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All the latest Bedford town centre news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in sport in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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History of former fire station on display during Mill Street renovation

A former fire station on Mill Street in Bedford is 'under wraps' while it undergoes essential renovation works. The building, which dates back to 1888, is owned by Bedford Borough Council, and new...
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Transformation of 1950s tower block as Bedford College project is unveiled

Bedford's skyline has been transformed following the unveiling of the new-look Bedford College riverside campus building which has been under wraps while work commenced...
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St Paul’s Square golden postbox given Spring-themed ‘glow up’

Bedford's golden postbox has once again been given a seasonal glow-up thanks to the amazing talents of knitter, Steph Goldsmith. Steph's first post-box topper...
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Historic England celebrates High Street Heritage Action Zone’s “spectacular” successes

Representatives from Historic England visited Bedford town centre last week (23 February) to see some of the completed projects that are part of the High Street Heritage...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Council urged to be more “radical” as Town Deal projects are unveiled at public briefings

Three briefings will be held in Bedford this March, sharing an insight into the Town Deal projects planned for the town centre thanks to recent government funding...
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Town centre boost as Greyfriars and St Paul’s Square join Midland Road regeneration project

Four new town centre regeneration projects will take place this year after central government funding was approved for business cases put forward by Bedford Town Deal Board...
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Christmas footfall up by 18% as town centre vacancy rates remain below national average

New research has shown that the number of empty shops is reducing throughout the UK, with Bedford having fewer than the national average. In addition, shoppers are...
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Regeneration plans for Midland Road unveiled

The first stage of the regeneration of one of the most-used pedestrian corridors into the town centre will begin shortly, as part of the £22.6m Bedford Town Deal secured in...
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Bedford’s giant festive wreath is removed but more ‘flower flashes’ planned

It was an early start for Jane Hutcheon and the team from Hay Lane Flowers yesterday (Monday) as they arrived in Bedford town centre to dismantle the enormous...
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“Smaller shops and plenty of events” is the vision for the future of Bedford town centre

Bedford’s future will be about smaller shops and plenty of events, the town’s mayor has said. On Thursday (17 November) the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview...
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