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Letters: Together we can BID for a better Bedford

I read the recent letter calling for greater respect for Bedford with considerable interest. Like the author, I believe our town has enormous potential, and I recognise the frustration...
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Firefighters accessing the flats on Harpur Street. Image Bedford Independent

Two led to safety after fire in flat on Harpur Street

Firefighters were called out to Bedford town centre yesterday (Monday) afternoon, after a fire broke out in a domestic building. Crews from across Bedford and Kempston were called at...
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Furniture Warehouse transforms the former Beales building in Silver Street. A photo of the building in a state of disrepair is inset in the image of the newly decorated shop front

Silver Street transformed as Furniture Warehouse opens its doors in Bedford this Saturday

A town centre building that has been neglected since 2020 is being given a new lease of life this weekend, as Furniture Warehouse opens its newest branch this weekend...
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Greyfriars leading to River Street and Midland Road. A bus has stopped at the bus stop just before the traffic lights, there are multiple cars driving along the road and a cyclist is riding in the bus lane on the left. The Pilgrims Progress pub can be seen at the end of the road and Borough Hall can be seen in the distance. Image: Bedford Independent

Greyfriars to face month of overnight road closures in Bedford town centre

Bedford drivers and night-time commuters face a month of overnight travel disruption as Greyfriars closes between 9pm and 5am from 27 September for resurfacing...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Councillors fear tourism tax could drive Universal visitors away

A ‘tourism tax’ targeting overnight visitors to the Universal theme park and resort near Bedford would be “the absolute last thing” the borough council needs to impose, a meeting heard...
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Sir Bruce Forsyth arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing 2012 Launch, Television Centre, London. Image: Henry Harris/Shutterstock

Bedford Ian writes…

5 June 2026: WTAF? Dirty business, Off air, and Brucie bonus. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Former Clintons Cards shop could become casino. Image: Google Stretview 19 Silver Street, Bedford in June 2018 (C)2026 Google

Breaking news: New Bedford town centre gaming centre approved despite objections over crime and vulnerability

Bedford councillors have approved a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street despite concerns over gambling harm, crime, deprivation and the impact on vulnerable residents...
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Former Clintons Cards shop could become casino. Image: Google Stretview 19 Silver Street, Bedford in June 2018 (C)2026 Google

Bedford councillors to decide on town centre gambling venue plans

Bedford Borough councillors will decide next week whether to approve plans for a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street which could operate 24 hours a day. A licensing sub-committee will meet...
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Mayes Yard, Bedford Town Centre artist’s impression. Image: Cityheart.

Bedford Borough Council selects preferred bidder for former Debenhams redevelopment

Bedford Borough Council has selected regeneration specialist Cityheart as preferred bidder for the Mayes Yard redevelopment, including the former Debenhams site...
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Approximate location for proposed flats on 72–74 Bedford High Street Image Google MyMaps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies via LDRS

Third bid submitted for flats behind Bedford High Street shops

Plans to build four flats behind Bedford High Street shops have been submitted for a third time after two earlier planning permissions expired without work starting. The latest application...
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