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Putting Bedford’s independent retailers on the map this Christmas

According to Gemma Crawley, owner of The Arc on Howard Street, it's never too early to mention the C-word, so she's kicking off Christmas... today. And she's not the...
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Opinion: An open letter to Mary Portas

Dear Mary, Bedford was part of the Portas Pilot project 10 years ago and it is my belief that it had a long-term and transformational effect on Bedford. When Radio 4's You and Yours...
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FiverFest is back with 75 Bedford businesses taking part

The FiverFest shop local campaign is back, and this year there are over 75 businesses taking part and offering something for just £5. The event, organised by Helen Patterson of the...
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Two Bedford businesses launch collaboration to save waste products from landfill

A Bedford clothing brand is collaborating with an accessories designer to divert its damaged and returned stock from landfill. Amber Reeson, the owner of Neon Marl, has teamed up with...
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Increase of independent shops in Bedford highlighted by BBC Radio 4 investigation

The rise in the number of independent shops in Bedford town centre has been highlighted in an investigation by BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme...
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The best of festive food and drink in Bedford this Christmas

Food and drink is synonymous with Christmas; whether it's spending time with friends and family or heading out for a festive party. After last year's December lockdown...
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Shop local this Christmas with our pick of the best of Bedford’s independent businesses

After last year's Christmas lockdown, it's more important than ever that we show our love and support to Bedford's brilliant independent businesses this year. So, if you're...
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Eagle Bookshop turns the page on 30 years in business

This month, the Eagle Bookshop is celebrating 30 years of bookselling in Bedford with events, window displays and prizes. To launch the month of celebrations, owner Peter Budek...
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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...
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Wells & Co.’s new home, Brewpoint, is brought to life by local filmmaker

When local brewing family, Wells & Co. began construction of their landmark new Bedford HQ, Brewpoint, they were keen to capture this moment in the history of their family business...
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