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River Great Ouse

Ant Crocker with Becks and Tony of Bedford Scuba Divers who found his wedding ring. Image Bedford Scuba Divers

Scuba divers rescue wedding ring lost in River Great Ouse

Paddleboarder Ant Crocker was thrilled when scuba divers were able to reunite him with his lost wedding ring last week. On Friday, 25 July, Ant was paddleboarding near Cardington Lock...
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What’s on Bedford: 23 July – 3 August 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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Water quality testing on River Great Ouse. Image BedsGovet

Monthly column: Calling all teachers

Whether you are homeschooling, a teacher at primary school or above, Bedfordshire Great Ouse Valley Environmental Trust (BedsGOVET) have some exciting teaching resources for your use...
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Great Ouse Ways homepage screenshot.

New website launched to help people make the most of the River Great Ouse

One of Bedford’s best-loved assets is the River Great Ouse, and a new website has been launched to help locals and visitors make the most of it. If you are interested in walking, paddling, swimming, boating...
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Aerial shot of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival in June 2025

Locals line the Great Ouse to welcome back the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

The people of Bedford and beyond descended on the Embankment at the weekend as the latest Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival came to the banks of the River Great Ouse...
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Bedford Rowing Club in the background of rowers on the River Great Ouse

Help spread the word for Bedford Rowing Club’s latest restoration project

Bedford Rowing club, upon the banks of the River Great Ouse, has been a staple of the Embankment since 1886, welcoming the community through its doors and now they're asking for your help...
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What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 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: 21 May – 1 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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BedsGOVET volunteers collecting water samples. Image: BedsGOVET

Monthly column: What’s Happening to our Rivers?

You will no doubt have seen the shocking statistics in the news showing the state of our rivers following many years of ongoing pollution. This is why BedsGOVET, a citizen science...
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People at East West Rail's non-statutory consultation event at The Grand Hall, Bedford Sixth Form in November 2024. Image: EWR Co.

East West Rail update reveals Bedfordians concerns on home demolition, traffic issues and environment

East West Railway Company has published its latest update on public feedback gathered during its 2024 non-statutory consultation. The update reveals that Bedfordians' concerns...
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