What’s on Bedford: 18 February – 1 March 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…
Rot found years before Bedford’s Queen’s Bridge closure as councillors trade blame
Inspection reports for Bedford’s Queen’s Bridge recorded rot and timber deterioration years before its closure in August 2025, as councillors dispute whether the bridge was properly…
Monthly column: New water bill unveiled
As more voices are raised and evidence flows regarding the shocking state of our rivers nationally, a new White Water plan, ‘A New Vision for Water’, was unveiled on 20 January, heralding a full overhaul…
Youth Voice Award returns to celebrate young leaders across Bedford Borough
Nominations are open for the Youth Voice Award at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, honouring young people and organisations championing youth across Bedford Borough…
Police seek five men on bikes and scooters after stabbing near Elstow Road
Police want to identify five men seen entering an alleyway near Elstow Road and Sandhurst Road after a man was stabbed and left in a life-threatening condition. Officers were called just after 10.30pm…
Labour councillors declare no confidence in Bedford mayor as opposition pressure grows
Bedford Borough Labour Group has declared no confidence in Mayor Tom Wootton, as opposition petitions calling for his resignation grow ahead of tonight’s council budget vote…
Award-winning firm to move 66 jobs out of Bedford Borough
ACO Technologies has confirmed 66 Bedford Borough jobs will relocate to its Shefford area site after Central Bedfordshire Council approved plans to expand premises near Meppershall…
Bedford Indies: Evermore Tattoo Parlour
Evermore Tattoo Parlour opened in 2012, and 14 years on, owner Nick Barratt says he still gets pure joy from meeting and connecting with people over art and ideas. What started with…
Real Bedford hit five against ten-man Bishop’s Stortford
Real Bedford scored their biggest win of the league season so far, beating ten-man Bishop’s Stortford 5-0 in Southern League Premier Central with Pirates playmaker, Ben Stevens bagging a hat trick…
DfT refuses to say if Bedford’s corrected pothole data changes red rating
The DfT has refused to say whether corrected pothole data from Bedford Borough Council has been processed or would change Bedford’s red rating, as the ruling Conservatives insist figures…