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What's on Bedford: 25 June

2 days ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days. The Bedford Clanger’s What’s On Guide is kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford. Community Theatre: HangmenThe Place Theatre @ 7.30pmTickets: from £12Harry Wade is a hangman who likes to keep his counsel.
What's on Bedford: 18

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days.
Three new cars for Bedford’s Primrose Car Service thanks to Panacea Trust

1 week ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

The Primrose Car Service has received a £75,000 donation from The Panacea Charitable Trust, helping to continue its vital transport service for local cancer patients. Run by Bedford Hospital Charity & Friends (BHC&F), the service provides free, volunteer-led transport for patients travelling from Bedfordshire to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for radiotherapy treatment.
Honours for Bedford and beyond as five Bedfordshire residents recognised by the King

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

Two Bedfordians have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025, alongside three others from elsewhere in the county, for their exceptional service to their communities and professions. The annual honours list celebrates the achievements of individuals across the UK, and this year’s Bedfordshire recipients have been praised for their work in health, education, community cohesion, anti-knife crime campaigning, and support for people with disabilities.
Mayor and executive miss key scrutiny meeting to attend dinner with MP

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

Concerns over transparency and leadership at Bedford Borough Council have intensified after it was revealed that the Mayor and all Conservative Executive Members failed to attend a key scrutiny meeting last night (12 June), choosing instead to attend a private dinner with Conservative MP Sir James Cleverly.
From sacred space to centre stage: A decade of The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Erica Roffe |Bedford Clanger

Ten years ago, a quiet transformation took place in Bedford School. Where once stood a 19th-century Moravian church and its adjoining 18th-century Minister’s House, a new kind of sanctuary emerged – one not of worship, but of creativity, community, education and performance.
Mayor defends cancelled meeting as concerns grow over how council overspend will be tackled

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

Concerns have been raised over how Bedford Borough Council will balance its budget after the mayor cancelled this month’s executive meeting, which could have looked at recouping a £4.9 million overspend last year and an anticipated £10 million shortfall in 2025/26. The cancellation means no executive meeting will take place until July, despite mounting financial pressure and widespread expectation that proposals to cut staffing budgets would be revealed this month.
Chancellor confirms £2.5bn for EWR but Bedford leaders call for rethink

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

The government has confirmed £2.5 billion in funding for the next phase of East West Rail (EWR), but the news has sparked sharply differing reactions from across Bedford. Announced as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review yesterday (11 June), the funding forms part of a broader plan to boost connectivity, housing and jobs across the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor. However, EWR itself say this is not new or additional funding.
Bedford’s FACES charity marks Volunteers’ Week with open day and funding boost

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

A Bedford-based charity that has supported over 50,000 families and children is celebrating a major funding boost while calling on more volunteers to help expand its vital work. FACES (Family and Children’s Early-help Services) hosted an open day last week (4 June) to mark National Volunteers’ Week and toast its recent award of five years’ National Lottery funding.
Love bug Ruby looking for quiet retirement home in Bedford

2 weeks ago | bedfordindependent.co.uk | Paul Hutchinson

A 17-year-old cat from Bedford is searching for a loving retirement home after being taken in by the local Cats Protection group. Ruby, who is the equivalent of 84 in human years, had lived with the same family since she was a kitten, but was sadly given up for adoption earlier this year. She is now being cared for by a local Cats Protection fosterer while she waits to find a new forever home.