After last year's Christmas lockdown, it's more important than ever that we show our love and support to Bedford's brilliant independent businesses this year. So, if you're...
A popular Bedford Estate agent has said they cannot think of a better publisher than the Bedford Independent that can "give a local estate agent such complete coverage." Cooper Beard Estate...
The owner of a Bedford Cheese and Wine bar said she's been "overwhelmed" by support from customers and fellow businesses after an accident forced them to close this week. A car smashed...
Bedfordians will be treated to three weeks of Christmas markets every December weekend in the run-up to Christmas this year, instead of the annual fireworks display along the...
This month, the Eagle Bookshop is celebrating 30 years of bookselling in Bedford with events, window displays and prizes. To launch the month of celebrations, owner Peter Budek...
After a delay, thanks to legal hold-ups, Foxy Wings, Bedford's lockdown pop-up favourite, has signed the lease on their new Riverside North premises. Earlier this year...
Bedfords’ dogs are getting a first-class day out thanks to award-winning Howlies Doggy Day Care. Howlies, in Tithe Road Bedford, won best dog day care in London and the South-East, in the...
A newly married couple will open the Bedford branch of gaming store Geek Retreat in the Harpur Centre on Saturday 14 August. Store owners Sharon Lockhart (53) and…
Bedford Borough Council has defended the warm welcome it has given a new business in the Borough, despite accusations from Green Party councillors that the firm develops nuclear weapons...
Team GB Rugby 7s star, Dan Bibby, took to the pitch in Tokyo in a pair of custom-designed boots made by two Bedford School boys.
The design duo, Henry Cudjoe and Alex Edun, set up their...
Beer lovers can now get a pint of Wells & Co's beer at the Bedford birthplace of the brewery, founded in 1876. Bridges Espresso Bar, located at The Pavilion on Riverside Square...
A businesswoman who worked on the procurement of the Covid vaccine has turned her back on the corporate world and opened a shop in Bedford's Old Arcade, selling handmade, vegan soap...