Monthly column: Young Carers in Bedford are doing too much, too young and they need your help now
Across Bedford, many children are caring for someone at home. A parent, a sibling, a loved one. They help with medication, they manage household tasks, and they carry emotional weight that most…
More than half of Bedford’s rough sleepers spending over 10 nights on the streets
A Bedford Borough Council report has revealed an increase in long-term rough sleeping, with more than half of rough sleepers now spending more than 10 nights on the streets…
Nine in 10 households seeking help from Bedford council are already homeless
A Bedford Borough Council report reveals that 92% of households seeking housing assistance are already homeless by the time they first contact the authority. A briefing for the Housing Committee…
What’s on Bedford: 10 – 21 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…
Real Bedford prepare for another crack at step three with new signings from rivals
Real Bedford have begun their rebuild ahead of another crack at life in Southern League Premier Central at step three in the non-league pyramid, beginning with a pair of players who were rivals…
Home Office urged to help as Yarl’s Wood cases increase demand on children’s services
Bedford Borough Council has raised concerns with the Home Office over the impact of referrals linked to people detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre whose…