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Tyrone Marsh remains towards the top of the National League North's goalscoring charts after a second half brace helped Bedford Town back to winning ways...
Marsh double helps Bedford Town to convincing Buxton win - Bedford Independent
Tyrone Marsh's 14th and 15th league goals of the season helped Bedford Town to a 3-0 victory over Buxton on Tuesday night...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Locals say the land is the only public green space in the ward and is used for football, a skatepark, a basketball court and an outdoor gym. It also borders Elstow Brook, which they say is home to wildlife...

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Petition launched to save Moore Lane green space - Bedford Independent
A petition has been launched opposing plans to build new homes on the Moor Lane green space in Bedford’s  Cauldwell Ward. The petition...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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New studies have shown that just one in three children chooses to read for pleasure...

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Bedford literacy charity pledges 1.5 million reading sessions to inspire a nation of readers - Bedford Independent
Bedford-based charity Schoolreaders pledges to deliver 1.5 million one-to-one reading sessions during the National Year of Reading 2026...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Monthly column: "From past conflicts to modern missions, our veterans embody courage, resilience, and service to others. But remembrance must mean more than ceremonies and gestures..." The latest from Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin...

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Monthly column: Action, not just words. Delivering for Bedford and Kempston’s veterans - Bedford Independent
Each year, as Remembrance approaches, the people of Bedford and Kempston pause to honour those who have served and sacrificed...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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☃️ We cannot wait to share with you our festive guide to Christmas in Bedford this year... just two more sleeps ❄️

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November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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The objection has questioned why neighbours had not received more precise details before the plan was submitted...

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Resident raises safety and consultation concerns over proposed Kempston children’s home - Bedford Independent
A “local resident” has formally objected to plans to convert a house in Kempston into a children’s care home, arguing that neighbours...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Cambridge University are next up for Bedford Hockey Club Men's 1st XI after defeating another Cambridge side on Saturday with 16-year old, Freddie Bowis named man of the match...

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Lever and Evans braces secure convincing victory for young Bedford 1st XI against Cambridge - Bedford Independent
Bedford Hockey Club’s Men’s 1st XI continued their winning run at the weekend, with a 4-1 victory away to Cambridge South...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Historians have so far found 14 players lost their lives in WW1 and 19 lost their lives in WW2...

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Watching over every match: The trees that may honour the Blues’ fallen heroes - Bedford Independent
As Bedford marks Armistice Day, Blues historians Tim Jones and Geoff Read reveal the hidden stories behind trees at Goldington Road...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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The proposal is for 10 new homes in Oakley...

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Further plans submitted for development of 10 homes in Oakley - Bedford Independent
A development of ten new homes in Oakley has taken a step forward after more detailed plans have been submitted to the council...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Bedford Friends of Al Walaja are hosting the group on Friday, 28 November...

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Bedford group to host Palestinian children as part of national tour - Bedford Independent
A group of Palestinians, including two 14-year-old boys, will be visiting Bedford at the end of this month as guests of Bedford Friends of...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Bedford Borough Council followed national procurement rules when sourcing solar panels, but did not carry out any independent checks to verify supply chains, despite well-documented forced labour risks in parts of the global solar industry...

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National procurement rules followed says council amid solar panel supply chain controversy - Bedford Independent
Bedford Borough Council followed national procurement rules when sourcing solar panels for its renewable energy projects...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article...

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Man charged after attempted 'knife assault' in Bedford - Bedford Independent
A man in his 20s has been charged after police recovered a large knife and responded to reports of an attempted assault in Park Road West...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Old Scouts had a man sent off in the 4th minute, leaving the Ath to beat the league leaders at Putnoe Woods…

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Bedford Ath beat 14-man Northampton Old Scouts to resume winning ways - Bedford Independent
Bedford Athletic returned to winning ways at home with a 36-28 victory over Northampton Old Scouts at Putnoe Woods...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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A planning application has been submitted to convert an Edwardian semi-detached house into four flats...

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New flats planned for Grafton Road - Bedford Independent
A Bedford Edwardian semi-detached house could become four one-bedroom flats if plans are approved – despite offering no on-site...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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November's Great Bedfordian is Bedford-based music PR, Louise Harris. Taking a couple of minutes off from her busy schedule, Louise has answered our burning questions...

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Great Bedfordian: Louise Harris - Bedford Independent
Louise Harris is a Bedford-born music publicist with over 25 years in the industry. Based here, she is best known locally for...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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🎅We are feeling festive as the finishing touches are being made to Bought In Bedford Christmas 2025 before heading to White Hart Press. ☃️
🎁Watch this space for a sneak peek to read it online before the printed copies hit the streets.🎄
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November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Merthyr Town continue to mount an unlikely play-off challenge as Bedford Town's late comeback was not enough to thwart them at The Eyrie...

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Eagles fall on the wrong side of seven goal Merthyr thriller - Bedford Independent
Bedford Town were unable to battle back for a dramatic draw, falling to a 4-3 home win against Merthyr Town in National League North...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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There were few fireworks at the RAG, but Bedford Blues won't care as they brought home another five points from the capital...

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Bedford Blues score fourth straight win with scrappy victory over London Scottish - Bedford Independent
Bedford Blues secured a fourth straight Champ Rugby win on Friday night, picking up maximum points with a 26-7 victory over London Scottish...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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United sacrifice, Normal for Norfolk and Vinyl values. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

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Bedford Ian writes... - Bedford Independent
Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Supportive comments describe the site as a valued local facility and note that recent improvements and community access have been praised...

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Keysoe equestrian centre submits retrospective planning permission for all-weather surface - Bedford Independent
A retrospective planning application for an all-weather surface at College Farm Equestrian Centre in Keysoe has prompted mixed...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Since May 2025, Bedfordshire Police has logged 24 separate incidents relating to street racing on the A6...

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Bedfordshire Police to target A6 street racing after complaints from locals - Bedford Independent
Bedfordshire Police has written to Bedford Borough Council following a petition by local people concerned about dangerous driving...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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The House of Industry Estate supports residents facing hardship, poverty or distress, and holds more than £500,000 in reserves for charitable purposes...

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House of Industry trustees approve funding deal for Citizens Advice and support for Bedford Credit Union - Bedford Independent
Bedford’s House of Industry Estate trustees have agreed a three-year funding deal worth more than £262,000 for Citizens Advice Bedford...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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The Ukulibrary, a new free ukulele borrowing scheme, launches on Saturday, 29 November at 2pm at Bedford Central Library, Harpur Square...

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Bedford children invited to pick up a ukulele and play with new Ukulibrary lending scheme - Bedford Independent
Bedford Music Service and Bedford Central Library are launching the Ukulibrary – a fun, free way for local children to borrow a ukulele...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Monthly column: "For generations, we in Britain have benefited from living in a society where the police operate independently rather than under political instruction..." writes PCC John Tizard in his latest column...

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Monthly column: There is no place for political control of operational policing - Bedford Independent
One of the hallmarks that separates truly democratic states from authoritarian regimes is the independence of their institutions...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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A new policy will give councillors formal access to the same well-being services as council staff, including confidential counselling...

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Borough councillors to receive same well-being services as council staff after rise in pressure and abuse - Bedford Independent
Bedford borough councillors have backed a new Member Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy, saying the growing pressures...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM