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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

Stock image of the back of Jordan Ponticelli's number nine shirt for Real Bedford

Real Bedford maintain perfect start with win at Banbury

Jordan Ponticelli and Josh Allen continued their fine start to the new Southern League Premier Central season with another goal apiece as Real Bedford won 3-1 at Banbury United in Oxfordshire...
Bedford Town's, Josh Castiglione takes on a Darlington defender at The Eyrie

Late Darlington strike condemns Bedford Town to home defeat

A 91st minute winner from Darlington’s talisman, Patrick McLaughlin handed his side a dramatic 3-2 victory at The Eyrie, condemning Bedford Town to a second consecutive winless weekend...
A map showing the Drought status across the UK from the Environment Agency. It shows a large area, including Bedford Borough is officially in a drought status. Image: ©Crown Copyright.

Bedford Ian writes…

14 August 2026: Burnham down, Sun dog, and Pound of paint. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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...
Bedford Borough wheelie bins for recycling, green waste and landfill

Nearly 12,000 tonnes recycled as Bedford Borough residents make a difference

Bedford Borough residents recycled an impressive 11,774 tonnes of household waste from April 2025 to the end of March 2026, helping to reduce disposal costs and protect…
Bedford Junior Aquathlon from 2025

Bedford junior aquathlon returns to Bedford

The Bedford junior aquathlon returns Sunday 11 October, a swimming and running event for local schoolchildren. Now in its 20th year organised by Bedford Borough…
Two burns survivors receiving therapy through the Katie Piper Foundation Image Katie Piper Foundation

Rugby legend Jason Leonard OBE to headline charity gala for Katie Piper Foundation

A charity dinner at Bedford Blues' CMC Marquee featuring rugby legend Jason Leonard and a unique auction prize, raising funds for the Katie Piper Foundation will take place in September...
Soon to be Madad charity shop in Harpur Centre

Bedford charity shortlisted for national business award moves into the Harpur Centre

Bedford-founded charity and social-impact micro-business, Madad, is entering a new phase of growth after moving its Bedford charity store to the Harpur Centre…
Ewan McCulloch meets Bedfordshire Pension Fund at the Bedford Suspension Bridge

Charity cycling challenge passed through Bedford this week set to raise over £50,000

Charity cyclist Ewan McCulloch, 52, from Edinburgh, is cycling from Cumbria to the south coast of England over 10 days and 1,300km in a bid to raise more than £50,000 for charities…
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Amal Ahamed Mohamed Safrask collecting his results at Bedford Sixth Form on 13 August 2026. Inset top (l-r) Shelby Robinson and Phoebe Brooks, inset bottom students and parents collecting results at Bedford Sixth Form. Images: Bedford independent.

A-levels live: The latest results and advice from across Bedford as they come in

It's A-level results day 2026 and we'll have the latest from across Bedford Borough as students collect their grades. Results day is always an emotional roller coaster. The envelope gets opened...
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Total solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 in the USA, with the sun peaking from behind the moon creating a diamond ring effect. Totality with bright corona visible against dark blue sky with a few clouds. Image: Thomas Roell/Shutterstock

Rare partial solar eclipse to ‘light up’ Bedford skies this evening

Bedfordians can witness a rare deep partial solar eclipse this evening, with the Moon obscuring around 90 percent of the Sun. Here is how local families can enjoy the event safely...
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Grass damaged by fire in Jubilee Park 9 August 2026 Image Nancy Childs-Gatty We Are Bedford

Bedford fire crew tackles deliberate grass fire in Jubilee Park

A deliberate grass fire measuring 100m by 50m damaged Jubilee Park in Bedford on Sunday afternoon, prompting fresh warnings about protecting public green spaces during high-risk conditions...
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Stories you may have missed

Mike Pearce with his bike on hillside

Bedford biker saddles up for 300-mile charity ride to fight Multiple Sclerosis

A Bedfordian is gearing up to cycle from London to Paris next June to raise vital funds for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Mike Pearce has been inspired to fundraise...
Nicholas O'Driscoll Image: Bedfordshire Police.

Bedfordshire Police seek wanted man following shop thefts and missed bail

Bedfordshire Police have launched a public appeal to locate 37-year-old Nicholas O’Driscoll, who is wanted on suspicion of multiple shop thefts and failing to appear for bail...

Bedford Blues announce extension to strategic partnership with Northampton Saints

Bedford Blues have announced an extension to their strategic partnership with Prem champions, Northampton Saints. Headlines so far include the resumption of the Mobbs Memorial match...
Jet Boots disply team performing in front of the suspension bridge on the River Great Ouse at the Bedford River Festival 2024. Image: Bedford Independent

Mayor criticised over “flippant” river pollution comments on eve of festival

The Bedford River Festival has opened under a cloud of criticism following remarks by Mayor Tom Wootton regarding river pollution, sparking deep frustration from a local environmental group....
A Bedfordshire firefighter surrounded by smoke tackles a wildfire in an open field Image BFRS

Bedfordians urged to take care this summer as fire service warns of ‘very high risk’ of wildfires

As record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells continue, the urge to fire up the grill has never been stronger. However, as the temperature rises, so do the risks...
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...
Police officer and police car. Image: Copyright Lawrey/Shutterstock

Police seek four suspects who assaulted and forced Bedford man home to steal cash

Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal after a man was assaulted on Mill Street in Bedford, grabbed by the neck, and marched to his home where suspects stole a large sum of money...
Everyone's Gang DJ workshop with service users and tutors behind the 'decks' mixing music.

Everyone’s Gang launches free summer youth training and apprenticeship ‘LinkUp’

A community-led organisation has launched a free summer programme in Kempston for young people aged 12 and over, combining educational workshops and CV-boosting skills...
The former Debenhams store on the corner of Bedford High Street and Silver Street. Image: Kirkby Diamond

Bedford Ian writes…

Mayes 'school' Yard, River rivalry, and Lieutenant pride. 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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