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Parade and festivities planned this month for Armed Forces Day

5 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

Bikers will lead a parade down Bedford High Street on Sunday, 29 June, to begin the annual celebrations of Armed Forces Day in the town centre. 150 people will be taking part in the parade, which will begin at De Parys Avenue at 10am and culminate at Harpur Square for the special celebrations to honour serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military charities.
Midland Road to fully reopen to traffic on 11 June

5 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

Motorists and pedestrians rejoice – Midland Road will fully reopen to traffic on Sunday, 11 June, six months after it was partially closed as part of the Town Deal regeneration project. With newly widened pavements, a reduction in the width of the road and the addition of new lighting and street furniture, it’s the first part of the council’s vision for the future of Midland Road.
Bedford charity offers free training to help parents support teenagers' mental health

5 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe

A charity in Bedford is offering parents free online training to help them feel more confident in supporting their teenager’s mental health and wellbeing. The training, offered by Bedford Giving, is also open to volunteers, coaches or anyone who works in providing youth activities.
Why press regulation matters: Corrections, clarifications and transparency — what happens when we get it wrong? - Bedford Independent

6 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

Even the most responsible newsrooms make mistakes. Facts change, people miscommunicate, and sometimes information available at the time turns out to be incomplete or inaccurate. But what matters just as much as getting it right is what happens when we don’t. Accountability is crucial in journalism, and effective press regulation supports this goal. But what is the process when a correction or clarification is needed? Trust in journalism hinges on accuracy.
Clapham campaign grows to keep Post Office in dedicated building

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

A community campaign has been launched to oppose plans to relocate Clapham’s historic High Street Post Office into a nearby convenience store, with Bedford mayor Tom Wootton and councillors backing residents’ concerns. The Post Office is currently consulting on proposals to move the branch into Clapham Discount Food & Wine on the High Street, following the resignation of the current postmaster.
The importance of context: Why responsible newsrooms don't always publish every detail

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

In a fast-paced news cycle, it’s easy to assume that the more information a story contains, the better. But responsible journalism isn’t about publishing everything. It’s about publishing what matters, what’s accurate, and what serves the public interest. That means context matters. And sometimes, so does restraint.
Great Barford set for modern GP practice as £3.4m plans approved

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

Plans to build a new £3.4million GP surgery in Great Barford have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s executive. The proposed development would see the former Great Barford Lower School on Silver Street demolished to make way for a larger modern surgery, directly opposite the village’s existing practice. The new facility will include car parking and aims to meet the needs of both current and future residents. The total cost of the scheme is expected to be £3,427,647.
Bedford leads county in knife drop-off numbers during national anti-violence campaign

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

More than 3,500 knives have been taken off the streets of Bedfordshire in what police say is the county’s most successful weapon surrender in over five years. A total of 3,577 knives and 23 other weapons were recovered from 11 weapons bins across the county as part of the latest phase of ‘Just Drop It’, the county-wide anti-knife crime campaign. 1,495 knives were recovered in Bedford alone.
Modern GP surgery coming to Wootton thanks to NHS investment

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

A new GP surgery is set to be built in Wootton as part of a £17 million investment in local healthcare across Bedford Borough. The announcement follows a meeting between Bedford’s mayor, Tom Wootton, local councillor John Wheeler, and NHS representatives, confirming that the new surgery will be constructed on council-owned land near the roundabout opposite Rumble’s Chip Shop.
PCC calls out Bedford mayor's "wrong and damaging" remarks urging change of approach on town centre crime

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has publicly challenged mayor Tom Wootton’s suggestion that Bedford town centre is being treated unfairly when it comes to policing, calling his remarks “wrong and damaging” and urging him to “change your approach”.