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Council issues 18 ‘breach of condition’ notices over last quarter, a meeting heard

Bedford Borough Council has issued 18 breach of condition notices over the last three months, including to developers of a site in Roxton, a meeting heard. The council’s planning committee was given an update...

All Ears confirms much-anticipated reopening date

A stalwart of Bedford High Street, which has been closed as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) renovations, will reopen this month. All Ears, which has been trading on Bedford High Street...

Date confirmed for closure of Bedford’s Wilko stores

Staff at Bedford's two Wilko branches are among thousands that will lose their jobs as it has been confirmed that all of the retailer's remaining stores will close. A rescue bid, which it was hoped might save...

Wilko deal collapses leaving fresh uncertainty for Bedford stores

Hopes that Bedford's two Wilko stores could be saved thanks to a rescue package by the owner of HMV could be dashed as the latest deal has fallen through. Canadian billionaire, Doug Putman, had...

Drawing together to celebrate Bedford’s historic High Street

A series of new illustrations commissioned by a local artists' collective will be available in a limited edition 'zine' launched at a free event in Harpur Square on Saturday, 19 August...

Council pledge to replace damaged High Street tree

The council has confirmed it will replace a tree on Bedford High Street, despite filling in and covering up the hole. Michal Polak, owner of Coffee with Art, told the Bedford Independent that the tree...

“Town centres aren’t dead,” says Damian Hopkins CBE

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...

Bedford High Street closed following stabbing

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with a single stab wound following an incident on Bedford High Street. The road was closed to traffic shortly after 5pm this evening (Monday) following reports...

Street circus, opera and Bollywood dancers to perform at High Street festival

On Saturday, 22 July six local acts - from circus to opera to Bollywood dancers - will take to the streets at iconic locations throughout the town centre to entertain locals and visitors alike from 11.30am...

Next generation of Bedford ‘Ghost Signs’ take flight

The next generation of wall-painted 'Ghost Signs' will be popping up around Bedford, thanks to a new art project by Bedford Creative Arts (BCA). Four murals in the style of...

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