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Plant stall at the Higgins as part of The Great Big Green Week. Image The Higgins Bedford

Great Big Green Week in Bedford – loads of free events to connect with nature

The Great Big Green Week is back in Bedford from 6 - 14 June, and for the ninth year running, there are lots of free events taking place across the borough. The Great Big Green Week is...
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Food Waste Caddy in a kitchen Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough collects 442 tonnes of food waste in first month

Bedford Borough Council says 442 tonnes of food waste have been collected in the first month of the new weekly recycling service. The food waste collected is recycled through...
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Road sign pointing to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Barkers Lane, Bedford. Image: Bedford Borough Council

“Too small” Bedford tip set for replacement as queues frustrate locals

Bedford Borough Council is drawing up plans for a new recycling centre as residents raise concerns over congestion at Barker’s Lane. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service...
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Cllr Nicky Gribble on a litter pick with members of the public in Renhold. Image Nicky Gribble Facebook

Monthly column: What a load of rubbish

Hello, I am Councillor Nicola Gribble, representing Renhold and Ravensden, a lovely rural ward just north of Bedford town. I am a first-time councillor, elected in May 2023, and I am...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

New water plant, substation and EV hub planned for Universal Studios UK

ESP Utilities Group will design, build and operate new water, power and energy infrastructure for the planned Universal resort in Bedford, including a treatment facility, substation and large...
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Colmworth Golf Club landscape view

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...
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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...
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Contents of an orange-lidded recycling bin. Image Bedford Borough Council

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...
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(l-r) Mike Nocito and Clark Datchler of Johnny Hates Jazz Image: Johnny Hates Jazz/Fair use

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...
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An abandoned car submerged on the flooded A421, 23 September 2024. Image: Cozzas Drone/Facebook

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...
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