What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 November 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…
Urgent appeal for help to find missing 30-year-old Bedford woman

Bedfordshire Police have launched an urgent appeal for help to find missing 30-year-old Sana from Bedford. Officers are concerned for her welfare and urge anyone with sightings to contact 101…
Column: Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure

Too much power in this country has flowed one way: towards Westminster. This must change. But with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters…
Carlton dairy farm “devastated” by inclusion in undercover animal welfare exposé

A Bedfordshire dairy farm has expressed heartbreak and raised serious safety concerns after being named in an undercover investigation alleging widespread animal…
Bedfordshire Police chief rejects “bad apple” myth pledging to rebuild public trust

Chief constable Trevor Rodenhurst rejects the bad apple myth as Bedfordshire Police officers blow the whistle on toxic colleagues to rebuild. In the final part of our four-part series…
Real Bedford rally for morale-boosting win at Anstey Nomads

Real Bedford once again went a goal down early on, but bounced back to register a much-needed 2-1 Southern League win at Anstey Nomads on Tuesday night (3 November)…
New Barkers Lane tip system sees 26,000 sign-ups in first month

Since its launch last month, over 26,000 vehicles have been registered on the new system at Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), according to Bedford Borough Council…
Rare chance to view historic bells and clock as landmark St Paul’s restoration begins

After seven dedicated years of campaigning and fundraising, a major restoration project at St Paul’s Church in Bedford town centre has officially reached its first major milestone…