The Ferris Wheel at this year's WinterWonderland in Bedford Park
The biggest real ice rink in the county and a 36m high Ferris wheel are just two of the attractions at Bedford's WinterWonderdland, due to open on Saturday, 25 November. The festive event is currently being...
Bedford Town Centre at Christmas. Image: Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council is inviting artists, performers, and storytellers to share the magic of the Christmas season and spread festive cheer across our community. A space in the...
DJ, producer, remixer and acid house trailblazer, Terry Farley is heading to Herd on St Cuthbert's Street later this month (Saturday, 24 November) for what is bound to be a very special night...
The latest season of talks from the Skeptics in the Pub kicks off next Thursday (26 September) with a fascinating look at town and city planning with world-renowned architectural and planning...
If you've been along Midland Road in the last few days, you'll have already seen the changes beginning to take place in number five. The former Virgin Media building was...
Empire Windrush
A Bedford-based charity dedicated to the legacy of Windrush descendants and the contribution of Caribbean migrants to the cultural diversity of Bedford has announced a series of free events to mark National Windrush Day...
Totally Locally's Fiver Fest is back in Bedford - once again serving up some great £5 offers and giving us all a great excuse to visit our favourite shops - and discover new ones. The event is a national celebration...
Controversial performer Katie Hopkins promoting her live show, Live Laugh Love
A third prospective venue for a comedy show by Katie Hopkins has pulled the plug on the event, citing fear of demonstrations by protesters outside the club. After cancellations by Bedford Corn...
As part of the weekend's Coronation celebrations, the independent businesses on St Cuthbert's Street will be welcoming visitors on Sunday to their very own street party. The St Cuthbert's Street Festival...
This week I was asked to contribute to an East Anglia tourist guide, highlighting must-see events taking place in Bedford throughout the year. It was an opportunity...
If you like the idea of being in a room full of like-minded people, listening to different points of view and being able to rationally question the speaker - basically...
With just 333 days until Christmas, the organisers of one of the town's most popular festivals have announced the theme for this year's event. The Bedford Christmas...