What’s on Bedford: 27 May – 7 June 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…
Volunteer Pippa celebrates two decades of supporting Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice
A Bedford woman who was inspired to lend her support to a local hospice after they cared for her mum is celebrating 20 years of volunteering. Pippa Hawker, 75, began volunteering at the…
Man killed in Aylesbury Road police shooting named as Angelo Russo
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed that the man shot by Bedfordshire Police during an incident on Aylesbury Road was Angelo Russo. The 41-year-old from Bedford…
Improvement panel warns Bedford Borough Council over budget risks and delays in Children’s Services
Bedford Borough Council’s independent improvement panel has warned that slow progress in Children’s Services reforms and mounting savings pressures are raising “significant concerns” about…
Court orders Bedford man to repay £7,000 after social housing and Council Tax fraud
A court has ruled that a man from Bedford must repay more than £7,000 after failing to declare he no longer lived at his social housing property. Shaun Johnson, 41, who held a bpha tenancy…
Free sessions returning to Bedford’s tennis courts as council teams up with the NTA
Free tennis is returning to Bedford Park this summer as part of a new jointly-funded programme from Bedford Borough Council and the National Tennis Association (NTA)…
Legal advice: Top seven things to check when buying a residential property in England
Buying a home is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. While the process is exciting, it’s also complex, involving lots of legal fine print that can have long-term financial implications…
Bedford figures show local impact of national rise in discriminatory school exclusions
New data shows a national rise in school suspensions linked to racist, homophobic and disablist abuse. Bedford Borough’s figures remain lower than many councils. The figures form part of a wider…