Wells & Co continues ‘love letter’ to “remarkable woman” on her 174th birthday
Bedford’s family brewer Wells & Co will be celebrating this Sunday (22 October), with what would have been the 174th birthday of one of their first-generation founders. Josephine Wells was…
Michael Stephenson to defend light heavyweight boxing title before Christmas
It’s been over seven months since Michael Stephenson picked up the Midlands light-heavyweight boxing title, but now he is due to defend the belt…
What’s on Bedford: 19 – 29 October 2023
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…
“You’re trying to worry people,” says Bedford Borough Mayor after rejecting calls for concrete survey list
Bedford Borough Mayor has claimed that publishing a list of schools and council-owned buildings that need crumbling concrete checks will just “worry people”. But, the Borough’s…
New Ukrainian school opens in Biddenham
St James’ VA Primary School was adorned with blue and yellow balloons on Saturday (14 October) to mark the opening ceremony of a new Ukrainian school in Biddenham. Rev. Eric…
World-famous prankster and comedian Simon Brodkin is ‘Screwed Up’ and coming to Bedford
“I’ll go anywhere, mate” Simon Brodkin told the Bedford Independent this week ahead of his appearance at the Bedford Corn Exchange next Friday (27 October) as part of his ‘Screwed Up…
Dog owners warned to watch out for deadly algae at Priory Country Park
Dog owners are being warned to keep their furry friends on a lead and out of the water at Priory Country Park as a new ‘bloom’ of Blue-green Algae has developed on the lake there…
Mayor launches annual Christmas card competition
As our thoughts begin to turn to the festive season, it’s time the launch the Mayor’s annual art competition, with the winning design appearing on Mayor Tom Wootton’s official Christmas card…