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Colmworth Golf Club nominated for national sustainability award

When it comes to sustainability in golf, Colmworth Golf Club is up there as one of the most prominent, and the Club has once again been nominated for an England Golf Award, recognising its impact...

What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 February 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...

Council sees 24% increase in recycling as glass collections rolled out

Bedford Borough Council has described its glass recycling initiative as a 'sparkling success' after more than 220 tonnes of additional recycling were collected in December...

Johnny Hates Jazz frontman Clark Datchler on music, the planet and playing Bedford Esquires

Johnny Hates Jazz frontman Clark Datchler tells the Bedford Clanger how nature inspires his songwriting and why musicians should inspire, not lecture. When Shattered Dreams...

Monthly column: Why won’t the Government take forward our common sense steps to tackle flooding?

Why won’t the Government take forward our common-sense steps to tackle flooding? That’s the question I’m asking this Flood Action Week. Back in June, I introduced the Planning (Flooding) Bill...

Electric vehicle ‘car club’ for staff at council ends

Bedford Borough Council has ended its electric vehicle (EV) car club for staff, citing high costs and low usage, and is now looking at a salary sacrifice scheme as a more viable alternative...

Universal Studios lays out its plans amid expectations of “55,000 visitors per peak day”

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has laid out plans for its new Entertainment Resort Complex near Bedford, promising a "destination" Theme Park designed to offer "world-class storytelling"...

Monthly column: Balancing nature and growth: Planning reform to get Britain building

Britain’s outdated planning system has long delayed the homes we need, stalled infrastructure projects, and held back economic growth. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will...

East West Rail update reveals Bedfordians concerns on home demolition, traffic issues and environment

East West Railway Company has published its latest update on public feedback gathered during its 2024 non-statutory consultation. The update reveals that Bedfordians' concerns...

Mid Beds MP says jobs and economy boost from Luton Airport expansion must have environmental balance

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has welcomed the government’s approval of London Luton Airport’s expansion plans, saying the move could deliver thousands of jobs...

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