Bedford News

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

• Bedford rail users warned of RMT strike action affecting services throughout August

  Members of the RMT union have announced that they will strike on three Saturdays in August, directly affecting anyone travelling on East Midlands Railway (EMR) services between...

• Bedford’s young athletes win medals at England Age Group Championships

  Bedford International Athletics Stadium was once again the host of a national competition as Bedford & County athletes won medals of all colours on another jam-packed weekend of athletics...

• Police seek four suspects who assaulted and forced Bedford man home to steal cash

  Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal after a man was assaulted on Mill Street in Bedford, grabbed by the neck, and marched to his home where suspects stole a large sum of money...

• Bedford Borough rolls out electric vehicle charging to rural villages and suburbs

  Electric vehicle charging points are coming to streets without off-street parking across Bedford, Kempston, and surrounding villages as part of a major new rollout for Bedford Borough...

• Political row erupts over Mayes Yard site £1 transfer, but Mayor says developer will fund regeneration

  Bedford Borough Council faces opposition after agreeing to transfer the former Debenhams site for £1, though Mayor Tom Wootton insists developer City Heart will fund the regeneration...

• Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford partially blocked as tree branch falls onto car

  Shaftesbury Avenue, running alongside Russell Park in Bedford, is partially blocked this afternoon after a large branch fell onto a parked car. No injuries have been reported...

• Stephenson wins on boxing return after 19-month injury layoff

  Michael Stephenson is now eyeing a Commonwealth title after a 19-month injury layoff, returning to action with a win in Northampton as he looks to reignite a promising career in the ring...

• Summer in Bedford: making a splash at Box End Park

  If you're looking for a family-friendly summer holiday activity that combines fresh air, beautiful countryside and plenty of opportunities to get soaked, then Box End Park should...

• Queen’s Park Westfield win local derby to stay in control of Beds League title race

  Queen's Park Westfield won the battle of the Bedford clubs on Sunday (26 July) as they beat Bedford CC by five wickets at The Bury to remain top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League...

• Complaint against Bedford mayor’s East West Rail declarations dismissed

  Bedford Borough's monitoring officer has dismissed a formal complaint against Mayor Tom Wootton regarding his East West Rail declarations, concluding no failure occurred...