9 November 2026

Food & Drink

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Letters: 19p for a bag of potatoes is destroying the livelihood of the farmers that grow them

Last week Sainsbury’s had an offer for 2.5 kg bags of potatoes for 19p. You could also get a kilo of carrots, a swede or half a kilo... of parsnips for the unbelievably...

Wellington Arms celebrates CAMRA Pub of the Year award

The landlady and staff at one of Bedford’s most popular pubs are celebrating the presentation of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award for North Bedfordshire...

Cheers to Christmas as Brewpoint highlights its ‘beery’ best gifts

Christmas is coming to Bedford and it’s time to start thinking about presents. Have you got someone in the family impossible to buy for, a beer connoisseur, or perhaps you’re after a family experience...

Get your World Cup pitch-side seats at a Bedford Wells & Co pub

The Lionesses saw a fantastic competition win earlier in the year when they bought it home (finally). Can our lads do the same this Winter as they travel to Qatar for the live-action? Want a piece...

New book celebrates the history of Bedfordshire’s lost boozers

If you're looking for the ideal Christmas present for that hard-to-buy-for pub-loving member of your family, then look no further than the new book, published by the Bedford Clanger's...

Review: Bedford’s Chicken George set to rule the roost as new sports bar hits the spot

Bedford's Chicken George is now open and if delicious freshly cooked food, sport, music, and a great atmosphere is your thing, you'll want to get yourself down to their new sports...

Kids eat free at Wells & Co pubs in Bedford this summer

School’s out for the summer and until Wednesday 31 August, Wells & Co have introduced a 'Kids Eat Free' deal at three of their Bedford pubs. The D’Parys, Gordon Arms and The Pheasant

Brewpoint Bedford wins CAMRA pub design award

Bedford’s newly opened Brewpoint pub has been named joint ‘new build’ winner in this year’s CAMRA pub design awards.The awards, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale, assess...

Cheers to beer this Father’s Day with Brewpoint

Looking for a last-minute gift for Dad? Have no fear, Brewpoint are here. Brewpoint will be running tours across the Father’s Day weekend with a special one-off breakfast tour...

Carlton pub takes CAMRA crown as North Bedfordshire pub of the year

The Fox at Carlton has been named the North Bedfordshire Pub of the Year, with judges saying the free house is "a fine establishment ". Dan Veal, North Bedfordshire CAMRA...

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