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Bedford Clanger – your cultural guide to the best of Bedford

The Bedford Clanger
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

John Howard artwork and information boards at Basement at Bunyan. Image Anne-Marie Abbate

Review: Celebrating the life of pioneering prison reformer John Howard

A recent exhibition held at the Basement gallery of the Bunyan Museum (6 August- 5 September 2026) centred on the life and work of the legendary prison reformer John Howard to mark the...
Bedford International Express on Midland Road. Image Bedford Borough Council

Midland Road businesses handed Closure Orders over illegal tobacco supply

Two businesses on Midland Road in Bedford have been closed by the council's Trading Standards team for supplying and distributing illegal tobacco. The two shops on Midland Road...
Howard Darbon collects his Service to Sport Award from Cllr Sarah Gallagher at the 2025 edition of the Bedford Sports Awards

The Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards are back for a 31st edition

The Bedford Corn Exchange will once again play host as the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards return for a 31st edition. A total of 14 prizes are up for grabs across club, individual...
Novellist Ruth Hogan is pictured sitting casually with her arm across her knee and wearing sequined trousers.

Great Bedfordian: Best-selling novelist Ruth Hogan

Novelist Ruth Hogan was born and educated in Bedford, where she still lives with the latest in a long line of rescue dogs. After graduating from Goldsmiths with a degree in English and Drama...
EMR Scenic CL810. Image: EMR.

Midweek relief for Bedford rail commuters as EMR strikes suspended

Bedford train passengers will see a full timetable running midweek after the RMT union suspended planned strike action, though potential disruption remains in place from Sunday...
Gemcap events at King's House, Bedford. Image: Gemcap Events.

Bedford Antiques Fair returns as Gemcap Events continues its success story

The popular Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair returns for its fourth exhibition, as father-and-daughter team Rodney and Nicola Weeks build an exciting future for Gemcap Events...
Bedfordshire Police Officers on targeted patrols. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Monthly column: Closing the gap between fact and perception

Most crime in England and Wales is falling – but the public thinks it's rising. In fact, they are wrong about crime on nearly every measure: from how many people fall victim to the...
Owner Peter Budek outside the Eagle Bookshop on St Peter's Street in Bedford. Image Cameron Scrimgeour

Bedford Indies: The Eagle Bookshop

This month's indie spotlight is on the Eagle Bookshop, Bedford's second-hand bookshop on St Peter's Street. It was opened in 1991 by Peter Budek and was a mainstay of Castle Road...
Josh Allen (left) and Jordan Ponticelli (right) of Real Bedford celebrating a goal.

Allen and Ponticelli in the goals as Real Bedford fight back for seventh straight win

Josh Allen's eighth goal of the season and a fourth for Jordan Ponticelli ensured Real Bedford's 100% run in Southern League Premier Central continued with a battling 2-1 win against Redditch...
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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 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...
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Owner Peter Budek outside the Eagle Bookshop on St Peter's Street in Bedford. Image Cameron Scrimgeour

Bedford Indies: The Eagle Bookshop

This month's indie spotlight is on the Eagle Bookshop, Bedford's second-hand bookshop on St Peter's Street. It was opened in 1991 by Peter Budek and was a mainstay of Castle Road...
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Stories you may have missed

Teenage girl working behind the counter part-time in an ice cream parlour. Image: BearFotos /Shutterstock.

Opinion: Bedford’s young people are ambitious and engaged, so why is it so difficult to get a job?

It's always been a struggle for young people to find jobs, and while this is a national issue, I wanted to see what was keeping young people living and studying in Bedford from finding employment...
On 19 August 2026, tourism minister, Stephanie Peacock attend a roundtable with local authorities, MPs and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities arising from Universal's planned theme park and resort in Bedford. Image: DCMS

Bedford hosts cross-party summit to discuss Universal UK resort growth

Ministers, MPs, and leaders from eight councils gathered at The Swan Hotel in Bedford to coordinate plans, jobs, and infrastructure upgrades for the landmark Universal UK theme park proposal...
Hockey players returned to the Chester Road pitches for Bedford Hockey Club's 'Return to Hockey' sessions.

Bedford Hockey Club prepares for new season with ‘Back to Hockey’ sessions

A four-week programme of Back to Hockey, at Bedford Hockey Club, has brought an influx of new players. The sessions, run by qualified club coaches and supported by existing members...
stock image of cricket bat and ball

Top three win again as Beds League title race approaches intriguing climax

The top three in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League were all winners again on Sunday (16 August), with the Premier Division title race heading to the wire. Queen's Park Westfield...
Real Bedford's Josh Allen

Real Bedford survive Leighton scare to maintain perfect Southern League start

Real Bedford made it six wins from six in Southern League Premier Central on bank holiday Monday (31 August), but were given an almighty scare by visiting Leighton Town in what was...
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...
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...
Kate Gore and the Screamers. Image supplied by Chris White.

Letters: We all need to have faith in the next generation of Bedford’s musicians

We moved to Bedford over thirteen years ago, we were instantly struck by the amount of musical talent our small town has to offer. From jam sessions in pubs to the brilliant gigs in the park...
Tom Wootton (Conservative) and his supporters on 5 May 2023, the night he was elected mayor of Bedford Borough

Bedford Labour group seeks vote to abolish mayor as leader of Bedford Borough Council

The Bedford Borough Labour Group has proposed an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to trigger a public referendum, giving residents their first say in 20 years on how the local authority...
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