@bedfordindependent.co.ukVillagers in Upper Caldecote have petitioned Central Bedfordshire Council for a controlled crossing on Hitchin Road, citing peak traffic of 230 vehicles in 15 minutes near the local school...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukCommunity policing superintendent Tom Stean reflects on his 22-year career, from 19-year-old recruit to leading major crime teams, ahead of Saturday's Careers Fair at Wixams Academy...
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@soulsource.bsky.socialSource Event Guide [Featured]: Bedford Soul - Sat 10 Oct - www.soul-source.co.uk/events/event... #northernsoul #bedford #soulsource
@uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.socialRoadworks report for #Bedford, Fri 9 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Greyfriars, Hassett Street, Newport Road, Bedford Road, Manor Road, Alexandra Place, Bliss Avenue, Bourne End Lane, Church Street, High Street, Main Road, Marston Road
@bedfordindependent.co.uk"Fifty pounds may sound modest. At the right moment, it can help someone get through a difficult week with dignity." Read this month's charity column by Saqhib Ali, Chair of Madad UK, in the comments...
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@uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.socialPlanned road closures starting tomorrow in #Bedford, Fri 9 Oct, 2026:
Midland Road, until 15 Oct
River Street, until 15 Oct
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA 24-year-old serving member of the Royal Navy from Clapham has appeared in court, charged with preparing to spy for Russia under the National Security Act...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedfordshire Police is backing a new website allowing survivors of child sexual abuse to request reviews of previously closed cases under Operation Beaconport. Find out how the four-stage reinvestigation process works...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukCentral Bedfordshire Council will see 90% of its Β£40m SEND deficit written off after the government approved its local reform plan. The debt relief frees up millions for frontline services...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukThe jumps season officially returns this weekend, but Huntingdon were ahead of the game on Tuesday (6 October) with a six-race card...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukReview: Tom Grennan played two packed shows at Esquires this week, and as our reviewer Jess says, "You can take the boy out of Bedford, but you wonβt ever take Bedford out of the boy"...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukAs the Bedford Repair Cafe celebrates its 10th birthday, its volunteers are also celebrating scooping a BBC Three Counties Make a Difference award for their environmental impact...
@cidermike.bsky.socialHow dβyou like them apples? Bromham Apple Day returns to Bromham Mill this October www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/how-dyou-lik...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukCounter-terrorism police have charged a 24-year-old serving member of the Royal Navy from Bedfordshire with offences under the National Security Act. He is due in court today...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA Bletsoe family marking 10 years since the loss of a much-loved mum helped raise Β£50,000 for Sue Ryder's St Johnβs Hospice at the weekend. Nearly 300 walkers took part in the annual Starlight Hike at Everard Meadow...
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@uk-roadsworks-news.bsky.socialRoadworks report for #Bedford, Thu 8 Oct, 2026:
CLOSED: Greyfriars, Hassett Street, Newport Road, Bedford Road, Manor Road, Alexandra Place, Bliss Avenue, High Street, Main Road, Marston Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Ibbett Close, Newstead Way