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Bjon Hove, Bedford Borough Council's lead events and infrastructure officer, in Russell Park ahead of the 2026 Bedford River Festival. Behind him the big wheel is being erected and workers are putting up stalls and other attractions. Image: Bedford Independent.

WATCH: The River Festival is “a Bedford event,” says the Bedfordian who pulls it all together

The Bedford River Festival returns this weekend (18 and 19 July). While council staff manage the infrastructure, local independent businesses and community groups are running the main events...
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Rebecca Steers in the Bedford Radio studio

Great Bedfordian: Rebecca Steers

This month’s Great Bedfordian is Rebecca Steers, volunteer station manager at Bedford Radio. Rebecca is passionate about Bedford and giving a platform to people to share their...
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Nick Barratt of Evermore Tattoo Parlour. Image: Cameron Scrimgeour

Bedford Indies: Evermore Tattoo Parlour

Evermore Tattoo Parlour opened in 2012, and 14 years on, owner Nick Barratt says he still gets pure joy from meeting and connecting with people over art and ideas. What started with...
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The Great Big Green Week Bedford 2024. Image: Vicky Couchman Climate Coalition

Take part in The Great Big Green Week in Bedford this June

The Great Big Green Week is returning this June, a celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. From Saturday 8 - Sunday 16 June, Bedfordshire Climate Change...
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What’s on Bedford: 21 September – 1 October 2023

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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SAS clean up at Watergate Bay

Community litter pick to celebrate Million Mile Clean success

Bedford residents are invited to take part in a community clean-up as part of the Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Clean celebrations.
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What’s on Bedford: 16 – 26 June 2022

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How and where Bedfordians can donate to support the people of Ukraine

In the face of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, it’s no surprise that local social media groups are inundated with requests asking for the best...
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Garden tours, litter picks, virtual talks and beer – all part of the Great Big Green Week in Bedford

Over 27 events will be taking place in Bedford next week as part of a nationwide campaign to highlight the need for urgent action on climate and nature. Starting this Saturday (18 September)...
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