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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Letters: Whichever form measures to improve Bedford take, humanity must be at their core

I'd like to address Mental Health in the town of Bedford, not as a professional, but as a fellow human being. These are troubled times, and, in Bedford, just like anywhere else, many people...

Opinion: Not all publicity is good publicity

It’s not often that Bedford makes the national news. Every couple of years, The Times or The Telegraph includes us in their ‘best places to live’ guides, but they’re mainly puff pieces to do with...

Grade II listed buildings on the High Street could become new HMOs

A terrace of Grade II listed buildings in Bedford town centre could be transformed into a 12-unit House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under new proposals submitted to the borough council...

Private security initiative extended for further month after “successful” opening weekend

Peter McCormack, who is leading on the private security initiative in Bedford Town centre, says the first weekend of the trial "worked as a deterrent" and has committed to a further month...

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