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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Morris dancers’ Mummers Play pits good against evil in post-pandemic tale

Bedford's Red Cuthbert Morris began the festive season with two sets of performances in the town, including the return of their Mummers Play on 1 December. According to..

After 16 years behind the bar, landlady Liz takes the reins at The Welly

The future of one of Bedford's most beloved pubs, the Wellington Arms, is in safe hands as landlady Liz Blackford-Sutton has taken on the lease of the building...

What’s on Bedford: 13 – 23 October 2022

It's a bumper guide this week, with a brand new exhibition at the Higgins, some stellar live music whatever your genre, plus a round-up of of things to do during half term...

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