What’s on Bedford: 6 – 17 May 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…
Bedfordshire Senior Cup Final to be played in July at The Eyrie
The Eagles will have home advantage in the much anticipated Bedfordshire Senior Cup final between Bedford Town and Real Bedford after it has been revealed the county’s showpiece event…
East West Rail Co admits early feedback not reflected in current consultation
East West Rail confirmed in a meeting with Bedford Borough Council that Design Update Sessions in the borough were not used to shape the plans currently out for consultation…
May local elections 2026 – and why we’re not voting in Bedford
You can’t have missed the news that tomorrow (Thursday, 7 May), local elections are taking place up and down the country. In addition, voters in Scotland and Wales will head to the…
Applications open for Frank Branston Fund grants worth up to £15,000
Charities and community groups across Bedfordshire can now apply for Frank Branston Fund grants worth between £500 and £15,000. The fund, managed by Bedfordshire & Luton Community…
Bedfordshire CCC knocked out of 50-over NCCA Trophy after three opening losses
Bedfordshire County Cricket Club are already out of one National Counties cricket competition, after suffering three losses out of three in the group stage of the 50-over NCCA Trophy…
Monthly column: Why face-to-face support still matters for young people
Bedfordshire Open Door marks 30 years of in-person counselling as demand for youth mental-health support continues to rise. For this month’s charity column, their chair, Sam Pearce, writes about…
How Bedford businesses are quietly growing online with Shopify
Walk down Bedford High Street on a Saturday and it still looks like a town that loves its bricks and mortar. The butcher knows names, the indie clothes shop still dresses a whole generation…
What people look for in online platforms before signing up
It does not take many bad sign-ups to change how people behave online. One or two disappointing experiences are usually enough. A site looks promising, the first page seems fine, and…
The best type of car for your life, not your ego
The right car makes your days easier. It fits your commute, your budget, your family, and the roads you use most. Current UK car-buying guides keep pushing the same message: start with how you…