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FiverFest is back in Bedford, showcasing £5 offers at 79 brilliant businesses

Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford this weekend, with 79 participating shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and businesses creating some great offers for just £5...

Letters: If you think Bedford town centre is ’empty’, join me for a tour…

It seems that we have a serious issue, there are some people in Bedford who are having trouble counting. I keep reading comments on posts such as your 'Partial closure of High Street until November 2021 as...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas is going to be very different this year for everyone, but that doesn’t mean we cannot celebrate. Last week, I announced the winner of my Christmas Card...

Shop local: How some Bedford indies are hoping others follow their lead

Bedford's non-essential shops, plus hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons and gyms, are throwing open their doors again today, a month...

Choose Love as Bedford business bucks Black Friday

One independent Bedford business is bucking the Black Friday trend this week and buying gifts, rather than selling them. Gemma Crawley-Roberts, the owner of The Arc, is partnering with...

Free parking bays created to support Bedford’s growing ‘click and collect’ economy

The introduction of 10 short-term parking bays designed to support Bedford's growing 'click and collect' economy have been welcomed by the town's retailers. The bays, at various locations...

Street art brings history alive on Bedford High Street

Have yourself a Bedford indie Christmas

Have you been inspired to shop local this Christmas? Are you looking for some inspiration to kick start your festive shopping?...

Opinion: Shop local this Christmas to support vital independent Bedford businesses

As news of lockdown 2.0 emerged on Halloween, many of Bedford's bricks and mortar businesses were once again preparing to shut up shop, just as the busy Christmas trading season was...

Flying Cork pops back up on thriving St Cuthbert’s Street

St Cuthbert's Street has welcomed back an old friend, as independent wine merchant, John Barnes, returned to number 43 with his new business...

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