Bedford River Festival gets underway
The Bedford River Festival is expected to attract 300,000 people over the weekend. Dragon boat racing and a home-made raft race will be among the highlights on the River Great Ouse.
The festival got underway this morning and Claire McGlasson is there for us this evening.
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