The Wellington Arms and The Fox at Carlton share CAMRA ‘pub of the year’ honours
North Bedfordshire’s branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its two award-winning pubs for 2025 which will now go on to compete against the county’s best boozers. The Fox at Carlton has been awarded…
Local pension fund urged to “listen” over Israel/Gaza conflict concerns
Bedfordshire Pension Fund has been urged “to listen” to scheme members and residents and begin divestment away from companies involved in the Israel/Gaza conflict. But the pension…
Bedfordians face another weekend of travel disruption as engineering works continue
Bedfordians wanting to take a trip to the capital this weekend will continue to face disruption as improvements to the Midland Main Line advance into a third week. Work to the train line…
Wootton and Stewartby school pyramid transition remains “on track”
The Wootton/Stewartby school pyramid conversion to a two-tier education system remains on track, with key milestones set to be achieved by September 2025, Bedford Borough…
Bedford Borough Council introduce ‘Year of Reading’ to help boost literacy rates
Bedford Borough Council’s Year of Reading is aimed at boosting literacy rates and encouraging a love of books across all age groups – as one in four primary school children are…
What’s on Bedford: 12 – 23 March 2025
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…
Real Bedford coast past struggling North Leigh for sixth win in a row
Real Bedford opened up a three point gap at the top of Southern League Central Division One once again in coasting past North Leigh 3-0 at Eynsham Park in Oxfordshire on Tuesday…