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Bedford will be a bustling and busy town with over a quarter of a million visitors expected to attend the River Festival this weekend on July 18-19.

Bedford Borough Council’s Recycling and Refuse team will be at this year’s Bedford River Festival, offering residents practical advice and fun activities for all ages.

Four of Bedford Borough’s beautiful parks have retained the prestigious Green Flag Awards this year.

Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park, Priory Country Park and Harrold-Odell Country Park have all reaffirmed their status as some of the best-managed green spaces in the country.

From favourite places to visit to hidden gems, Bedford Borough Council is shouting about what’s great where we all live in a regular feature.

As one of our biggest and most important priorities, the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2050 sets out the Borough’s long-term direction and shapes the places that matter to you.

Licensed premises can extend their licensed hours for England’s next World Cup match on tomorrow– and for any further games England play this summer.

The Summer Reading Challenge starts this weekend, giving children the chance to collect rewards for reading throughout the school holidays.

Whether you’re thirsty, peckish or fancy a treat, take your pick from the best of what the Borough has to offer at official trade stalls at this year’s Bedford River Festival.

The free outdoor two-day extravaganza returns to town this month on the weekend of 18-19 July.

Plan ahead now to make sure you have a stress-free journey to and from this year’s Bedford River Festival.

The outdoor two-day extravaganza, which takes place every other year along the River Great Ouse in the heart of Bedford, returns on the weekend of 18-19 July.