BedPop tagged articles - Bedford Independent

Bedford & Co. launches at The Arc to prove our town’s independent spirit is alive and kicking

We've all suffered the misfortune of hearing someone utter the phrase, “there’s nothing in Bedford"; but Gemma, the unstoppable force behind The Arc, is here to politely but firmly prove...

Opinion: Not all publicity is good publicity

It’s not often that Bedford makes the national news. Every couple of years, The Times or The Telegraph includes us in their ‘best places to live’ guides, but they’re mainly puff pieces to do with...

Open letter: Mayor Wootton, make Debenhams a legacy Bedford can be proud of

Congratulations on the purchase of Debenhams. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create meaningful change in Bedford and to imaginatively future-proof the town centre as an...

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...

Mark Rutherford STEM scholar lands a job at her former school

BedPop Repair Shop fixes much-loved musical steps and whirlpool

Volunteers from the BedPop Repair Shop have brought their skills out onto the streets to fix two much-loved pieces of play equipment in Bedford town centre.

BedPop Fun Palaces return for a weekend of free art, culture and science

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, four BedPop Fun Palaces will be popping up for a free weekend of arts, culture and science in Bedford’s town centre &...

Creative opportunity to make art in Bedford’s empty M&S building

An independent charity is working with M&S to create opportunities for artists in some of the company's empty units. The former M&S in Bedford is among...

Opinion: The death of the High Street has been greatly exaggerated*

According to research, around 16 stores closed their doors every day in the first half of 2019 while only nine opened. This has seen a net decline of 1,234...

Taste Bedford returns to Mill Meadows

There's just over a week until the Taste Bedford food and music festival returns to the banks of the River Great Ouse, showcasing the best in street food...

BedPop

Get the latest Bedford news first