Harnessing the power of user-generated content to boost brand engagement
Imagine scrolling through your social media feed. A professional ad pops up—polished, scripted, and unmistakably corporate. You keep scrolling.Then, you see a post from a friend raving…
Bedfordshire woman demands change after uninsured dog kills her pet in savage attack
A Bedford Borough woman has launched a national campaign calling for compulsory dog owner insurance after her beloved pet was mauled to death by another dog, leaving her traumatised…
What’s on Bedford: 23 July – 3 August 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…
Hospitals to prioritise emergency care as Bedfordshire doctors prepare for five-day walkout
Patients across Bedfordshire are being urged to help preserve NHS resources for those who need them most, as resident doctors prepare to stage another national strike this week…
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service rejects FBU claims of dangerously low crews
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has denied claims by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that the county is facing a “critical failure in risk management” due to dangerously…
Bedfordians urged to join nationwide mission to save Britain’s butterflies
A nationwide rescue mission to save Britain’s butterflies has been launched, and people across Bedford are being asked to play their part. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has…
The countdown is on to this year’s Original Culture Festival
There are just three weeks until the Original Culture Festival returns for its fourth edition, bringing music, unity and culture to Priory Country Park. On Saturday, 16, and Sunday, 17 August…
FOI uncovers Central Beds’ behind-the-scenes talks with Universal Studios
Central Bedfordshire Council held informal but high-level talks with Universal Studios, pitching them as ‘partners’ for the potential project, just days after news of plans for the…