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Hometown Tourist: On your bike in Bedford Borough

One of the best ways to see the beautiful countryside of our borough is by hopping on your bike and exploring the local cycle paths that are part of National Cycle Route 51...

Bedford Tour Guides: Explore the rich tapestry of Bedford’s history

Bedford Tour Guides' winter hiatus is nearly over, and the new season of guided walks will launch this Sunday (12 September), giving Bedfordians and visitors a chance to explore the rich tapestry...

North Beds Ramblers celebrate 50 years of walking groups

North Beds Ramblers, the oldest Ramblers Group in Bedfordshire, turns 50 in 2026, and they have a packed programme to celebrate. And thanks to a recently discovered walking...

Opinion: You say there’s nothing to do in Bedford. Have you actually looked?

Every time I step off the train for the university holidays, the first question that hangs in the air is, “So… what is there to do in Bedford?” Stroll through the town centre, or glance...

Exploring Bedford’s best walking and cycling routes

History buffs and culture vultures alike always fall for Bedford, a quintessential English town where the past meets the present in perfect harmony. Imagine a place where cyclists can...

Watch: Bedford in a Day 2024 – the final cut

Back in June, we asked Bedfordians to help us create a photographic representation of 24 hours in the Borough. We received dozens of applications to take part...

Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...

New photography book shines a spotlight on 21st-century Bedford

A new book featuring the work of nine local photographers is shining a light on some of the off-the-beaten-track sights of Bedford to document our town in the 21st century. Documenting Bedford...

The message is simple: local news needs to adapt or die

There’s a great saying that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and it’s never been more poignant when it comes to Bedford’s local newspapers. We’re now facing a choice in our town to simply...

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