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Bedford River Festival

Bedford Radio mobile studio. Image: Bedford Radio

Local radio station “slapped in the face” after River Festival broadcast confusion

Bedford Radio said it has been “slapped in the face” by a lack of support from the Borough Council to cover this weekend’s River Festival. But the council said its long-standing policy...
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Child at the top of a Helter Skelter peering down at a big crowd at Bedford River Festival

Planning on coming to the River Festival this weekend? Here’s how you can get there

With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to attend the Bedford River Festival this weekend (20 and 21 July), everyone is encouraged to plan their trip in advance...
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What’s on Bedford: 11 – 21 July 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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Image: CODE Justice in Motion

“It’s a vital story to tell” – CODE to highlight issues of County Lines and youth knife crime in Bedford River Festival performance

CODE, created by the 'Justice in Motion' theatre company, are set to perform at the Bedford River Festival, on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 July, between 12pm to 3pm, in Harpur Square...
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Jet Boots Bob at Bedford River Festival in front of the town bridge Image: Bedford Borough Council

Everything you need to know about Bedford River Festival 2024

There’s a packed schedule this summer in Bedford, from Bedfringe to the River Festival, the Italian festival to Eid celebrations, not to mention the Summer Sessions, the annual star-studded concerts in...
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Russell park full of people at the River Festival

Monthly column: Bigger and better than before, Bedford River Festival is back

Families across the Borough will have an unforgettable start to their summer holidays as our iconic River Festival returns. Over Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2024, a cultural extravaganza...
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Darren Roe, Stagecoach. Image: Stagecoach East

Passengers warned of reduced bus service as drivers vote to strike on dates throughout July and August

A reduced Stagecoach bus service will run in Bedfordhire on dates in July and August after bus drivers turned down a pay offer. The affected dates include the weekend of the Bedford River Festival...
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River Great Ouse. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Artists of all ages and abilities invited to take part in River Festival art project

Amateur and professional artists of all ages are invited to take part in a new community art project, with the chance to have their work displayed at this summer's River Festival. The project, launched by...
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River Great Ouse project at showcase exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the River Great Ouse in Bedford will open at the Basement @ Bunyan this week and will culminate in a showcase at the River Festival in July. After a year of artistic exploration and...
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Bjorn Hove, lead events and infrastructure officer at Bedford Borough Council. Image: Bedford Borough Council

River Festival organiser Bjorn says he’s thinking about it “24 hours a day”

While it may only happen every two years for the average Bedfordian, for the people who pull together the Bedford River Festival it's something they work on daily, from just a few weeks after the...
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