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 bedazzled: Watch as northern lights fill Borough skies with colour

  In what was a rare display of nature's beauty, the skies of Bedford Borough were awash with colour last night as a solar storm created a stunning display across the UK and parts of the world not normally...

• Don’t look down: Bedford man abseils down Empire State Building in first for charity

  A Bedford man has braved fog, heights and dodgy street meat to abseil 900 feet down New York City's iconic Empire State Building in the 'Big Rappel' the first charity event of its kind....

• John Tizard says he’ll restore community policing and be a PCC with integrity

  The triumphant Labour candidate John Tizard says his success in becoming the new Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner is down to “his commitment to restore community policing...

• Bedford Borough Mayor pays tribute to cabinet and councillors as he marks a year in office

  Bedford’s mayor said his “fantastic” cabinet members and councillors have made Bedford borough a “can-do” council. Speaking at Bromham Parish Council last night (7 May), mayor Tom Wootton...

• Grab a bargain and raise money for charity at Brewpoint’s first Thriftathon

  Bedford-based brewery, Brewpoint, is turning its Garden Bar into a pop-up thrift shop this month, to raise money for a children's cancer charity. On Saturday, 18 May, the brewery's first-ever Thriftathon will take...

• Monthly column: Poor communication about new pay-to-play tennis courts

  Along with many other Bedford Labour Group Councillors I was shocked to find works have taken place on the well-used tennis courts in my Kempston South Ward without any consultation...carl

• What’s on Bedford: 9 – 19 May 2024

  Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

• Universal says 92% of people gave positive feedback to UK theme park plans

  Universal Destinations and Experiences have said that they met with thousands of people and had 6,000 responses to their survey asking local people about their plans, with 92% in support...

• CPRE has “balanced” view of possible Universal Studios in apparent seal of approval

  The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) in Bedfordshire has said they have a "balanced view" on the proposals that could see a Universal Studios theme park built in Bedford Borough...

• Application for 69 homes in Great Barford

  Great Barford could have up to 69 new homes – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for a new development off the village’s Addingtons...

• The return of Bedford Flea this weekend

  It’s the most wonderful time of the year - yes, Bedford Flea season is back and we cannot wait to see what 2024 has in store for us! The first market of the year is on this Sunday, 12 May with organiser, Laura Holmes...

• Hundreds more Bromham homes if plans are approved

  Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning permission for up to 315 new homes on land south of Northampton Road, Bromham. The plans also include a 64-bed care home...