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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...

Breaking news: Council says only indoor Christmas events going ahead as Storm Darragh heads our way

Bedford Borough Council has said that the yellow weather warnings surrounding Storm Darragh this weekend have meant that only the indoor markets in the Haropur Suite and some small...

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...

What’s on Bedford: 27 November – 8 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...

Can you help reunite these family photos with their owners?

A chance purchase at a car boot sale has led a local vintage trader on a mission to find the owner of some family photos, perfectly preserved in an old clutch bag. Felicity Guy, who owns Curated Violet...

What’s on Bedford: 9 – 19 May 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...

The return of Bedford Flea this weekend

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - yes, Bedford Flea season is back and we cannot wait to see what 2024 has in store for us! The first market of the year is on this Sunday, 12 May with organiser, Laura Holmes...

Your essential guide to festive fun in Bedford this Christmas

The festive season officially kicks off in Bedford and Kempston this weekend (25 and 26 November) when the new Christmas lights will be switched on in Harpur Square and at the Saxon Centre in Kempston...

What’s on Bedford: 2 – 12 November 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 exhibitions, The Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 5 – 15 October 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 exhibitions, The Bedford...

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