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Tom Carr, Bedford Clanger

Bedford's Ciaran McCarthy in the Countdown studio ahead of his quarter-final, which was broadcast on 16 December 2025

Bedford word wizard could be first deaf Countdown Octochamp

Bedford's, Ciaran McCarthy reached the quarter-finals of Series 92 of Countdown, winning eight straight heat games, meaning he will forever be heralded as a Countdown 'Octochamp'...
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Mohit Mathur as Uday Kumar in 'Dial 1 for UK' at the Place Theatre

Review: ‘Dial 1 for UK’ links dreams of success to the stark reality of migration for some

Visiting Bedford's Place Theatre on a student visa is Uday Kumar - or UK for short - in a harrowing but charming one man play about one Indian man's hopes and dreams of escaping...
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Putt Putt Social promotion poster

Say hello to 90s nostalgia with re-imagined modern shoot ’em ups at Putt Putt Social

Putt Putt Social, situated in the middle of the town centre, is introducing yet another spectacle to their vast array of games, so we sent our Sport Editor, Tom to go and check out the action...
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Five of the six cast with backs turned to camera in the Lost Lionesses Play

Review: The Lost Lionesses tell a story all football fans should hear

It's 1971. A group of footballers, including Bedford's Jan Emms, are lacing up their boots to represent 'Inglaterra' in a Women's World Cup, preparing for their opening game against...
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Rock Choir, one of the support acts at Bedford Park Summer Sessions 2025

Proms In The Park rock latest support act for Bedford Park Summer Sessions

Bedford Park Summer Sessions have announced their latest support act for the Proms in the Park event taking place on Sunday 6 July, with your chance to catch them at a discounted price...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council apologises and pays compensation after housing bidding blunder

Carers in Bedfordshire volunteer helping an older man with a jigsaw puzzle. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

Singer, actor, dancer and DJ Zoe Birkett is picuted sitting on the floor surrounded by DJ equipment ahead of her Diva Download show at MillFest

West End star Zoe Birkett talks MillFest, her 25-year career, and making a life in Bedfordshire

(l-) Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, known as Zandile, and daughters Nala and Natalie. Image: Supplied by Bedfordshire Police

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark MBE joins Bedford Modern School (BMS) September 2021

Former England rugby star signs up as local CIC ambassador

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