford, Jess has recently collaborated with The Arc to create some iconic pro-Bedford products...
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Born from the creative indie scene in Bedford, Jess has recently collaborated with The Arc to create some iconic pro-Bedford products...
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Great Bedfordian: Jessica Answer - Bedford Independent
This month’s Great Bedfordian is Jessica Answer, owner and head dye-slinger at Boyds Printworks. Born from the local indie creative scene...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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The occasion was marked with a celebration Mass, attended by families, parish representatives and members of the local community....
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Celebration marks opening of new St Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Biddenham - Bedford Independent
A new chapter for Bedford education as St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and Preschool officially opens in Biddenham...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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The activists said they were protesting against sewage discharges, rising bills and the company’s financial management...
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Police called after activists attempt ‘citizen’s arrest’ of Anglian Water CEO - Bedford Independent
Police were called after environmental activists attempted a citizen’s arrest of Anglian Water CEO Mark Thurston during a protest...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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It's What's on Wednesday again, delivering you the best of Bedford's live music, theatre, comedy, film, shopping, art and culture.
Kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford.
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What's on Bedford: 15 - 26 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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October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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