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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.

A new mural at Bedford's Brewpoint brewery celebrates the pivotal role Charles Wells' wife Josephine played in its history. Image: Brewpoint
Mention the name Charles Wells to any Bedfordian and it's a safe bet they'll know exactly who you're you're talking about. 146 years ago, he bought a brewery and some pubs at an auction...
Bedford map A6 and A1 Image Shutterstock SevenMaps
Four Bedford businesses and organisations have become Bedford Independent patrons, a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project that aims to support Bedford...
Bonfire's Stephen Judge presents Martin Steers of Bedford Radio with the SME Award. Image: Bedford Radio
A local radio station is celebrating winning at the SME Bedfordshire awards for its Bedford Business Expo event. Bedford Radio scooped the Silver Award win for Business Innovation in recognition of...
Earlier this month, Bedford-resident and retail chief executive, Damian Hopkins was awarded a CBE for his services to the retail sector and the enormous amount of charitable work that he does alongside...
The 'crowdfunders mural' (painted by Katie Allen) at Foxy Wings has been damaged by the restaurant fire
Two of the founders of Foxy Wings have issued a heartfelt statement to update their fans following the fire that impacted their business and the Riverside Bedford community. Matt and Gabs Pearson took to...
Damian Hopkins, Bedford resident and founder and CEO of PDS Radius Brands and executive director of PDS Ltd, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in King...
Special offer retail sales shop window
Have you ever been caught out by a time-limited deal whilst shopping online? Not long ago, I was. If I’d waited another day, a new offer would have saved me an extra £16 but the “offer ends tonight” email hooked...
Delegates gathered in a lecture theatre at VentureDay 2022 at Cranfield University.
On 15 June, Cranfield University is hosting its annual conference for budding entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors and academia - and we have a pair of passes to give to one lucky...
Bedford Independent home page
It's been revealed that the Bedford Independent is "smashing it" with local news readership across Bedford Borough after figures for the two other news sources in the area were published. On Friday (28 May)...
A restaurant at Riverside Bedford is closed "until further notice" following a fire that broke out in the kitchen in the early hours of this morning (Saturday). Fire services were called to Foxy Wings...
Fly-posters advertising sofas for sale on Ampthill Road removed by Bedford Borough Council
A business has been ordered to pay a £100 fixed penalty notice for fly-posting on Amptihill Road after tracking the person responsible for putting them up through CCTV footage from the area...
The team from Barnes Rose Personal Training
The first twelve months for Barnes Rose Personal Training has been stellar, with more people than ever looking for accessible opportunities for movement and fitness. What makes Barnes Rose...