Bedford Ladies Tug of War side win silver at World Championships in Germany
Bedford Ladies Tug of War side have cemented their place as one of the strongest sides in the world in winning a World silver medal in the 540kg weight class at the Tug of War World Championships in Mannheim, Germany…
What’s on Bedford: 19 – 29 September 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 Clanger what’s on guide lands every Thursday…
Monthly column: The climate and nature crisis is in fact very urgent
The climate and nature crisis, “may not feel as urgent as a terrorist or an imperialist autocrat. But it is more fundamental. It is systemic. It’s pervasive. And accelerating towards us at pace”…
PCC urged to be realistic about what Police and Crime Plan can achieve
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), John Tizard has been told to “tell the truth” on what he can achieve with his new plan. But the PCC says his plan needs more work…
Monthly column: Optimism over Water Bill but more needs to be done
BedsGovet is quietly optimistic that the new Water Bill is being pushed through Parliament with a second reading on the 9th October, is taking a step in the right direction. The Bill will…
Road safety concerns as KFC drive-through planning application delayed
Planning for a new Bedford KFC drive-thru has been delayed so councillors can check road safety and traffic concerns for themselves. Monday’s (16 September) Planning Committee heard…
Bedfordian roller hockey player reaches the big time at World Skate Games
While the majority of the nation’s sport lovers gear up for a new football and rugby season, one Bedfordian is making headlines in a sport rarely featured among the headlines in the world of roller hockey…