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St Cuthbert’s Festival puts the party into the heart of Bedford

This bank holiday weekend, St Cuthbert’s Street is once again closing the road and throwing a party to celebrate the wonderful and unique businesses that make up this Bedford indies hot-spot...

Bedford Ian writes…

26 June 2026: Quiet heroes, Black marker, Mayor's mumblings, ベッドフォードはクソじゃない。and Bregret. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...

Great Bedfordian: Matthew Wolton

This month’s Great Bedfordian is the co-owner of Herd, Matthew Wolton. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Herd on St Cuthbert’s Street has been the go-to burger joint in Bedford since it opened...

Review: Have you Herd – they’re still the best burgers in Bedford

When people ask for recommendations on social media for the best burgers in Bedford, the responses are almost always 100% for Herd – and there’s a valid reason for that...

Bring on the sunshine for St Cuthbert’s Street Festival

If you’re looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Sunday, then look no further than St Cuthbert’s Street, which is hosting a free all-day festival. For the first time, the road will be closed to traffic...

Join the Bedford Clanger’s New Year’s Revolution

Back in 2014, The Bedford Clanger launched the manifesto for its New Year’s Revolution and 10 years on, the intention still seems relevant and the artwork, designed by Kristina Bullen, is still marvellous and always...

New photography book shines a spotlight on 21st-century Bedford

A new book featuring the work of nine local photographers is shining a light on some of the off-the-beaten-track sights of Bedford to document our town in the 21st century. Documenting Bedford...

Herd street art brightens up St Cuthbert’s

A drab wall on St Cuthbert's Street has been given a new lease of life thanks to the owners of Herd and one of their creative customers.Artist Amy Yearley is a regular at the restaurant and bar and already works...

Interview: Mr C chats music, food and The End

Mr C aka Richard West is probably best known for MCing with The Shamen on their singles Move Any Mountain, Phorever People and the verrry naughty no.1 single Ebeneezer Goode where Mr C channelled...

What’s on Bedford: 4 – 14 May 2023

Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Thursday and is the only guide you need to know what’s on and...

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