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East West Rail car park plans still threaten Ashburnham Road flats

Despite scaling back plans for a multi-storey car park at Bedford station, East West Rail is pressing ahead with the demolition of homes on Ashburnham Road to clear land...

Review: Smiles and superb Southeast Asian street food at Rice Street Fusions

St Cuthbert's Street is easily one of Bedford's most vibrant spots right now, so being shown to a window seat at Rice Street Fusions to watch the world go by was the perfect start to...

Bedford train crash report highlights technical faults and missed warnings

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an interim report into June's fatal collision near Bedford, revealing a sequence of missed warnings, unrecognised alarms...

New high-tech postbox ends eight-mile round trips in Wixams

A new state-of-the-art solar postbox has been installed on Meadow Road, ending frustrating eight-mile round trips for local people in western Wixams and signalling further infrastructure to come...

East West Rail Co scales back Bedford station car park plans

Following intense local backlash, East West Rail has revealed revised, scaled-back plans for Bedford station parking. The split-site proposal includes a potential GP surgery, though traffic concerns remain...

Flooding on the River Great Ouse and what it means for homeowners

Discover how Great Ouse flood risks impact Bedford homeowners. Learn about flood zones, riparian duties, Flood Re insurance, and practical property protection.

Letters: What we were promised vs what we are getting – It’s time to respect Bedford

Not so long ago, Bedford Borough Council heavily promoted its consolidated town centre Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). We were told that bringing these orders together...

Silver Street transformed as Furniture Warehouse opens its doors in Bedford this Saturday

A town centre building that has been neglected since 2020 is being given a new lease of life this weekend, as Furniture Warehouse opens its newest branch this weekend...

“Unseen and unheard”: Bedford conference will tackle childhood trauma of parental imprisonment

A Bedford headteacher and Invisible Walls are hosting a local conference to help practitioners tackle the hidden trauma of parental imprisonment. It is estimated that up to 310,000...

What’s on Bedford: 30 September – 11 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...