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What’s on Bedford: 22 July – 2 August 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...

What’s on Bedford: 24 June – 5 July 2026

Bedford Tour Guides: Explore the rich tapestry of Bedford’s history

Bedford Tour Guides' winter hiatus is nearly over, and the new season of guided walks will launch this Sunday (12 September), giving Bedfordians and visitors a chance to explore the rich tapestry...

Competition: Win a Brewpoint tour and beer tasting to celebrate Josephine Wells’ 175th anniversary

Bedford-based brewery, Wells & Co has launched a new beer to celebrate the birthday of one of the family’s most influential women. In honour of what would have been Josephine Wells’...

What’s on Bedford: 7 – 17 November 2024

New book celebrates the history of Bedfordshire’s lost boozers

If you're looking for the ideal Christmas present for that hard-to-buy-for pub-loving member of your family, then look no further than the new book, published by the Bedford Clanger's...

Bedford extends a warm welcome to Gordon Highlanders Association visitors

Thirty members of the Gordon Highlanders Association from Aberdeen were given a warm welcome when they visited Bedford this month. In 1915, Bedford played a significant...

91st anniversary of R101 crash remembered in history podcast

A history podcast, set up to alleviate the boredom of lockdown, has turned its attention to Bedford this week, to mark the 91st anniversary of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R101 airship...

Brickhill Primary pupils learn about their hometown history

Pupils in Year 3 at Brickhill Primary School have become hometown tourists as they celebrated local history in a new topic. Their class teacher, Dan Veal, created a topic called 'Beda's Ford'...

Could your community ‘adopt’ one of the three iconic red phone boxes up for grabs in Bedford Borough?

Residents of the Notting Green, Pavenham and Yelden in Bedford Borough are invited to take up BT's offer to 'adopt' the iconic red phone boxes in their villages, for just £1...

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