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The exterior of Esquires live music venue in Bedord. It has an inviting outdoor seating area and festoon lights.

Bedford Esquires celebrates 35 years 

2025 sees a milestone in Bedford’s live music history as it marks the 35th anniversary of the town’s iconic, award-winning live music venue, Esquires. Originally a 19th-century Methodist chapel (you can still see some...
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The information board at Greyfriars car park, showing new charges for Sunday and overnight parking

Council accused of ‘u-turn’ after reversing ‘stealth’ Sunday parking charges

Bedford Borough Council's executive has been accused of another 'u-turn' after it scrapped Sunday parking charges just days after they were introduced, saying it was nothing more than a "discrepancy". Bedfordians, councillors and...
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Portrait of Sarah Frazer of John Medhurst Jewellers. Image: Sarah Frazer

Great Bedfordian: Sarah Fraser of John Medhurst Jewellers

This month’s Great Bedfordian is a champion of Bedford’s independent shopping scene and a great supporter of the Bedford Clanger. Sarah Frazer (nee Medhurst) grew up in Bedford but left to study history and politics...
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Pulp lead singer, Jarvis Cocker and Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip stand over a mixing desk.

Jarvis Cocker and Alexis Taylor bring DJ set to Esquires for charity fundraiser

On Friday, 7 February, Jarvis Cocker and Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor will play a special back-to-back DJ set at Esquires to raise funds for three charities. The special event is part of Bedford Esquires' 35th-anniversary celebrations and...
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Rosanna Heasman, the owner of The Store refill shop in Bedford, is pictured in front of the plants on the vertical living wall that she installed on the outside of St Cuthbert's Arcade on St Cuthbert's Street.

Great Bedfordian: Rosanna Heasman

As we continue our spotlight on Bedford's indie retailers, our recent Great Bedfordian is someone who has revolutionised sustainable shopping in Bedford and is the owner of...
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What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 December 2024

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...
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What’s on Bedford: 24 October – 3 November 2024

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...
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A black and white photo of The Quireboys

Quireboys perform one-off fundraising gig after former bandmate’s cancer diagnosis

Spike and Nigel Mogg from the Quireboys have announced a special one-off gig for their great friend and former bandmate Luke Bossendorfer, at Esquires in Bedford on Tuesday, 12 November...
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The Greensands. Image: blender

The Future Sessions shine spotlight on four emerging local bands at Esquires

This month, The Future Sessions will bring four of the area’s best new and emerging young bands to Esquires, celebrating original music from the next generation. On Friday, 27 September, Daybreak...
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Alfie Templeman. Image: Alfie Templeman

Great Bedfordian: Alfie Templeman

Each month, the Bedford Clanger chooses its 'Great Bedfordian' and asks them to recommend their favourite local places for us to check out. September's Great Bedfordian is singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alfie Templeman...
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