“Amici miei” – let’s get behind Italy at Goldington Road tomorrow night
International Rugby returns to Goldington Road tomorrow night, with England U19 and Italy U19 going head to head, and one Italian is hoping the chants of ‘Forza Azzuri’, will be louder than the rest. Louis Mann…
New parking restrictions causing havoc in Great Denham

The introduction of new parking restrictions at a doctors’ surgery in Great Denham has caused costly confusion for some residents and attempts to resolve the situation are hitting a brick wall…
Tui Uru to leave Bedford Blues at the end of the season with three others

Bedford Blues wave goodbye to four of their forwards pack after Saturday’s season-closing game against Coventry at Goldington Road…
Riverside to host tennis tournament in aid of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire charities

Riverside Tennis Club has been selected as the host for a summer charity event in aid of five charities chosen by the new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire…
What’s on Bedford: 27 April – 7 May 2023

Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Thursday and is the only guide you need to know what’s on and…
Bedford’s Green Party mayoral candidate says 15-minute community idea is misunderstood
The Green Party candidate for Bedford’s mayor said 15-minute communities are all about accessing “the basics” without getting into a car. Adrian Spurrell said: “That’s all it means, there’s a shop, there’s…
Harpur Ward Conservative candidate says community should come before party

A Conservative Party candidate for Bedford’s Harpur Ward said the area needs a “change of direction”. Stephen Spring, who is standing alongside Elizabeth Akinwande in next week’s local election…
Reminder to keep your dog on a lead after swan attacked

Bedford Borough Council is urging local people to be extra cautious when walking their dogs in areas where nesting birds may be present after a breeding male swan was attacked by a dog and left…
The Panacea Museum: “Yggdrasil has fallen”

A tree that had taken on mythical meaning to a secretive religious society in Bedford has succumbed to long-term decay and high winds over the weekend. The Panacea Society’s weeping ash tree…