Business

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...

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...

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...

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

Bedford’s Naughty Pizza revs up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

A restaurant in Bedford is revving up to serve its contemporary Neopolitan-inspired pizzas to guests at this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Naughty Pizza, which has branches in...

Letters: Gunns’ problems in Bedford were brought on by a number of issues

While I agree with many of Paul's ideas, he and his colleagues may never have shopped at Gunns. I would say, more's the pity as the bread is totally different from the over-processed bread...

Bedford businesses sign up to support Bedford’s community ‘eco-system’

Four Bedford businesses and organisations have become Bedford Independent patrons, a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project that aims to support Bedford...

Foxy Wings’ founders share heartfelt update following restaurant fire

Two of the founders of Foxy Wings have issued a heartfelt statement to update their fans following the fire that impacted their business and the Riverside Bedford community. Matt and Gabs Pearson took to...

Monthly column: Over 8,000 new jobs created and protected in Bedford Borough

Having a strong local economy and providing jobs for residents has been a key priority of mine. We have attracted hundreds of companies to the Borough, as well as helped local businesses...

Local businesses invest in renewables to lower energy costs

A year ago, Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, setting off a series of events that caused the energy bills of Bedford’s businesses to rise to unprecedented levels. In response to sanctions...

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