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Food and Drink

Two Bedford Morris men queuing up at the Cider Bar at Bromham Apple Day at Bromham Mill

How d’you like them apples? Bromham Apple Day returns to Bromham Mill this October

Bromham Apple Day - a highlight of Bedford’s Autumn calendar - returns this month as an annual celebration of rural traditions, local crafts and the majesty of the humble apple...
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Six glasses of white wine and a delicious deli sharig platter at the Blue Glass on St Peter's Street

Food review: The Blue Glass, St Peter’s Street

There are some places in Bedford that just feel right the moment you walk through the door. The Blue Glass on St Peter’s Street is one of them, an independent wine bar and merchant, lovingly...
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What’s on Bedford: 28 May – 8 June 2025

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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What’s on Bedford: 14 – 25 May 2025

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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What’s on Bedford: 7 – 18 May 2025

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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Say cheese! Image: Decant

Food and drink review: Decant Wine and Cheese Bar

Nestled in the quiet back streets of Bedford is a treat for wine and cheese lovers. The Decant Wine & Cheese Bar on Castle Lane is now in its sixth year of business and has become a popular stop for anyone...
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Creams Bedford owner Tariq Mahmood personally welcomed each and every one of the hundreds of Bedfordians who came to his dessert parlour today. Image: Bedford Independent

Review: Bedford screams for ice cream as town centre dessert parlour celebrates 16th birthday

The sound of children laughing filled the air this Friday (17 May) as Creams, the dessert parlour chain, celebrated their 16th birthday with a free scoop of ice cream for every customer at the...
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Paris House Woburn Phil Fanning and team during service

Review: Paris House – modern fine dining right on our doorstep

While I wouldn’t consider myself a full-on-foody, I love food and feel I know enough about it to tell when I’m about to experience something special. I got this feeling the moment I walked through...
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Brewpoint glass of beer

Cheers to Christmas as Brewpoint highlights its ‘beery’ best gifts

Christmas is coming to Bedford and it’s time to start thinking about presents. Have you got someone in the family impossible to buy for, a beer connoisseur, or perhaps you’re after a family experience...
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Foxy Wings Xmas comp advert

Competition: Win a festive meal for four at Foxy Wings

Thanks to our friends at Foxy Wings, we've got a great Christmas competition to kick off the festive season. You can win a Christmas set meal for four people at Riverside...
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