The Bedford Independent is a media outlet for Bedford residents, from the town centre to the most rural of the Bedford Borough's villages. It was founded in 2018 and its mission is to inform and inspire the people of Bedford with easy access to genuine and unbiased news.
Its independent reporting focuses on the people of Bedford, and its writers are from all walks of life. The newsroom creates stories based on local interest, including holding public officials to account. The Bedford Clanger is the sister publication of the Bedford Independent, focusing on fun and lighter topics, with a guide to events, festivals, and local businesses.
The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards recognise and reward local heroes, the "people who make Bedford brilliant".
Every morning at 6am, subscribers to the daily news briefing receive in their inbox an email about what happened in the past 24 hours across Bedford Borough. A weekly email goes out on Thursdays with a 'what's on' guide.
IMPRESS regulates Bedford Independent, and the outlet's revenue is generated through advertising, grants, memberships, and individual donations.
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Last updated date: November 2025
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