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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

Ben Stevens of Real Bedford on the ball against Bromsgrove Sporting

Real Bedford’s perfect start is over after home draw against Bromsgrove

Real Bedford's perfect Southern League start has been dented, but a late equaliser saved a point against title rivals, Bromsgrove Sporting at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...
George Moncur of Bedford Town

Late Moore winner condemns Bedford Town to late defeat at Chester

Bedford Town were downed by a late winner at Chester, losing 1-0 as National League North action returned on Saturday. Kofi Moore's 89th-minute strike was enough for the play-off...
Red Rum Club on stage at Bedford Esquires. Image Kane Howie

Review: Red Rum Club bring their triumphant ‘Mariachi Merseybeat’ to Bedford

Whenever you see a giant tour bus outside Bedford Esquires, you know a big band is performing, and tonight it’s Scouse Americana band Red Rum Club's turn. The band are here as a special...
The reopening in June 2026, Luton’s Hat Factory stands as a symbol of local cultural vitality and community cohesion. Image: Shaun Armstrong/The Culture Trust Luton

Bedford Ian writes…

Blimey Blakey, Free flow, and Privileged parking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

Police seek witnesses after motorcyclist seriously injured in Ampthill Road collision

Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious crash in Bedford under Operation Thurning, specifically seeking a driver travelling towards Morrisons who...
Domestic Abuse

Monthly column: VAWG victims must be listened to, supported and respected 

Reported violence against women and girls (VAWG) is increasing across the country. Nationally, last year, one in every eight women was a victim of domestic abuse, stalking...
Firefighters dealing with an incident on Greyfriars, Bedford 9 October 2026. Image: Bedford Independent.

Breaking news: Greyfriars closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with incident

Greyfriars in Bedford is currently closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with an incident. Firefighters on scene say a line-painting vehicle overheated, and they hope to reopen...
Adam Zerny, Potton councillor pointing to potholes. Image: Cllr Adam Zerny.

Plea to save Bedfordshire roads as Central Bedfordshire Council asks for £30m

A passionate plea for £30m has been made to the government to prevent roads in Central Bedfordshire from crumbling further and “to catch up on years of highways underinvestment”...
Beds Urban Sketchers at the Embankment. Image Beds Urban Sketchers

Beds Urban Sketchers: Discovering Bedford, one sketch at a time

Whether you are a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a pencil/paintbrush since school, there is a seat - and a sketchpad - waiting for you at the next Beds Urban Sketchers event...
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Firefighters dealing with an incident on Greyfriars, Bedford 9 October 2026. Image: Bedford Independent.

Breaking news: Greyfriars closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with incident

Greyfriars in Bedford is currently closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with an incident. Firefighters on scene say a line-painting vehicle overheated, and they hope to reopen...
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Curlew Crescent street name sign. Image: Bedford Independent.

Teenagers arrested after vehicle crashes into Curlew Crescent home

Police have arrested a teenage boy and girl after a vehicle failed to stop on Bromham Road and later crashed into a property in Curlew Crescent, causing significant damage...
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How it's hoped the refurbished Mayfair House will look Image The Construction Consultants (TCC)

Empty Bedford office block to be transformed into luxury apartments for Universal workforce

An empty Bedford office block is being transformed into 26 luxury apartments to house the influx of professionals working on the new Universal Studios theme park. The impending...
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Stories you may have missed

Team Debbie's Dumpling on their Starlight Hike Bedford. Inset: A star in memory of someone special. Image: Sue Ryder.

Bletsoe family marks 10-year anniversary at Bedford Starlight Hike

Walking as Team Debbie's Dumplings, family and friends of a Bletsoe mum who died 10 years ago joined 285 locals at Everard Meadow to raise £50,000 for Sue Ryder's expert end-of-life care...
Louie Balen in his boat holding up Tina Appleford's veil after rescuing it from the River Great Ouse Image Laird and Lens Photography

Star Club rower rescues lost wedding veil during embankment photo shoot

When sudden gusts sent Tina Appleford's veil flying into the River Great Ouse during her wedding photos, a Star Club junior rower swept in to save the day for the Bedford newlyweds...
High Street and Manton Lane water leak. Images: Jo Casey and Bedford Independent.

Letters: The reality of repairing a water leak

Constantly, there are reports of water leaks being “allowed” to run for far too long and not being repaired promptly. There is the comparison with drought, and recently, the conflict...
Artist impression of the planned Ashburnham MSCP for Bedford Train Station. Image: EWR.

East West Rail Co scales back Bedford station car park plans

Following intense local backlash, East West Rail has revealed revised, scaled-back plans for Bedford station parking. The split-site proposal includes a potential GP surgery, though traffic concerns remain...
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...
Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

93-home Bromham plan faces backlash over countryside loss and rail impacts

Plans for up to 93 homes in Bromham would occupy land wanted for a railway linking Bedford and the Universal Studios theme park to Northampton and further afield, says a transport group...
Greyfriars leading to River Street and Midland Road. A bus has stopped at the bus stop just before the traffic lights, there are multiple cars driving along the road and a cyclist is riding in the bus lane on the left. The Pilgrims Progress pub can be seen at the end of the road and Borough Hall can be seen in the distance. Image: Bedford Independent

Greyfriars to face month of overnight road closures in Bedford town centre

Bedford drivers and night-time commuters face a month of overnight travel disruption as Greyfriars closes between 9pm and 5am from 27 September for resurfacing...
Damage caused to Ian Campbell's back garden and patio by a four-year water pipe leak. Red box shows where the pipe was leaking. (Inset) A deeper look into the cavity the leak created. Image: Ian Campbell.

Bedford Ian writes…

25 September 2026: It's fixed, Culture vultures and Parking payday. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
The water leak on Manton Lane has created a fast running stream since early September. Image: Bedford Independent.

Anglian Water says Manton Lane leak (finally) being fixed today

Work to fix he long-running leak that has deluged Manton Lane for, officially, several weeks is due to begin today (Tuesday). The leak is just one of many that Bedfordians have...
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