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Bedford Ian writes…

6 February 2026: X marks the not, Tinsel trouble, Shop local... elsewhere, and Facepalm parking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he...

Bedford Ian writes…

30 January 2026: Phallic frosting, Christmas curse, Parking politics, and Cricket cuisine. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...

Plant it in the garden or recycle it: Giving your Christmas tree a green goodbye

With Christmas celebrations all but over, it's now time to decide how you're going to say "goodbye" to your Christmas tree. Will you plant it in your garden or recycling it? In 2020, over 14 tonnes...

A reminder to re-plant or recycle your real Christmas tree

Whether you're the kind of person to take down all the decorations on Boxing Day, or if you wait til the 11th hour on twelfth night, make sure you either...

Find the best festive fun and where to meet Santa Claus in Bedford this Christmas

Now that the Christmas light switch-on has taken place, the festive season in Bedford has officially started and some all-important decisions need to be...

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