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What’s on Bedford: 28 October – 8 November 2026

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...

Air ambulance charity launches urgent appeal to help with rising fuel costs

Ten years after Magpas Air Ambulance saved her from a horrific crash, a former patient is backing their urgent winter appeal as the charity faces an unexpected £50,000 aviation fuel...

Andy’s Man Club among the beneficiaries as Bedfordshire Barbarians Super Vets return to action

One of the county's newest community rugby teams returned to action on Saturday (10 October), travelling to Kettering to kick off the latest of their charity 'Vets' matches...

Monthly column: From a £1 bargain to a £50 lifeline – Madad’s Bedford homecoming

Madad began life in Bedford in 1981 as the Hira Islamic Centre. Local Muslims established the charity to create a place of worship. After its founder, Imam Irshad Ali, died in 2020...

Bedford YouTuber raises nearly £3,000 in memory of star cat Basil

A popular Bedford content creator is raising funds for a local rescue charity in memory of his beloved cat Basil, who unexpectedly stole the on-screen spotlight. Mike Jeavons, known...

Bedford landmarks to turn ‘Magpas’ orange to support Air Ambulance Week

As part of Air Ambulance Week (7 - 11 September), landmarks in Bedford will be lit in orange in support of the Magpas Air Ambulance - a charity that receives no government funding...

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

When Carers in Bedfordshire lost its long-standing local authority contract to deliver adult care services in December, the charity faced a pivotal moment. The contract, awarded by...

Canine Partners charity asks Bedfordians for their help to look after puppies

Canine partners, the national charity that breeds, train and supports assistance dogs, is expanding and urgently needs dog-loving volunteers to help raise and train the next generation…

Bedford charity shortlisted for national business award moves into the Harpur Centre

Bedford-founded charity and social-impact micro-business, Madad, is entering a new phase of growth after moving its Bedford charity store to the Harpur Centre…

Bedford railway apprentice to cycle 400 miles from Edinburgh to London for Cancer Research UK

A railway engineering apprentice from Bedford is set to pedal more than 400 miles in seven days to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Declan Kiely, who lives in Bedford, will team...

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