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28 August 2026
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Bedford town centre toilets not going down the pan

Despite the Chancellor of the Exchequer giving business rates relief for public toilets in last year's Budget, a Times opinion piece this week claimed many local authorities...
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Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group still “opening a store in Bedford”

Rumours about the future of the former BHS store on Midland Road in Bedford's town centre have resurfaced, with many concerned the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group...
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QD celebrates 21 years in Bedford with new-look store

QD, Bedford is celebrating its 21st birthday today by unveiling its recently refurbished and new look store at Greyfriars. The discount store, which is part of an independent family...
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Mayor Dave Hodgson

Town leaders respond to Bedford M&S closure

We asked the town's leaders for their response to the news that M&S will close it's Bedford store in May. Both the Mayor and MP described it as a 'blow to the town'
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Bedford’s Town Centre Marks & Spencer will close on 4 May

We're getting reports that staff have been told Bedford’s Town Centre Marks & Spencer will close on 4 May. We’ll bring you more as we have it...
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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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Proposed closure of Marks & Spencer – your reactions

People across Bedford have been reacting strongly to the news that Bedford's Town Centre Marks & Spencer store faces closure. Some say it's a disaster for our town...
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BREAKING NEWS: M&S in Bedford Town Centre earmarked for closure

Employees at the M&S in Bedford Town Centre on Midland Road have been told the store is no longer viable and, subject to consultation with their employee representative group...
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Shop local: Retailers caught in middle of argument over Bedford’s parking charges

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