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End of an era as Boutique Planet bids farewell to Bedford’s Old Arcade

One of Bedford's best-loved shops will be closing its doors for the final time next month, as Boutique Planet ceases trading after more than three decades in Bedford town centre...

The Twelve Days of Bedford Indies…

This month, we've taken our love of Bedford's independent shops and businesses to its logical conclusion and rewritten The 12 Days of Christmas as an ode to them...

Great Bedfordian: Sarah Fraser of John Medhurst Jewellers

This month’s Great Bedfordian is a champion of Bedford’s independent shopping scene and a great supporter of the Bedford Clanger. Sarah Frazer (nee Medhurst) grew up in Bedford but left to study history and politics...

Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...

Christmas footfall up by 18% as town centre vacancy rates remain below national average

New research has shown that the number of empty shops is reducing throughout the UK, with Bedford having fewer than the national average. In addition, shoppers are...

Bedford indies’ Christmas shopping guide 2022

It's a little-known fact that Bedford has more independent shops than Cambridge, making it the perfect place to find that unique gift for even the hardest-to-buy-for person...

Shops, bars and businesses in Bedford look forward to reopening on 12 April

Bedford's shopkeepers and business owners are counting down the hours until they can welcome customers back once lockdown restrictions lift on Monday 12 April...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Independent Retailer of the Year nominees

Bedford has more independent shops than Cambridge, so it was about time we celebrated the brilliant and unique businesses at the heart of our town...

‘So proud of Bedford’ says shopping centre manager as town reopens

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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