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The Flying Cork

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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Riverside Square

Grand opening as final two council-owned properties at Riverside now full

The 'official' joint opening for Bridges Espresso Bar and Naughty Pizza at Riverside Bedford took place on Friday (30 October), marking the last...
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The Arc

The Arc opens its doors following lockdown transformation

The Art Centre and Gallery has undergone a lockdown transformation and this week reopened as The Arc. Run by Gemma Crawley-Roberts, the Howard Street...
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Love Record Stores

Celebrate Bedford’s Slide Record Shop on 20 June with Love Record Stores

Bedford's Slide Record Shop has been featured on Love Record Stores (#LRS) blog, ahead of a full day of celebrating the UK's record stores on 20 May...
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Deserted Bedford Town Centre

Bedford Town Centre prepares for post-coronavirus ‘new normal’

As some elements of lockdown are eased, businesses in Bedford are beginning to cautiously contemplate the ‘new normal’ and what a safe and open town...
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Rogan's Books

Letters: A fond farewell from Rogan’s Books

What a difference a month makes... Four weeks ago, we sadly announced our plans to close the doors on our physical bookshop for the last time...
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Up to £25k grants for Bedford’s small businesses now available on Council website

Small business owners affected by the on-going coronavirus outbreak can now apply for a business support grant on the Council’s website...
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Seventh Heaven Cakes

Finger lickin’ creation by Bedford bakery gets the thumbs up

A bakery in Bedford has created a finger lickin’ life size chicken bucket cake, complete with sides and a drink, as a birthday treat for one lucky...
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At Cuthbert’s Arcade

Unique opportunity as St Cuthbert’s Arcade goes under the hammer

St Cuthbert's Arcade, which opened following extensive renovations in Spring 2018, is up for sale with a guide price of over half a million pounds...
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Christopher’s

Christopher’s barbershop on London Road celebrates three milestones

A barbershop on London Road is marking a triple landmark this year, including the 65th birthday of its owner today (20 January). Celebrating its 75th year...
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