The importance of uptime and server reliability
When running an online store, few things are more critical than uptime and server reliability. A beautiful design, optimised product pages, and engaging content all become irrelevant the moment…
Drainage culvert forces Dallas Road development redesign
A major Bedford housing development must be redesigned after a large drainage culvert was discovered beneath the former Hazlewood Foods site. In a letter to Bedford Borough Council…
Riseley Neighbourhood Plan cannot be used to stop new housing
Bedford Borough Council has told developers that the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan cannot be used to stop new housing, clearing the way for a 32-home scheme on the former Margaret Beaufort Middle…
What’s on Bedford: 19 – 30 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…
Locals divided over proposed mini-supermarket on Goldington Road
A supermarket giant is planning a new convenience store on Bedford’s Goldington Road, sparking a debate over the future of local businesses. Asda Stores Limited is seeking a premises licence…
Bedford River Festival 2026 invites traders, caterers and charities to apply for pitches
Traders, caterers and charities are being invited to apply for pitches at Bedford River Festival 2026, following a record 300,000 visitors at this year’s free two-day event. Applications are now open…
East West Rail plan promises new Bedford station, hospital hub and Universal-ready line as leaders warn ‘big questions remain’
East West Rail has published a 277 page update including plans for a rebuilt Bedford station, a new Bedford St Johns next to the hospital, and major changes to the Marston Vale Line. Local leaders say…
Tee strike helps Real Bedford to Southern League Bury double
Conor Tee’s 37th minute strike helped Real Bedford to a tight 1-0 win against Bury Town on Tuesday night (18 November) as Real Bedford kept up the pace with unbeaten Southern League…