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Christmas on a budget? A Bedford student shares their top tips for making your money go further

It’s the question we find ourselves asking every year, every Christmas, every dinner party, and now every time we make meals, whether it’s for one person or a family. Food shopping has...

Sargeant heroics keep Bedford Hockey Ladies top of the league at Christmas

Last minute heroics from Bedford Hockey Club Ladies' 1st XI goalkeeper, Leanne Sargeant helped keep her side top of the league heading into the Christmas break following a dramatic 4-3 victory...

Stagsden florist brings back Bedford’s giant Silver Faces Christmas wreath

Independent florist Hay Lane Flowers in Stagsden has once again created Bedford’s giant Christmas wreath at the Silver Faces statue on Silver Street, with Costa Coffee sponsoring this year’s installation...

Bedford Borough Council confirms Christmas bin collection calendar

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed Christmas and New Year bin collection changes for December 2025 and early January 2026, including recycling advice and how to download your collection...

Family Action warns thousands of children across East of England could wake up without presents this Christmas

Family Action warns that thousands of children across the East of England could wake up without presents this Christmas, as its Toy Appeal seeks to bring hope and dignity to struggling families...

What’s on Bedford: 14 – 24 November 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...

It’s Bought in Bedford – the best guide to festive shopping in Bedford’s best independent businesses

With Christmas fast approaching, it's certainly not too early to start thinking about where you'll get all your Christmas presents this year, and with Bedford full of brilliant independent businesses...

Opinion: Why don’t we celebrate St George’s Day? Blame late-stage capitalism

Every week I compile our regular ‘what’s on guide’ and every week I’m overwhelmed with the quality and breadth of events that take place in our little old town…

Ferris wheel and real ice rink among Bedford’s Winter Wonderland attractions

The biggest real ice rink in the county and a 36m high Ferris wheel are just two of the attractions at Bedford's WinterWonderdland, due to open on Saturday, 25 November. The festive event is currently being...

Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...

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