New bid to save Cricketers Arms and turn empty pub into a restaurant
Yet another planning application to convert a former Bedford pub has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. In the last three years, two applications have been made to change…
Popular councillor appointed deputy speaker of Bedford Borough Council
Popular Haprur Ward counillor, Colleen Atkins (Labour) has been appointed deputy speaker of Bedford Borough Council First elected in 1988, Colleen has served on many…
Lib Dem attack “You’ve shown yourself to be incapable of answering questions coherently”
Bedford’s mayor was branded incapable of answering questions coherently or grasping facts in a scathing attack at a council meeting last night (Thursday). Lib Dem councillor Christine…
What’s on Bedford: 16 – 27 May 2024
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, The Bedford…
Over 2,000 Bedfordshire nurses celebrated for dedicating their lives to looking after others
The Rapid Relief Team UK (RRT) charity has served 2,100 meals to nurses at Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital during ‘appreciation lunches’ to say “thank you” for dedicating…
Council confirms Bedford Park’s “dangerous” ‘wonky tree’ will come down
At 16 meters high and over 100 years old, Bedford Borough will soon say goodbye to Bedford Park’s famous ‘wonky tree’ after five years of monitoring found it was no longer safe. Situated by…
Bedford Blues announce new forwards coach for 2024/25 season
With one more Championship game to go, against Champions Ealing, Bedford Blues have begun preparations for next season already and have this morning announced their new forwards…
Elstow wellbeing garden plea for donation of tools and plants
Elstow NHS worker Terry Hayden and his coworkers are on the lookout for donations and volunteers to revive a rundown garden for the community and local elderly. Terry Hayden works as a Social prescriber at…