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The man behind the mic; Lloyd Lugsden is the host of Pubs of the Shire podcast pictured with his face obscured by a pint glass. Image Lloyd Lugsden

From Dead Pubs to live pods: Lloyd Lugsden launches Pubs of the Shire podcast

Clanger contributor and pub writer, Lloyd Lugsden, has launched a new podcast and - no surprises - it's a celebration of hostelries, both local and further afield. Lloyd, who is the author...
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Beerfly's Caroline Stronkhorst behind the bar at the shop on Bedford's St Cuthbert's Street

Great Bedfordian: Beerfly’s Caroline Stronkhorst

In keeping with the Clanger's beverage-based theme this month, we’ve asked Caroline Stronkhorst of Beerfly to be October’s Great Bedfordian. A blow-in from the Netherlands...
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Novellist Ruth Hogan is pictured sitting casually with her arm across her knee and wearing sequined trousers.

Great Bedfordian: Best-selling novelist Ruth Hogan

Novelist Ruth Hogan was born and educated in Bedford, where she still lives with the latest in a long line of rescue dogs. After graduating from Goldsmiths with a degree in English and Drama...
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The former Bedfordshire Police station building at Greyfriars, with the roundabout in the foreground. Bedford. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

19 December 2025: Greyfriars grudge, Truss issues, On yer bike, Rollercoaster spin, and Pub etiquette. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Matt Wolton and wife and Herd cofounder, Jess. Image Matt Wolton

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...
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Alison Thompson, landlady of the award-winning The Fox at Carlton. She is standing behind the bar and leaning on the beer pumps.

The Wellington Arms and The Fox at Carlton share CAMRA ‘pub of the year’ honours

North Bedfordshire's branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has announced its two award-winning pubs for 2025 which will now go on to compete against the county's best boozers. The Fox at Carlton has been awarded...
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Great Bedfordian: Liz Blackford-Sutton

Each month, The Bedford Clanger asks someone we consider to be a Great Bedfordian to answer our ‘best of Bedford’ questions. First up for January 2024 is Liz, custodian of the town’s best-loved award-winning...
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What’s on Bedford: 6 – 16 July 2023

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: 20 – 30 April 2023

Your indispensable guide to the best of what's on in Bedford over the next 10 days. From live music to comedy, festivals to family-friendly fun, it's all here...
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Wellington Arms celebrates CAMRA Pub of the Year award

The landlady and staff at one of Bedford’s most popular pubs are celebrating the presentation of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award for North Bedfordshire...
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