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Annual Armed Forces Day parade returns to Bedford town centre

On Sunday 30 June, Bedford will honour serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military charities with its annual Armed Forces Day parade. The parade begins at De Parys Avenue at 10.20am and...

Community larder comes to the ‘heart of Bedford’ to help ‘those in need’

IMPAKT Food has moved to new purpose-built premises in Bedford Town Centre at the end of Hawes Court, opposite B&M, significantly enhancing accessibility for those in need. The community larder..

Councillors voice disappointment at police “no show” at town centre meeting

Bedford borough councillors have expressed their “disappointment” that Bedfordshire Police didn’t attend a meeting on town centre issues. But the police said “other demands” meant that community officers...

Review: Bedford screams for ice cream as town centre dessert parlour celebrates 16th birthday

The sound of children laughing filled the air this Friday (17 May) as Creams, the dessert parlour chain, celebrated their 16th birthday with a free scoop of ice cream for every customer at the...

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...

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