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Your Business Expo. Image: Pulse Group Media

Your Business Expo: The must-attend event on Bedfordshire’s business calendar

The countdown to a superb event for businesses to reach, engage and connect continues… Join us at Your Business Expo Bedford. Everyone among the 70-plus exhibitors is ready to...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

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...
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Domino's Pizza staff. Image Domino's Pizza

Domino’s Pizza resubmit plans to take over Wixams restaurant

Plans to change the use of a Wixams restaurant to a Domino’s pizza takeaway have been resubmitted. The applicant said no changes have been made to the original application to...
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New initiative to help Bedford businesses and individuals to become green champions

Bedford's new free Green Skills Development Programme for businesses and individuals has been launched by Bedford Borough Council. A Bedford Borough Council spokesperson has said...
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exterior photo Jade Buddha Spa, offering Thai massage in Massage,

Jade Buddha Spa brings a touch of Thai serenity to Bedford’s ‘Cultural Quarter’

On 1st June, Bedford's Cultural Quarter will welcome an exciting new addition to the business community: Jade Buddha Spa. Just a short walk from the town centre, and set to become...
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Creams Bedford owner Tariq Mahmood personally welcomed each and every one of the hundreds of Bedfordians who came to his dessert parlour today. Image: Bedford Independent

Review: Bedford screams for ice cream as town centre dessert parlour celebrates 16th birthday

The sound of children laughing filled the air this Friday (17 May) as Creams, the dessert parlour chain, celebrated their 16th birthday with a free scoop of ice cream for every customer at the...
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The Longholme Cafe is on the banks of Longholme Lake. Image: The Longholme Cafe.

Review: Longholme Life is a Bedfordian treat you just have to experience

With spring approaching it’s a perfect time to talk about The Longholme, one of Bedford’s most popular spots to enjoy delicious food and drink, especially as it makes the most of its location between...
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Billa International Market, 28 Ford End Road, Bedford Screenshot Google Street View (C)2024 Image capture September 2020 Image: LDRS

Shop could lose licence after Trading Standards find illegal tobacco

A Bedford shop could lose its ability to sell alcohol after illegal tobacco was found on the site by Trading Standards and Bedfordshire Police. This week (20 February) Bedford Borough Council’s...
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Body Shop, Silver Street Bedford. Image: Google Maps image capture June 2018

Bedford Body Shop remains open but future is uncertain

The branch of the Body Shop in Bedford is not among the seven that were closed by administrators today (Tuesday), but its future remains uncertain as the business undergoes a restructuring plan...
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Bedford egg ‘mega farm’ has British Lion accreditation reinstated after welfare enhancements

A Bedford Borough egg producer, which was the subject of videos released by animal rights campaigners, has had its British Lion accreditation reinstated after making "extensive efforts" to
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