Bedford News

Bedford’s most popular newspaper, the Bedford Independent, is proud to provide up-to-date Bedford Borough news for Harpur Radio listeners…

• What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 March 2026

  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...

• Sue Ryder benefits from generous year of fundraising at Bedfordshire Golf Club

  More than £25,000 has been raised for palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder thanks to the dedication of a golf club captain who pledged a year-long commitment to support the cause...

• Tom Grennan backs social media ban for under-16s ahead of Bedford homecoming gig

  Ahead of his Bedford Park show, Tom Grennan tells the Bedford Independent why he believes under-16s should be banned from social media. Speaking to the Bedford Independent ahead of his...

• Monthly column: Hope over hate, a lesson for Bedford

  Last week, we witnessed something historic in British politics. In the Gorton and Denton by-election, a seat held by Labour for almost a century, the Green Party won with 41% of the vote... 

• Allen brace not enough as Real Bedford draw against Needham Market

  Real Bedford blew a two goal lead at home to Needham Market on Tuesday night (3 March), conceding an 86th minute equaliser to draw 2-2 in Southern League Premier Central. The Pirates...

• Fire authority backs voluntary redundancy scheme amid efficiency savings drive

  Bedfordshire’s fire authority executive has backed a voluntary redundancy scheme amid a “significant efficiency saving challenge”. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s Executive Committee...

• St Patrick’s Day: a celebration of Irish community, culture and craic

  Bedford town centre will once again come alive with Irish culture, music and community spirit, as Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO), in partnership with Bedford’s...

• Polhill floodlit 3G pitch plans face renewed backlash from neighbours

  A resident has launched a blistering attack on the University of Bedfordshire’s proposed 3G pitch at Polhill, accusing it of “arrogance” and branding its revised plans “insulting.”...

• Monthly column: Time for a change in Bedford Borough Council’s democracy

  Bedford Borough Labour Group has set up a petition to give local people a say on how their Council is run. We believe the time has come for a referendum on the system of Governance and...

• Bedford Hockey Ladies secure National League return after Cambridge City thrashing

  After a tough 2024-25 season saw relegation, Bedford’s women are returning to National League, having dominated the Premier Division in 2025-26. With three matches still to play...

• Villagers object to Willington planning application

  An outline application for up to 36 new homes in Willington has prompted objections from residents who say the scheme conflicts with the village’s neighbourhood plan...

• Everyday Heroes 2025 nominations extended as BRASS named charity partner

  Nominations for Bedford’s Everyday Heroes Awards are extended to 8 March, as organisers announce BRASS as this year’s charity partner in tribute to Brian Cunningham...