9 November 2026

Food & Drink

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From Dead Pubs to live pods: Lloyd Lugsden launches Pubs of the Shire podcast

Clanger contributor and pub writer, Lloyd Lugsden, has launched a new podcast and - no surprises - it's a celebration of hostelries, both local and further afield. Lloyd, who is the author...

How d’you like them apples? Bromham Apple Day returns to Bromham Mill this October

Bromham Apple Day - a highlight of Bedford’s Autumn calendar - returns this month as an annual celebration of rural traditions, local crafts and the majesty of the humble apple...

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...

Run, don’t walk to the 48th Bedford Beer and Cider Festival

It’s a sure sign that Autumn’s in the air when the Bedford Beer and Cider Festival returns to the Corn Exchange, bringing world-class brews, mouth-watering food, and, this year, a special...

150 years of Bedford’s brewing heritage on display at The Higgins

As we raise a glass to 150 years of Wells & Co's brewing history in Bedford, a new display at the Higgins Bedford tells the story of one of the town's most enduring family businesses...

Love Your Local: a Clanger celebration of Bedford’s pubs

This month's Bedford Clanger cover story is a celebration of the Borough's pubs, past and present. At the heart of many communities, pubs need our support now more than ever. As more...

Food review: Dadaji’s – South Asian cuisine in Castle Lane

We’ve watched the team behind Dadaji’s evolve their offering over the years, and it really feels like they’ve found their sweet spot with this one. Right in the heart of town, Dadaji’s isn’t...

Review: Fuego is perfect for a lunch that’s fast, fresh and full of Spanish flavour

If you work in town, you’ll know the holy trinity of a good lunch: quick, good value and reliably on time. Fuego understands that perfectly, and their lunch menu hits all three without losing the magic...

Bedford-based brewer celebrates latest success in the low-calorie beer revolution

A Bedford-based brewer is celebrating the latest stage of world domination for his award-winning low-calorie, gluten-free beers. Jimmy Walsh, who is originally from New Zealand but came...

Win a £50 bar tab at Harpur Street’s Hidden Barrel

A new bar has opened in Bedford town centre, and to celebrate, we're giving two readers the chance to win a £50 bar tab each. The Hidden Barrel opened in July on Harpur Street, on...

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