What’s on Bedford: 27 August – 7 September 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…
Teenager hospitalised with serious injuries following town centre stabbing
A teenager has been taken to hospital following reports of a stabbing in Bedford town centre. Bedfordshire Police were called to St Loyes…
Shock as a further 10 Bedford properties could be demolished as EWR unveils “design changes”
Bedford Borough Council, the local MP and campaigners have reacted with shock at the news that a further 10 properties on Ashburnham Road could be demolished as part of East West…
Further five years for ‘temporary’ hospital car parks
Two “temporary” car parks next to Bedford Hospital could be kept in place for another five years after developers lodged fresh planning applications with Bedford Borough Council…
Concerns raised as councils’ debt rises across Bedfordshire
Councils across the UK added £7.8bn to their debt pile in the year to April 2025, according to analysis by the BBC Shared Data Unit – with Bedford Borough Council among those recording…
We want your views on private security patrols in Bedford
As part of our commitment to reporting on important local issues, we’re asking Bedfordians to share their thoughts on the recent introduction of private security patrols in the Borough, now that…
Five private companies account for 70% of council’s temporary housing budget
Bedford Borough Council spent £17.5 million on temporary accommodation between December 2023 and March 2025, new figures show. The majority of the money went to private…