What’s on Bedford: 2 – 13 September 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…
Bedford High Street tarmac patch must be replaced by Anglian Water
Anglian Water will be forced to fund the restoration of Bedford High Street after temporary tarmac was left in place of block paving following recent emergency water main repairs…
Bedford Greenacre principal Ian Daniel to retire after 38 years
Bedford Greenacre Independent School has begun recruiting a new headteacher following the news that long-serving Principal Ian Daniel will retire in August 2027 after 38 years at the school…
Sharnbrook yoga retreat owner ordered to pay £13,000 for tax fraud
A Sharnbrook man who ran a yoga retreat and Airbnb while fraudulently claiming council tax discounts for six years has been ordered to pay more than £13,000 at Luton Crown Court…
Review: 25th anniversary of Twinwood Festival delivers the ultimate vintage weekend
It’s the August bank holiday weekend, the time for lovers of all things vintage to take an adventure back in time via Twinwood Festival, a place where you can easily forget what year you are in…
Letters: Bedford Central Library was designed as a library, it needs to be upgraded not moved
In response to the news that Bedford Borough Council is considering the future of Bedford Central Library. I think we can all agree on the importance of libraries for learning, promoting wellbeing…
Number plate checks brought in at Barkers Lane tip to stop out-of-towners dumping waste
Bedford Borough Council says its new vehicle registration system will protect the Barkers Lane tip from misuse by businesses and people from outside the borough…
Bedford School co-ed move is part of wider independent schools investment, says Harpur Trust CEO
When the news broke that Bedford School would be going co-educational from September 2027, it marked one of the biggest shifts in the school’s 475-year history…