Business

Two months since re-opening and Bedford pubs say business is good

Pubs around Bedford Borough say business is picking up and they've seen brand new customers joining their loyal regulars in the two months since re-opening after lockdown. The government...

Pavilion at the Park reopens under new management

Five months after lockdown began, the Pavilion at the Park has now reopened and is under new management. Martin and Dawn, who also run Gallone's Ice Cream parlour, have...

Boots to close 48 opticians but no word if Bedford is included

In a shock announcement, Walgreens, the parent company of Boots, have announced they are closing 48 opticians across the country. They'll also make 4,000 people redundant in optician teams...

Council coronavirus concerns as Bedford town centre reopens

The cautious reopening of non-essential shops in Bedford tomorrow (Monday) sees health and safety at the top of the agenda...

Privacy Helper announces GDPR support service for SMEs

Bedford based Privacy Helper is one of the UK’s leading GDPR consultancies, helping over 150 organisations in the last three years - ranging from major corporates to businesses in the local...

Russell Park Kiosk in safe hands as new owners are announced

The team from the Longholme Café have been announced as the new owners of the Kiosk in Russell Park.After eight years, owner and the brains behind the...

Bedford-based tech company wins coveted education award

A educational technology company based at Bedford Heights was among the winners at the Bett Awards this week. Maths Circle won the Primary Content award...

“Everyone’s welcome” 3 St Peter’s opens with a touch of class

A new private members club has opened in Bedford, bringing with it a touch of class and a warm welcome to anyone looking for something different on a night out. 3 St. Peter's has been...

Bedford company wins national business award

Verifile, a background screening company based at Priory Business Park, has been named ‘Best Enterprising Business’ at this year’s SME National Business Awards. Verifile qualified...

Brexit and GDPR may be tiresome but businesses mustn’t bury their head in the sand

Brexit is probably a more unwelcome word than “GDPR” was last year. Put the two together and you instantly lose the attention of most people. That head-in-the-sand approach...

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