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Bedford’s diverse economy includes manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and service industries. The town has a highly skilled and educated workforce, with a strong focus on science and technology.

Excellent transport links to major cities like London, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes, and the town’s growing population, have helped Bedford’s develop a diverse economy. The successful businesses in the area range from healthcare services, hospitality, and retail to businesses that capitalise on Bedford’s strengths in science and technology, such as biotech or software development.

In recent years, businesses that rely on logistics, fulfilment & distribution have been making use of Bedford’s location.

Chicken George, Tavistock Street, Bedford
Bedford's latest restaurant Chicken George opens officially this week and we've been given a sneak peek into what's in store for chicken and sports fans across the town. The family-run business...
A regular user of Robinson Pool has told the Bedford Independent that she felt victimised and racially profiled for wearing modest swimwear. Bushra Hai, who frequently uses the...
Chicken George has revealed the location of their new Bedford sports bar and restaurant in an exclusive interview with the Bedford Independent. After establishing hugely successful businesses in Luton and Hitchin…
Morgan said if the sandwich hadn't rolled when he opened it he may not have seen the screw and swallowed it.
An investigation is underway after a Bedford man found a screw in his order from one of Bedford's Subway fast-food restaurants. Morgan Humphries and his fiance placed an order...
Three Co-op stores in Bedford and Kempston are revolutionising grocery shopping with the launch of a fleet of delivery robots. Following successful pilot schemes in Milton Keynes...
Two popular Bedford businesses are inviting local residents to get behind their joint-venture as they launch a crowdfunder to open a new bar and restaurant in the heart of the town centre...
Julie Horsman took over the role of manager at Bedford's Debenhams in February.
A former St Thomas More pupil has had her dream come true, after being made manager of Bedford's Debenhams  Julia, 30, has worked at eight Debenhams stores, including Oxford Street...
It was a great shame to hear that another of Bedford's historic businesses, Gunns Bakery, was closing its Bedford High Street branch last week. However, while the announcement itself...
The former M&S building on Midland Road will be brought back to life later this year as B&M open their first town centre store. Working together with M&S and B&M, the deal was managed by...
Brewpoint Brewery Artists Impression
Bedford's Wells & Co have spoken exclusively to the Bedford Independent about what they've got in store for their new brewery and what it will mean for the town's oldest brewing...
It has been confirmed that the two Wilko stores within Bedford Borough will remain open, despite the closure of over 50 branches in other locations. This morning (Wednesday), the administrator, PwC...
A bone of contention for many Bedfordians could finally have a solution after planners agreed to new layout proposals at the Interchange Retail Park in Kempston. When major upgrades...