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9 November 2026
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Exclusive: Conservative candidate Tom Wootton reveals his manifesto for Bedford Mayoral challenge

Conservative councillor Tom Wootton (Wyboston) has spoken to the Bedford Independent about his plans for Bedford Borough if elected saying "Bedford Borough's best days...
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Deserted Bedford Town Centre

Monthly column: Be ambitious for our town

Bedford town centre has been through some tough times in recent years. The incessant rise of online shopping, resulting in the disappearance of many well-known high street brands...
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A sign in a shop window saying 'We're Open'

Christmas footfall up by 18% as town centre vacancy rates remain below national average

New research has shown that the number of empty shops is reducing throughout the UK, with Bedford having fewer than the national average. In addition, shoppers are...
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Bedford’s giant festive wreath is removed but more ‘flower flashes’ planned

It was an early start for Jane Hutcheon and the team from Hay Lane Flowers yesterday (Monday) as they arrived in Bedford town centre to dismantle the enormous...
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The Bear exterior

The Bear’s back in business

After the devastating news that one of the town's most cherished pubs had closed, Bedford's Bear is back in business, with former landlady, Lisa Pawsey pulling the pints...
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Father Christmas in his Harpur Centre Grotto

Father Christmas takes up residence in his Harpur Centre Grotto

Father Christmas is taking up his annual residence at the Harpur Centre from this Saturday - and he's looking forward to welcoming the town's children into his festive Grotto...
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Festive pop-up shop opportunity in the Edwardian Arcade this Christmas

The landlord of the Edwardian Arcade in Bedford would love to welcome a festive pop-up shop to The Arcade this Christmas, to join their 20+ local independents...
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Dreamwear interior

Competition: Win £100 Dreamwear voucher

To celebrate their first month in their new store on Silver Street, Dreamwear is offering one lucky Bedford Independent reader the chance to win a voucher worth £100. The clothing...
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Christmas Lights in Bedford town at night

Everything you need to know about Bedford’s Christmas lights switch-on

This Saturday (19 November) officially marks the start of the festive season in Bedford as the town centre lights up for Christmas. Throughout the day on Saturday...
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Bedford Community Policing Team escorting a man with face blanked out

Man arrested following town centre theft and assault on shop staff

Bedford Community Policing Team dealt with a drunk and violent man in the town centre today (Saturday), who was accused of theft from B&M. The man, arrested by...
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