Bedford schools absence rates “among the best” despite post-Covid rise
Bedford Borough Council says pupil absence rates in the Borough are “among the best” of its statistical neighbours and remain below both regional and national averages, despite rising…
More than 1,000 cyclists registered as Harpur Square bike shelter gets seasonal spruce-up
Bedford Borough Council has announced a refresh of the Harpur Square cycle shelter, improving security and convenience for over 1,000 registered cyclists in the town centre…
NSPCC calls for urgent action as online grooming cases double across East of England
The NSPCC has urged urgent action from tech firms after figures show online grooming crimes in the East of England have more than doubled since 2017, with most offences linked to private…
Looking for days out? There’s more than meets the eye around the buzz of race day at Huntingdon
Just a gallop down the road from Bedford is a hidden gem of sporting action at Huntingdon Races, where alongside the racing are educational and environmental efforts in a bid to help…
What’s on Bedford: 12 – 23 November 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…
Enhancing your home through clever use of outdoor space
Improving a property isn’t just about what happens inside the main building. Thoughtful use of outdoor space can make a huge difference to how a home looks, feels, and functions…
Huntingdonshire boundary change plan involving Bedford Borough ‘land grab’ slammed
The leader of Central Bedfordshire Council has accused Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) of “highway robbery” with a scheme to take land from Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire councils…
Bedford’s coffee shops are being transformed into spaces for creativity and communication
Some of the most successful names across different fields in history enjoyed spending time in coffee shops and found inspiration there. Think of Pablo Picasso, J.K. Rowling, and Jean-Paul Sartre, all of them…