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Opinion: What are your top tips for a ‘hometown tourist’?

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...
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What’s on Bedford: 2 – 12 February 2023

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...
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What’s on Bedford: 26 January – 5 February 2023

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...
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What’s on Bedford: 19 – 29 January 2023

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...
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What’s on Bedford: 12 – 22 January 2023

Our indispensable guide to the best of what's on in Bedford over the next 10 days. Featuring live music, theatre, film, comedy, exhibitions and family-friendly fun...
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What’s on Bedford: 5 – 15 January 2023

Happy new year! If your new year's resolution was to find out about loads of great things happening right on your doorstep, then... you've come to the right place...
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Esquires’ annual BowieJam aims to raise the roof and funds for Bedford Daycare Hospice

The seventh annual 'BowieJam' at Bedford Esquires takes place on Sunday 8 January and this year they are celebrating the life of David Bowie while also raising funds for...
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Opinion: Squaring the LGBT+ circle of the Qatar World Cup

Today is Men’s World Cup Final day. It’s an occasion that comes around once every four years and encapsulates the imaginations of football fans around the planet, although once again, we find...
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What’s on Bedford: 15 – 31 December 2022

With just 10 days til the big day, we've got a full round-up of festive things to do, taking you right through til New Year's Eve. From traditional pantomimes to live music...
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What’s on Bedford: 8 – 18 December 2022

The temperatures may be dropping, but the Christmas excitement is rising in Bedford. Some great family-friendly theatre shows, the obligatory Love Actually screening, amazing...
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