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12 October 2026
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Bedford High Street

Blowing bubbles in Bedford as new tea shop opens in town

A new tea shop with a difference has opened in town bringing a taste of Taiwan to our high street. bbtea, which is between The Rose and Wilko, has been opened by Jason Lee and...
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Bedford Topshop/Topman will close as Arcadia CVA approved

It's been confirmed that Bedford's Top Shop and Top Man store will close as landlords agree to the CVA proposals set out by Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group. A spokesperson...
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CCTV images released after assault on Bedford High Street

Bedfordshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man they believe has information relating to an assault at Bedford's Slug and Lettuce last month. While the CCTV image...
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FSB tells Bedford’s mayoral candidates they must protect our high street

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has told all Bedford Borough mayoral candidates that it's up to them to protect our High Street. The comments come...
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Debenhams on brink of administration – stores could start closing January 2020

Debenhams is said to be on the brink of administration after the company and its financial backers rejected a bid from Mike Ashley to pump £150m into the retailer...
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Assault on Bedford High Street

Part of the pavement on Bedford High Street was cordoned off last night and for most of today after a man was assaulted. A man has now been arrested in connection...
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EXCLUSIVE: Marks and Spencer may have a plan for town centre building

Following the news this morning that Bedford's town centre Marks & Spencer may close, the retailer has now revealed it may already have the building's next tenant lined-up...
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20 Debenhams stores could close in 2019 – they won’t say if Bedford’s one

Debenhams is exploring a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), which could see 20 stores closures this year, adding concern that Bedford's High Street faces further uncertainty...
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Bedford shop steps up in campaign to save our M&S

A Bedford shop has stepped up and joined the community-led Save our M&S - Bedford campaign, raising further awareness of how people can make their views on the stores...
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“Let’s show M&S what they’ll miss out on” – Save our M&S campaign launched

The possible closure of Bedford’s Town Centre Marks & Spencer has created a wave of support for the high street shop that’s been a favourite of Bedford shoppers for many years...
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