Riseley family “financially and emotionally drained” by 10 year planning dispute with Bedford Borough Council
A Riseley family says a decade-long planning dispute with Bedford Borough Council has left them financially and emotionally drained, as their case now heads to the High Court…
What’s on Bedford: 3 – 14 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…
Six-year jail term for Bedford man who groomed girl with cocaine and cannabis
A 37-year-old man from Bedford has been jailed for more than six years after grooming a teenage girl with drugs and offering her money in exchange for sexual activity…
New Goldington Academy artwork inspires for the future while recognising the past
Students at Goldington Academy received an extra boost when they returned to school for the new term this week – a huge new inspirational piece of art on the side of their school building…
Putnoe woman calls for kinder brain cancer treatments after living with lifelong side effects
A Bedford woman who has lived with the long-term effects of childhood brain cancer for more than three decades is calling for more research into kinder, less damaging treatments…
Wootton woman to light up Starlight Hike in memory of beloved mum
A Wootton woman is stepping out in memory of her late mother at this year’s Sue Ryder Starlight Hike in Bedford, joining hundreds of others walking to remember someone special…
Real Bedford knocked out of the FA Cup by solitary Stortford strike
Real Bedford have been knocked out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle after a 1-0 loss in their first qualifying round replay at Bishop’s Stortford on Tuesday night (2 September). Brad Russell’s solitary…
Bedford Town squander two goal lead to draw at Hereford
Bedford Town let slip an early two goal lead to eventually draw 2-2 at Hereford in National League North on Tuesday night (2 September) in another story of so near, yet so far for the Eagles…
Challenges and progress in addressing alcohol addiction in Bedfordshire towns
Alcohol addiction is a major public health issue across the UK. Official government statistics published in February 2025 showed that within the financial year 2023-2024, there were around…