Bedford Borough open space charges returned to mayor for rethink over Council Tax transparency
A mayoral decision changing how Bedford Borough Council allocates Special Area Charges, which affect council tax bills in different parts of the borough, has been sent…
What’s on Bedford: 28 January – 8 February 2026
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…
Biddenham locals raise flooding concerns after construction drainage issues
Biddenham residents living next to a new housing development off Bromham Road say they are still concerned about future flood risk, months after first raising concerns about water…
Bedford shop fined nearly £9,000 after selling vape to underage girl
A Bedford shop owner has been ordered to pay almost £9,000 after Kaka Super Shop in Dane Street sold a vape to a 14-year-old girl, despite a history of illegal cigarettes and vapes…
East West Rail welcomes faster planning rules as Bedfordians face ‘weaker’ formal say
East West Rail has welcomed new planning powers that remove the need for a statutory consultation before it applies to build the Oxford to Cambridge line, as Bedford residents…
Support acts announced for Paul Weller’s Bedford Park return
Miles Kane and rising Manchester band Arkayla have been confirmed as special guests for Paul Weller’s Bedford Park show as part of TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions…
Bedfordshire Super Vets raise money for Cure Parkinson’s in latest charity rugby venture
Bedfordshire’s newest community rugby team were back in action over the weekend, as the Bedfordshire Super Vets renewed rivalries with their Hertfordshire counterparts, winning 56-44…
Drivers furious as new evening parking rules add ‘overnight’ fees to short stays
Bedford drivers say new evening and overnight parking charges are “shocking”, “unfair” and “brainless”, as councillors warn the system could damage the town’s evening economy…