Bedford News

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• Bedford Town star fronts new Kappa range with stroll down memory lane

  Bedford Town's Tyrone Marsh has scored 17 league goals and counting this season, but the in-form striker has now swapped his goalscoring boots for Italian sportswear, as he fronts Kappa's new...

• What’s on Bedford: 10 – 21 December 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...

• Bedford Town and Real Bedford come from behind to beat Biggleswade opposition in County Cup

  Neighbours, Bedford Town and Real Bedford are in line to face each other in the semi-final of the Bedfordshire Senior Cup after winning their respective quarter-final ties against Biggleswade opposition...

• Free taster sessions at Bedford’s newest photography club

  Exposed Photography Club is excited to announce its launch with two free photography taster sessions taking place in January 2026, allowing photographers and hobbyists of all levels...

• Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Volunteer of the Year: “I just do what I do because I love it”

  Janet Dickinson from Putnoe, was amazed as she received the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award at last year's Everyday Hero Awards ceremony. The Bedford Independent Everyday Hero...

• New Bromham Mill plans approved despite concerns over heritage, parking and wildlife

  New plans to redevelop Bromham Mill have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee, despite objections from residents who warned of harm to heritage, parking...

• Food review: Dadaji’s – South Asian cuisine in Castle Lane

  We’ve watched the team behind Dadaji’s evolve their offering over the years, and it really feels like they’ve found their sweet spot with this one. Right in the heart of town, Dadaji’s isn’t...

• Bedford celebrates sporting success at the 30th Sports and Physical Activity Awards

  The 30th edition of the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards took place at the Corn Exchange on Monday night with 14 awards handed out to the great and the good of Bedford's sporting scene...

• Sargeant heroics keep Bedford Hockey Ladies top of the league at Christmas

  Last minute heroics from Bedford Hockey Club Ladies' 1st XI goalkeeper, Leanne Sargeant helped keep her side top of the league heading into the Christmas break following a dramatic 4-3 victory...

• “Beggars belief”: councillors accept developer request to drop affordable homes at the former school site

  Last night’s Planning Committee (Monday, 8 December) agreed to remove affordable housing from a previously approved housing scheme at the former Rushmoor School in Bedford...

• Alcohol license granted for town centre cafe

  Bedford Borough Council’s licensing sub-committee has approved a new premises licence for Maison Le Vôtre, a coffee shop and patisserie at 58A High Street. It can now sell alcohol...

• Christmas church services in Bedford 2025

  Christmas will soon be upon us, and many of us will want to celebrate at Bedford Borough's church services. The month of December always seems to pass so very quickly, and there...