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New shop puts Bedford on the map as houseplant heaven

From this weekend, Bedford will become a must-visit destination for houseplant enthusiasts, with the much-anticipated opening of Not Another Jungle joining Castle Road favourites Nelly Mosa...

The Body Shop, Bedford to close along with 75 others

Allhallows free parking could be extended until end of March

Free car parking at Bedford’s Allhallows car park could be extended after town centre footfall increased over the initial trial period. Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton has signed an executive decision to...

Spiral Freerun find temporary home at former town centre Argos unit

A 'homeless' free running group, who were recently turned down for planning permission on their long-awaited site in Biggleswade, have found a temporary home at the Harpur Centre, right in...

“Bedford’s best days are yet to come” says Mayor after reports of major investment in Borough

Bedford’s mayor said he is “overjoyed” over recent announcements that he says prove “Bedford’s best days are yet to come”. Tom Wootton (Conservative)...

Letters: Bedford Town Centre needs a proper supermarket

Further to Mr Neale's letter (Bedford Independent, 9 November 2023) stating we don't need any more shops in the town centre - we definitely don't need any more takeaways, coffee shops...

Letters: Bedford town centre needs more homes not shops

My heart sank as I read the current plans for the redevelopment of the Beales and Debenhams site with more retail, leisure, and food & beverage (Bedford Independent, 6 November). It really looks...

Council urged to make the development of Debenhams and Beales a priority

There should be “some urgency” to develop a “prime” Bedford town centre site, a borough councillor has said. The Budget and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee was told on...

Council criticised for being ‘behind the curve’ as it unveils town centre plans for the future

Bedford Borough Council has published its 'Town Centre Vision' which it says outlines its aim to create "town centres [in Bedford and Kempston] that people are proud to live in and excited to visit"...

Council cease funding of annual Totally Locally retail event

Bedford Borough Council has said it will not pay £160 towards this year's Totally Locally independent retail event, despite the support it gives to local businesses. Fiver Fest is a national event run locally...

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