Monthly column: Bedford Hindu Temple brings Bedford together through faith, culture and community service
Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust celebrated its fifth anniversary on 3 October with an evening of music, dance and community spirit at Clapham Village Hall…
Bedford girl beats thousands to win Foyle Young Poets Award
A 17-year-old student from Bedford has beaten competition from almost 12,000 global entries to be named a top 15 winner in the prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026…
Panacea Charitable Trust awards BRASS £10,000 to help deliver local refugee support
Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support (BRASS) will use a £10,000 grant from the Panacea Charitable Trust to create two new roles helping clients learn…
What’s on Bedford: 14 – 25 October 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…
Andy’s Man Club among the beneficiaries as Bedfordshire Barbarians Super Vets return to action
One of the county’s newest community rugby teams returned to action on Saturday (10 October), travelling to Kettering to kick off the latest of their charity ‘Vets’ matches…
Bedford Lottery Club hits £75,000 milestone for community club funds
A dedicated supporters lottery has raised nearly £75,000 for Bedford Town FC, delivering over £1,000 every month in vital funds to the Eagles while rewarding local fans…
Bedford’s men hit eight in eventful hockey card at Chester Road
There were nine wins and a draw across Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 senior squads at the weekend, with just four teams losing out on points. The Men’s 1st XI put on a fantastic display for the Chester…
Seven outstanding young people appointed as Bedfordshire’s new Lord-Lieutenant cadets
Seven outstanding young people from Bedfordshire cadet organisations have been formally commissioned to support the lord-lieutenant at civic ceremonies and events during 2026/27…
Bedfordians urged to help decide the future of neighbourhood parks and community facilities
Bedford Borough Council is asking local people to help decide which neighbourhood facilities, parks and open spaces should be prioritised over the next 25 years as part of…