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Monthly column: Supporting businesses and jobs in Bedford Borough

As the Coronavirus regulations have started to be relaxed, I have been able to visit some of the Borough’s businesses. Three recent visits have been to see...

Wells & Co brewery comes full circle to original Bedford home

Beer lovers can now get a pint of Wells & Co's beer at the Bedford birthplace of the brewery, founded in 1876. Bridges Espresso Bar, located at The Pavilion on Riverside Square...

New vegan soap and skincare business launches in Bedford’s Old Arcade

A businesswoman who worked on the procurement of the Covid vaccine has turned her back on the corporate world and opened a shop in Bedford's Old Arcade, selling handmade, vegan soap...

Bedford the real winner as Euro 2020 final “enjoyed by both sides in the right way”

Bedfordshire Police have offered their "thanks" to 2,500 football fans across Bedford for a peaceful Sunday night during and after the Euro 2020 final. Ahead of the historic match...

Congratulazioni Italy: “It’s coming to Bedford”

Bedford's acapella group, The Goldentones, put their unique spin on two of the world's most recognisable football anthems, ahead of yesterday's Euro 2020 final between Italy and England...

Letters: Football fans can cheer in front of their TVs but please leave the rest of us in peace

From time to time many of us are lucky enough to have some event to celebrate. It’s one of the many things that make life worth living. Unfortunately, some people don’t know where to draw the line...

Bedford celebrates as Italy make it through to the Euro 2020 semi-finals

Over 1,000 members of Bedford's Italian community descended on the town's Embankment for their traditional celebration of their homeland's football success...

Is this the most expensive home in Bedford?

A home along Bedford's Embankment has recently been sold with an asking price of £2 million, causing some to wonder if it's the highest priced home in the town. While some homes...

Witnesses sought after man hospitalised following Western Street attack

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked by two men in a street off Midland Road in Bedford. At approximately 1am on Sunday (13 June) a man was walking along...

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