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Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger is the only guide you need to know what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough…
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In Bedford this week

Bedford Borough Council workers filling potholes on De Parys Avenue March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

How Bedford Borough Council repairs local roads and fixes potholes

A complete guide to Bedford Borough road repairs, surface dressing, and reporting defects across local roads and major trunk routes like the A1, M1, and A421. During the 2024...
Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police warn drivers of traffic delays during abnormal load escorts

Bedfordshire Police have issued a travel advisory warning drivers to expect delays as abnormal load escorts travel from Kempston to London...

What’s on Bedford: 9 – 20 September 2026

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...
Bedford School rugby players sprint out on to the Goldington Road pitch in their red home kit.

Bedford School against Rugby School attracts 2,000 fans to Goldington Road

Friday night (4 September) was a special occasion for all at Bedford School as the first team took to the Goldington Road pitch in front of 1,998 local rugby fans to face Rugby School...
Bedford Town loanee striker, Reece Evans aims a shot at goal, while a yellow-shirted Worksop defender throws a leg out to try and block it.

Four in row for high flying Eagles as Bedford Town score last minute winner at Worksop

Bedford Town are now fifth in National League North after Finley Wilkinson's winner in the first minute of injury time secured a fourth straight victory at Worksop Town on Tuesday...
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma. Image: Supplied by Bedfordshire Police

Man wanted over Great Denham triple murder admits South Africa gun charges

A 45-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of his wife and two daughters in Great Denham faces an extradition hearing in South Africa after pleading guilty to firearms charges...
(l-r) Rina and Gabi of Just Being Me Events Collective CIC with their National Lottery Community Fund cheque. Image JBME

Bedfordshire sisters secure £19,865 grant for local SEND families

Two Bedfordshire sisters have drawn on their own family experiences to secure £19,865 in National Lottery funding, delivering free sensory soft play sessions for local SEND children...
The Magpas team and vehicles. Image Magpas

Bedford landmarks to turn ‘Magpas’ orange to support Air Ambulance Week

As part of Air Ambulance Week (7 - 11 September), landmarks in Bedford will be lit in orange in support of the Magpas Air Ambulance - a charity that receives no government funding...
Midwife Fraya stands in the middle of the group photo and holds up a ‘Little Nest’ poster. Fellow staff members and representatives from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity are present.

New service launched at Bedford Hospital to support families in maternity care

A new service has been launched at Bedford Hospital's maternity unit to support families who might be arriving earlier than expected, may need to stay longer or are...
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A letter from UK Department for work and Pensions placed on top of letter about Minimum wage. Image Ascannio/Shutterstock.

Three Bedford businesses ‘named and shamed’ for paying less than the National Minimum Wage

Three businesses operating in Bedford have been named in a list produced by the Government as paying their staff less than the National Minimum Wage. Aristo-Tots nursery in Bedford...
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Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police warn drivers of traffic delays during abnormal load escorts

Bedfordshire Police have issued a travel advisory warning drivers to expect delays as abnormal load escorts travel from Kempston to London...
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Bedford School Main Building. Image: Bedford School.

Bedford Ian writes…

04 September 2026: Femme forte, London's calling, and Pipe of despair. 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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Stories you may have missed

An Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care uses video technology to support and guide members of the public delivering CPR in an emergency

East of England ambulance service shortlisted for national award

The East of England ambulance service (EEAST) has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative use of video technology to help save the lives of people experiencing…
Bedford Station side entrance.

East Midlands Railway says customers should expect travel disruption as temperatures soar

High temperatures forecast for Wednesday (12 August) and Thursday (13 August) have forced East Midlands Railway (EMR) to introduce a temporary timetable that may impact Bedford train users...
Kris and Joe from My Girl the River in the recording studio. Image My Girl the River

“We’re doing it for the joy”: My Girl The River prepares to launch fourth album ‘Manifest Good Things’

For Bedford-based Americana band My Girl The River, releasing music in 2026 isn't about chasing viral TikTok metrics or stressing over streaming figures. It is about authenticity, resilience...
Daniel Hulatt on the Great Wall of China. Image: Daniel Hulatt.

Bedford College tutor completes Great Wall trek for children’s charity

A computing tutor from Bedford College has raised almost £4,500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity after taking on a five-day challenge along the Great Wall of China...
Bedfordshire County Cricket Club players converge in the middle of the pitch after taking a wicket

Agonising loss for Bedfordshire County Cricket Club after one-run defeat in T20 final

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club lost the National Counties T20 final by a single run against Berkshire in a dramatic yet agonising National Counties Finals Day at Wormsley Cricket Club...
A hard, dry patch of ground between a goal at Mowsbury Park, demonstrating its danger to players

Grassroots sports in Bedford face delays to new season due to drought conditions

Grassroots football and rugby face a delay to the start of their new seasons due to the unsafe pitch conditions caused by the summer's prolonged dry weather and lack of rain...
Burst water main on Bedford high street has pumped water all over the road and even lifted the tarmac. Cars are driving through carefully. Image: Jo Casey

Monthly column: Heatwave and broken pipes

The heat is on, literally, for water companies to start to fix all the broken pipes where thousands of litres of water are pouring out over hot tarmac across the UK...
Everyone's Gang DJ workshop with service users and tutors behind the 'decks' mixing music.

Letters: We need change to support young people in Bedford properly

Everyone’s Gang is at the very forefront of what is happening on the youth front in Bedford Borough. Through our referral programmes, Resist and Breakout, we meet those young people most...

What’s on Bedford: 12 – 23 August 2026

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...
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