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Council and landlords collaborating to develop a plan for former Beales and Debenhams sites

Bedford Borough Council is working with site owners to develop a plan for the vacant former Beales and Debenhams buildings in Bedford that will bring smaller units and homes to the...

Opinion: Why I love this bookish corner of Bedford

One of the great advantages of independent shops over chain stores is that they have an individuality and ‘personality’ that encourages brand loyalty. However, sometimes...

Festive pop-up shop opportunity in the Edwardian Arcade this Christmas

The landlord of the Edwardian Arcade in Bedford would love to welcome a festive pop-up shop to The Arcade this Christmas, to join their 20+ local independents...

Everything you need to know about Bedford’s Christmas lights switch-on

This Saturday (19 November) officially marks the start of the festive season in Bedford as the town centre lights up for Christmas. Throughout the day on Saturday...

Transformation continues of Bedford’s High Street Heritage Action Zone

The transformation of buildings in Bedford town centre as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is gathering pace, as the latest progress on the High Street and Silver Street is unveiled...

A host of free family events this festive season in Bedford

The traditional Christmas light switch-on in Bedford town centre will take place on Saturday 19 November, signalling the official start of the festive season. Throughout the day...

Competition: Win a limited edition Bedford Flea bag

Ahead of this year's first-ever Christmas Flea on Sunday (13 November), one lucky Bedford Independent reader has the chance to get their hands on a limited edition Flea bag...

Goldings’ facelift will reinstate ‘iconic’ lettering and facade of building

The iconic shopfront of the former Goldings building is the latest to benefit from Bedford Borough’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works. Repairs to the High Street...

Opinion: Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequence

We are very lucky to live in a country where we have freedom of speech and expression. But just because we can say whatever we want, does that necessarily mean we should?...

Bedford’s historic Charter Market stalls given ‘facelift’ thanks to town centre funding

Bedford Borough's historic Charter Market stalls have been given a recent upgrade, thanks to £60,000 in funding from the Town Centre Priority Fund. The permanent awnings...