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Former Clintons Cards shop could become casino. Image: Google Stretview 19 Silver Street, Bedford in June 2018 (C)2026 Google

Backlash against proposed all-night gambling venue in Bedford town centre

Concerns have been raised over plans to open a gambling venue which could operate 24 hours a day in Bedford’s town centre. Future Leisure Limited has applied for a premises licence...
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The Bear pub on Bedford High Street with a police cordon after a break‑in in the Early hours of Thursday, 9 April 2026. Image: Bedford Independent partner

Man arrested after burglary at Bedford town centre pub

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a break-in at The Bear pub in Bedford town centre. Police were called to High Street just after 2.15am on Thursday...
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Beales is now half clean after Panther Plc cleaned the part they own, but the council has yet to complete the job on the side they're responsible for. Image: Bedford Independent

Dancebox set to take over part of former Beales building in Bedford Town Centre

Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works Ltd is set to take over part of Bedford’s former Beales building under council plans approved this week. An executive decision signed by the mayor...
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Boutique Planet is closing its doors in April. Image: Bedford Independent

End of an era as Boutique Planet bids farewell to Bedford’s Old Arcade

One of Bedford's best-loved shops will be closing its doors for the final time next month, as Boutique Planet ceases trading after more than three decades in Bedford town centre...
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Michael R Peters' original shop front on the Broadway. Image Michael R Peters

Michael R Peters: A Bedford institution celebrates 60 years in business

This year, one of Bedford town centre's most trusted and well-loved shops is celebrating its 60th year in business. Michael R Peters first opened its doors in November 1966...
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Entrance to Lurke Street car park in Bedford. Image Bedford Borough Council

Lurke Street car park to be closed for two days to repair shutters

Bedford Borough Council has announced that Lurke Street multi-storey car park will be closed for two days to allow for essential maintenance work to take place. Anyone needing to park...
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An ASB Officer in Bedford Bus Station. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Grant-funded ASB officers begin work to tackle issues in Bedford town centre

Grant-funded ASB officers are now patrolling Bedford town centre to increase safety, deter anti-social behaviour and support police and council teams. New uniformed anti-social behaviour...
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Public Spaces Protection Order launch 2025. Image Bedford Borough Council

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour as new PSPO agreed for Bedford town centre

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been agreed to help tackle persistent anti-social behaviour in Bedford and encourage more visitors into the town centre...
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The windows of the former Beales store on Harpur Square have been left with paint daubed on the windows, ripped posters and fixtures and fittings left behind.

Beales building landlord confirms clean-up in the pipeline

The landlord of the former Beales building on Silver Street and Harpur Square has confirmed that it will be improving the exterior following the apparent departure of its most recent tenant...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Letters: “A coat of paint and pressure wash would do wonders to brighten the town centre”

I live in a small village 10 minutes' drive from the town centre and try to make time to visit as much as possible to support the local businesses. I'm not a Bedford native, but having lived...
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