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9 November 2026
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The Longholme Cafe

A photograph of Ronnie Toms, landlord of the Devonshire Arms holding a glass of beer and wearing a t-shirt that says Bedford Isn't Shit

Great Bedfordian: Ronnie Toms

In keeping with this month’s pub theme, the Bedford Clanger's February Great Bedfordian is Ronnie Toms, the landlord of the Devonshire Arms on Dudley Street. As a trained actor, Ronnie...
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The scoring card for Landmark Golf in Russell Park

Landmark mini golf – 12-hole tour around the Borough

Now that Spring has sprung, it’s the perfect time to get friends and family together to enjoy Bedford’s great outdoors  - and what better way than a round of mini golf alongside the beautiful River Great Ouse?...
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Volunteers from the Viking Kayak Club are pictured in their canoes/kayaks on the River Great Ouse near St Mary's Gardens

Volunteers collect 153 bags of rubbish at embankment Rivercare Clean Up

Bedford Borough Council has thanked all the volunteers - on land and on the river - who took part in the 2025 Rivercare Clean Up. The 168 volunteers gave up their Saturday morning on...
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volunteers carrying blue sacks and litterpicking equipment are walking across a bridge in Bedford as part of the Rivercare Clean Up event

Everyone’s invited to take part in this year’s community Rivercare Clean Up

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Gary Hooper of GCH Fishmongers pictured outside their shop on Newnham Street and surrounded by his team including his wife, sister-in-law and sons.

Great Bedfordian: Gary Hooper

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The Longholme Cafe is on the banks of Longholme Lake. Image: The Longholme Cafe.

Review: Longholme Life is a Bedfordian treat you just have to experience

With spring approaching it’s a perfect time to talk about The Longholme, one of Bedford’s most popular spots to enjoy delicious food and drink, especially as it makes the most of its location between...
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Russell Park mini golf course is due for an upgarde. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Russell Park mini golf course ‘putts’ local history in the spotlight

Bedford Borough Council has announced work to enhance the mini golf course in Russell Park, meaning it will be more accessible to families throughout the year. In association with the owners of the...
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Hunt for boys seen ‘killing’ duck on Longholme Lake

Bedfordshire Police say they are looking for two boys who were caught on CCTV appearing to seriously injure and possibly kill a duck on the Longholme Lake in Bedford. The attack happened at...
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Pushing the boat out to celebrate the The Longholme cafe’s fifth birthday

The team at the Longholme cafe have really pushed the boat out for their fifth birthday celebrations, with a brand new fleet of dragon-style rowing boats which will officially launch on Saturday...
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Kiosk at the Park

Russell Park Kiosk in safe hands as new owners are announced

The team from the Longholme Café have been announced as the new owners of the Kiosk in Russell Park.After eight years, owner and the brains behind the...
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