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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...

Russell Park hosts finish line favourite as Bedford Run Fest hailed a success

Organisers of this year's Bedford Running Festival have hailed the event a success with almost 3,000 runners taking part and then many more joining in with the celebrations across the whole...

Shop local: How some Bedford indies are hoping others follow their lead

Bedford's non-essential shops, plus hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons and gyms, are throwing open their doors again today, a month...

blender brings live music to Bedford’s Brewpoint this month

Live music is returning to Bedford this month, as Brewpoint launches Music on Point at its outdoor pop up bar.Curated by the blender team...

Live-streamed ‘lockdown sessions’ launch Blender Selects EP on Friday

The planned launch of a crowdfunded EP will still take place this Friday, but instead of a traditional gig, the event will be streamed live and raise...

Taste Bedford returns to Mill Meadows

There's just over a week until the Taste Bedford food and music festival returns to the banks of the River Great Ouse, showcasing the best in street food...

We Are Bedford reaches 17,000 members

The We Are Bedford facebook group has reached a significant milestone today, welcoming its 17,000 member. Created as part of the We Are Bedford event in 2010, that helped...

150 events in 13 days across five venues – Bedfringe is back

Bedfringe is back. From 15 to 27 July, 50 events in 13 days across five venues will come to Bedford for the 13th International Bedford Festival Fringe...

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