What’s on Bedford: 5 – 16 August 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…
Original Culture Festival returns to Priory Country Park with a full day of family-friendly fun
Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Original Culture Festival will be bringing the party to town this month, with an added special family day so that everyone can enjoy the vibes…
Bedford Borough charity chair launches 100-mile solo running challenge for disabled youth
Podington man Paul Lockyer, 61, is taking on a 100-mile solo running challenge across Bedfordshire to raise funds for Embrace, a charity supporting local families living with…
New Blue Plaque scheme aims to honour Bedfordshire’s “forgotten” heroes
Bedfordians are being invited to help uncover underrepresented historical figures for national blue plaque commemoration across Bedfordshire and the wider region…
Red panda travels 800 miles to Woburn Safari Park for breeding program
A young male red panda has arrived at Woburn Safari Park from France as part of a European breeding programme to help safeguard the endangered species. Visitors can now see him in his home…
Monthly column: Hands off our hospital – again
There are some places in Bedford that I can’t imagine not existing. Bedford Hospital is one of them. My children were born there. In recent years I have visited family and friends…
Bedford Borough faces growth pressure as neighbouring council reviews housing sites
Central Bedfordshire Council is reviewing 452 potential development sites alongside major infrastructure projects, as neighbouring Bedford Borough prepares for…