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Bedford Borough Council writes off nearly £419,000 in unrecoverable debts

Almost £419,000 owed to Bedford Borough Council has been written off after debtors became insolvent, died, or could not be traced. But the authority says the losses have already been...
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Bridges at night with the words 'Thank you and Goodbye'. The image that accompanied Bridges Espresso Bar's announcement on social media they were closing. Image: Bridges Espresso Bar

Bridges Espresso Bar closes, leaving loyal customers and staff heartbroken

One of Bedford’s most popular independent businesses, Bridges Espresso Bar, has closed with immediate effect, after struggling to survive the combined impact of the pandemic...
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PlodSquad runners on Riverside north bridge. Image: PlodSquad

The running club helping transform Bedford’s fitness and business communities

Every Sunday morning, runners, joggers, and plodders gather outside Bridges Espresso bar, on Riverside North, Bedford for their routine 5K.PlodSquad, affectionately known as...
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‘Barbenheimer’ sees record-breaking cinema attendances in Bedford

Bedford's cinemas and local businesses have been given a boost thanks to the dual successes of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Vue at Riverside Bedford reported...
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Gold postbox with crochet topper

Gold postbox topper stolen in second swipe

A crocheted gold postbox topper, made to commemorate the Queen’s Jubilee, has been stolen from St Paul’s Square. It comes just two weeks after the ‘platinum’ version was...
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Gold postbox with crochet topper

Bedford’s stolen Crown Jewels replaced in time for Jubilee

Less than a week after the Bedford Independent reported on the theft of the Jubilee post box topper from Bedford High Street, its creator, Steph has crocheted…
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Wells & Co brewery comes full circle to original Bedford home

Beer lovers can now get a pint of Wells & Co's beer at the Bedford birthplace of the brewery, founded in 1876. Bridges Espresso Bar, located at The Pavilion on Riverside Square...
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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...
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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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Riverside Bridges Espresso Bar

Booze license granted for new Riverside North bar despite noise concerns

An alcohol licence has been granted for a new Mediterranean-style coffee bar despite the noise concerns of a council environmental health officer...
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