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Bedford YouTuber raises nearly £3,000 in memory of star cat Basil

A popular Bedford content creator is raising funds for a local rescue charity in memory of his beloved cat Basil, who unexpectedly stole the on-screen spotlight. Mike Jeavons, known...

How Bedford Borough Council repairs local roads and fixes potholes

A complete guide to Bedford Borough road repairs, surface dressing, and reporting defects across local roads and major trunk routes like the A1, M1, and A421. During the 2024...

Bedfordshire Police warn drivers of traffic delays during abnormal load escorts

Bedfordshire Police have issued a travel advisory warning drivers to expect delays as abnormal load escorts travel from Kempston to London...

What’s on Bedford: 9 – 20 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 School against Rugby School attracts 2,000 fans to Goldington Road

Friday night (4 September) was a special occasion for all at Bedford School as the first team took to the Goldington Road pitch in front of 1,998 local rugby fans to face Rugby School...

Four in row for high flying Eagles as Bedford Town score last minute winner at Worksop

Bedford Town are now fifth in National League North after Finley Wilkinson's winner in the first minute of injury time secured a fourth straight victory at Worksop Town on Tuesday...

Man wanted over Great Denham triple murder admits South Africa gun charges

A 45-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of his wife and two daughters in Great Denham faces an extradition hearing in South Africa after pleading guilty to firearms charges...

Bedfordshire sisters secure £19,865 grant for local SEND families

Two Bedfordshire sisters have drawn on their own family experiences to secure £19,865 in National Lottery funding, delivering free sensory soft play sessions for local SEND children...

Bedford landmarks to turn ‘Magpas’ orange to support Air Ambulance Week

As part of Air Ambulance Week (7 - 11 September), landmarks in Bedford will be lit in orange in support of the Magpas Air Ambulance - a charity that receives no government funding...

New service launched at Bedford Hospital to support families in maternity care

A new service has been launched at Bedford Hospital's maternity unit to support families who might be arriving earlier than expected, may need to stay longer or are...