@bedfordindependent.co.ukGroundwork East is offering adults in Bedford the chance to build their confidence and employability through an eight-week Green Skills course at Jubilee Park. The programme combines conservation work with mental health support..
@bedfordindependent.co.ukDrivers in the East of England have recorded the highest regional percentage in the UK for deliberately ignoring roadwork closures to skip queues...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedfordshire recorded nearly 10,000 butterfly sightings this summer, but Butterfly Conservation warns extreme drought could trigger a severe population crash in 2027...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukCastle Newnham School in Bedford is helping Year 11 pupils tackle exam stress and avoid burnout with a dedicated wellbeing and resilience conference, featuring returning alumni and practical support for local parents...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA former Bedfordshire Police officer is appearing in court today, charged with rape, sexual assault and making threats to kill. Andy Southam, 53, left the force in 2025...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukA Ravensden family farm has lost 30% of its wheat yield after a scorching summer, prompting a shift towards modern soil science to build future resilience...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford Borough Council is increasing parking enforcement in Putnoe this weekend after reports of blocked roads during Sunday rugby fixtures. Officers will target irresponsible parking while the council explores long-term solutions...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukReal Bedford have now scored 26 goals in eight league games as their perfect start continued on Tuesday night…
@bedfordindependent.co.ukThe Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford, writes about AI's rapid rise and its profound impact on society, especially children...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukTwo men who subjected a vulnerable Bedford man to violent burglaries and robberies have been sentenced to 13 years in prison. A third man was jailed for 40 months for his role...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukStrict environmental rules have been set for the £6bn Universal Studios project near Bedford, including regular pollution monitoring for Elstow Brook...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA hidden trove of 150 classic cars, boats and tractors discovered across six barns in Bedford Borough is heading to auction without reserve next month...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA volunteer car service transporting local cancer patients from Bedfordshire to Addenbrooke's Hospital is celebrating 20 years on the road. The 37 drivers cover 150,000 miles a year, providing free, comfortable journeys...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukThis year's 48th Bedford Beer & Cider Festival commemorates the anniversary of one of Bedford's sporting heroes - Harold Abrahams.
Read more and find out how you could win free entry to this year's festival...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA junior rower from Star Club Rowing rescued a bride's lost wedding veil after it blew into the River Great Ouse during a photo shoot on the Bedford Embankment...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford Girls' School has been ranked second in the world in the 2026 IB-Schools Global Small Cohort League Table. The achievement highlights the hard work of local students and teachers on an international stage...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford bus passengers face delays of over 20 minutes this week as 24-hour roadworks take place on Greyfriars. Grant Palmer urges locals to allow extra travel time and check their app for live updates...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukLee Bircham’s Hemel Hempstead Town must first get past a replay in North London to get to The Eyrie, while Real also face National League South opposition…
@bedfordindependent.co.ukThe latest environment column from BedsGOVET, "We really cannot wait forever – our waterways are the lifeblood of our country.."
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