@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedfordians feeling vulnerable after the early release of prisoners can now access enhanced safeguarding and support, thanks to a £195,000 funding boost for local victim services...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukDecades of local fundraising have funded a major upgrade to the Primrose Unit at Bedford Hospital, increasing capacity and creating a calmer space for patients...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford Town are in the hat for Monday afternoon's fourth qualifying round draw, but face a midweek replay in North London...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford Blues remain bottom of the Champ Rugby table with just one point from their first three games...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukReal Bedford's FA Cup dream is over after an entertaining, but ultimately disappointing game at National League South opposition...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford Borough Council is demanding East West Rail release a full traffic masterplan after raising serious concerns over the new 900-space station car park proposals...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukA Great Ouse Primary pupil has received a bravery award for her extraordinary actions during a train crash near Bedford in June. Avneet freed herself, helped her family, and shielded her toddler sister from the trauma...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukReview: My Girl the River's album ‘Manifest Good Things’ perfectly pushes positivity, says the Clanger's Lloyd Lugsden.
@bedfordindependent.co.ukReview: "Rice Street Fusions brings together Southeast Asian street food and tapas from Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
"If you sign up for free as a member, you get given two dice. Roll a double six, and you win your entire bill for up to 12 people."
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukOpinion: "...the ‘self-upload’ portal has opened the door to all sorts of questionable practices..." Read Tom Carr's latest piece at BedfordIndependent.co.uk...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukBedford physiotherapist Rees Bettell has been highly commended at alumni awards. Alongside his recognition, Rees is advocating for broader mental health training across the wider healthcare profession...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukFrom now until the 1st November, Real Bedford Women are due to travel the length of the UK and about 1,250 miles…
@bedfordindependent.co.ukEast West Rail has reduced the size of its planned Bedford station car park, but it will still demolish homes on Ashburnham Road to clear land for redevelopment. Read the full story on our website...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukAn interim report into the fatal train collision south of Bedford reveals technical faults and missed warnings before the crash. The RAIB continues to investigate the underlying causes of the incident, which left more than 160 injured...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA new solar-powered parcel postbox has been installed on Meadow Road in Wixams, ending eight-mile round trips for local people. Urban&Civic says this is just the start, with town centre and GP surgery plans currently in progress...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukEWR has revealed revised parking plans for Bedford station after locals raised concerns about building heights and traffic. The new design includes a potential GP surgery, though MP Mohammad Yasin warns that congestion issues remain...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukLetters: "I live in Bedford. I run a business here. These issues affect me directly, and what I witness almost daily suggests that the situation is not improving..." Do you agree?
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukThe new store opens its doors on Saturday, and you could win one of two vouchers worth £150 in our exclusive giveaway...
@bedfordindependent.co.ukA Bedford Borough headteacher is urging local professionals who work with children to learn more about supporting children affected by parental imprisonment...
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@bedfordindependent.co.ukHappy What's on Wednesday, Bedford!
As ever, there's plenty to see and do throughout the Borough, from guided walks to exhibitions, markets to live music, and we've got it all here...