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Renewable energy talk will reveal secrets of River Great Ouse hydropower project

The Archimedes Screws, which generate energy on Bedford’s River Great Ouse will be the subject of a talk by a local physicist hosted by Bedfordshire Climate Change Forum next week...

River users, activists and councillors join Surfers Against Sewage protest

River users and activists joined together on Saturday (20 May) to protest against sewage dumping in the UK's waterways, including the River Great Ouse. Organised by...

Bedford’s Kite and Motoring Festival returns this June

The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival will be returning for its biggest event this June, with activities taking place in Russell Park, the Embankment, Mill Meadows and on the River Great Ouse...

Bedford’s first ‘oar-some’ Dragon Boat Festival roars into town this June

Paddles at the ready, Bedford, as our first Dragon Boat Festival will take place this June, hoping to make a big splash for a local hospice charity. Local businesses and community groups are being asked to...

Bedford Regatta returns to mark King’s Coronation

Bedford Regatta, one of the oldest sporting events in the town, will be held on the River Great Ouse on Sunday 7th May, to mark the King’s Coronation...

Families pay tribute to canoeists who lost their lives at Kempston Weir

Two women who died after getting into difficulty in the River Ouse in Kempston have been named as their families pay tribute. Emergency services were called to the Weir embankment in Water Lane at...

Two bodies recovered from River Great Ouse in Kempston

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that two bodies have been recovered from the River Great Ouse in Kempston after reports of capsized canoes…

Environmentalists and watersport clubs to join annual River Blessing on 26 March

The annual blessing of the River Great Ouse will take place this month to highlight the importance of caring for our local environment and to celebrate the beautiful...

Royal Engineers Bridge to be closed on 9 – 10 March for emergency repairs

Bedford Borough Council will be closing the Royal Engineers Bridge from tomorrow (Thursday 9 March) to carry out vital emergency repairs. The bridge carries pedestrians...

Opinion: What are your top tips for a ‘hometown tourist’?

This week I was asked to contribute to an East Anglia tourist guide, highlighting must-see events taking place in Bedford throughout the year. It was an opportunity...

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