At its heart, We Are Bedford has stayed true to one clear purpose: giving local people a useful, reliable place to talk to each other... #Bedford #BedfordNews #WeAreBedford #Community

In its own budget papers, it says it expects to claim back £600,000 from the local NHS for children in care in 2026/27, on top of the £500,000 it already planned to recover in 2025/26... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Budget #HealthCare #Finances

"We are happy to report that we have had a major win-win situation arise with the University of Birmingham...", the latest column from BedsGOVET... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Environment #RiverGreatOuse #WaterQuality #Column

A man has been arrested, but police are appealing for witnesses to come forward... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Appeal #Assault

Alfie said he hopes to make it easier for people in the village to shop locally... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Farming #Turvey #Christmas #Fayre #LocalProduce

Officers were called to multiple incidents on Friday... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Thefts #Arrest #Bedfordshire #BedfordshireNews

Illaria Knibb secured silver in the Barebow category and is now looking ahead to the European Games in 2026… #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport

The applicant, Bell’s Motor Group, wanted to use the building and car park on Barker’s Lane for storing cars, pre-delivery checks, photography, valeting, and a small car wash area, along with minor alterations to the building... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning

Oscar Tonge's only goal was enough to see Anstey Nomads through to the 3rd round of the FA Trophy for the first time ever... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #BedfordTown #FATrophy

Ben Stevens' second half equaliser was not enough as Real Bedford fell to the lottery of penalties in Worcestershire... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #RealBedford #FATrophy

Will Maisey scored 15 points as Bedford Blues secured a fifth straight Champ Rugby victory with a brutal triumph over Caldy... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #BedfordBlues

14 November 2025: Duck to the future, Commissioner chaos, Vintage embarrassment, and Harrold hero. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #PCC #Harrold #Cat #Wine #RiverTours #Duck

The meeting earlier this month (6 November) brought together residents, councillors and East West Rail (EWR) representatives, but ended with frustration over what attendees described as unclear communication and unanswered questions... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Transport #Rail #EWR

Inspections revealed that key structural elements, particularly the timber arches, had deteriorated to a point where they could no longer be safely repaired... #Bedford #BedfordNews #QueenBridge #Safety

Council planning officers had recommended the outline application... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning #Wixams #Housing

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club has introduced a range of new partnership models, with Bedford Independent committing to the 2026 season... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #BedfordshireCCC #NationalCounties

"Speaking to them is a vital part of our ongoing efforts to bring outstanding suspects to justice..." #Bedford #BedfordNews #Wanted #Policing #Crime

The government’s decision to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners in 2028 has raised concerns in Bedfordshire, where three separate local authorities may now have to share responsibility for holding Bedfordshire Police to account... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Policing #PCC

Monthly column: "There is no doubt that it has been a tough time for businesses over the last few years..." Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson launches an Independent Business of the Year competition.. #Bedford #BedfordNews #Columns #IndependentBusiness #Competition

Charges would rise across adult social care, children’s services, bereavement, legal services, parks and leisure... #Bedford #BedfordNews #CouncilServices #SocialCare #Finances

Plans suggest the role will be replaced either by an elected mayor, where one already exists, or by a new policing committee led by the local council leader... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Policing #PoliceAndCrimeComissioner #PCC

Congratulations to Charmain - our latest #BoughtInBedford winner! By sharing photos of her local purchases and tagging #BoughtInBedford on Instagram, Charmain has bagged herself a £50 voucher. Read more and find out how you could be in it to win it... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BoughtInBedford

The wait is over! Our essential guide to Christmas in Bedford is out today, and you can read it online now. Printed copies will be delivered from Monday and will be available to pick up from all your favourite Bedford indies. Only 42 sleeps to go... #Bedford #BoughtInBedford #BedfordNews

It’s beginning to look a lot like… Bought in Bedford Christmas 2025! From local shopping, great places to eat & drink and what's on, we’re shining a star on the independent businesses that make Christmas in Bedford so special. Read it online: issuu.com/bedfordclang... #BoughtInBedford #ShopLocal

The council was responding to the latest Department for Education (DfE) figures... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Schools #Abscence

There's a new registration process too... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Cycling #TownCentre

The NSPCC says the true number of offences is likely to be far higher, as many cases of online abuse happen in private spaces that are difficult to monitor or detect... #Bedford #BedfordNews #SexualAbuse #Grooming #OnlineSafety #NSPCC

Just a short gallop from Bedford, Huntingdon Races is a day out for all occasions and a hidden gem in the world of horse racing… #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport

Happy What's On Wednesday! As ever, we've got the best of the Borough's live music, theatre, comedy, film, walks, talks, art, culture and more. Kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford #Bedford #BedfordNews #WhatsOnBedford

Advertising feature: Whether it’s adding architectural features or incorporating planting that brings the garden to life, external improvements can boost both the enjoyment and value of your home... #Bedford #BedfordNews #HomeImprovements #DunsterHouse #HomeOffice #GardenOffice

A Huntingdonshire document on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) suggests that several Bedfordshire communities could be absorbed into a new authority based in Cambridgeshire... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Politics #Bedfordshire #BedfordshireNews

Tyrone Marsh remains towards the top of the National League North's goalscoring charts after a second half brace helped Bedford Town back to winning ways...

Locals say the land is the only public green space in the ward and is used for football, a skatepark, a basketball court and an outdoor gym. It also borders Elstow Brook, which they say is home to wildlife... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning #GreenSpace #Petition

New studies have shown that just one in three children chooses to read for pleasure... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Schoolreaders #Literacy #School #Education

Monthly column: "From past conflicts to modern missions, our veterans embody courage, resilience, and service to others. But remembrance must mean more than ceremonies and gestures..." The latest from Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Column #Remembrance

☃️ We cannot wait to share with you our festive guide to Christmas in Bedford this year... just two more sleeps ❄️ #BoughtInBedford #ShopLocal #BedfordIndies #BedfordNews #Bedford #IndependentBusinesses #Christmas #ChristmasShopping

The objection has questioned why neighbours had not received more precise details before the plan was submitted... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning #CareHome

Cambridge University are next up for Bedford Hockey Club Men's 1st XI after defeating another Cambridge side on Saturday with 16-year old, Freddie Bowis named man of the match... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #Hockey

Historians have so far found 14 players lost their lives in WW1 and 19 lost their lives in WW2... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Remembrance #ArmisticeDay #Rugby #WW1 #WW2

The proposal is for 10 new homes in Oakley... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning

Bedford Friends of Al Walaja are hosting the group on Friday, 28 November... #Bedford #BedfordNews

Bedford Borough Council followed national procurement rules when sourcing solar panels, but did not carry out any independent checks to verify supply chains, despite well-documented forced labour risks in parts of the global solar industry... #Bedford #BedfordNews #SolarPanels

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article... #Bedford #BedfordNews #KnifeCrime #Assault #Policing

The Old Scouts had a man sent off in the 4th minute, leaving the Ath to beat the league leaders at Putnoe Woods… #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #BedfordAth #Rugby

A planning application has been submitted to convert an Edwardian semi-detached house into four flats... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning

November's Great Bedfordian is Bedford-based music PR, Louise Harris. Taking a couple of minutes off from her busy schedule, Louise has answered our burning questions... #Bedford #BedfordNews #GreatBedfordian

🎅We are feeling festive as the finishing touches are being made to Bought In Bedford Christmas 2025 before heading to White Hart Press. ☃️ 🎁Watch this space for a sneak peek to read it online before the printed copies hit the streets.🎄 #BoughtInBedford #ShopLocal #ChristmasShopping #BedfordIndies

Merthyr Town continue to mount an unlikely play-off challenge as Bedford Town's late comeback was not enough to thwart them at The Eyrie... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #BedfordTown #NationalLeague #MerthyrTown

There were few fireworks at the RAG, but Bedford Blues won't care as they brought home another five points from the capital... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #BedfordBlues #ChampRugby #LondonScottish

United sacrifice, Normal for Norfolk and Vinyl values. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all… #Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #Remembrance #PoppyAppeal #Norfolk #IvorBraka #Vinyl #RecordShops