9 November 2026

Food & Drink

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Two months since re-opening and Bedford pubs say business is good

Pubs around Bedford Borough say business is picking up and they've seen brand new customers joining their loyal regulars in the two months since re-opening after lockdown. The government...

Bedford pub landlord fronts national ‘support your local’ campaign

The landlord of a much-loved Bedford pub has been chosen to front a national campaign asking people to support their local. Ronnie Toms, who runs the Devonshire Arms with his wife Rebecca...

Bedford foodie review pays tribute to local pizza lover

A Facebook foodie page which aims to uncover Britain's hidden 'foodie' gems, has paid tribute to a local man with a review of Bedford's Mamma Concetta. Jonathan Thorpe, of nearby...

Breads of Bedford ‘kneads’ you this Saturday…

Real Bread Week starts this Saturday 22 February and to mark the occasion, Real Bread bakery, Companions is celebrating Bedford's diversity through...

Devonshire Arms and Beerfly named in North Beds CAMRA’s awards

The Devonshire Arms on Dudley Street has been named by the North Bedfordshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) as its selection for the...

Official reopening of the Barley Mow will raise the rainbow flag over one of the country’s oldest LGBT pubs

One of the oldest, most established LGBT venues in the country, The Barley Mow on St Loyes Street in Bedford, will officially reopen this Friday at 2pm...

Barley Mow Bedford is back in safe hands

The Barley Mow - the country's longest-established and much-loved LGBT venue - is back in safe hands following the departure of its disgraced former...

Hoptastic local brew to get exclusive pour at Bedford’s Hops and Dreams

With Hops and Dreams, Bedford's newest beer festival, this weekend, Bedfordian's beer lovers are looking forward to what's set to be an excellent celebration of food, drink and music...

Win a ‘fully loaded’ package to Hops and Dreams craft beer festival

Bedford's newest beer festival is this weekend and you and a mate could be there thanks to the organisers and Bedford Independent. As media partners to what will be a beer lover's...

Bedford Caribbean cafe named ‘Best World Cuisine’ in Food Awards England

Bedford takeaway restaurant, Jemz Caribbean, has been named 'Best World Cuisine' for the southern region in this year's Food Awards England. The Ampthill Road restaurant is run by...

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