Business

Representative from the Chinese Embassy visits Bedford

The Minister Counsellor for Economic & Commercial Affairs in the Chinese Embassy, Ms Bao Ling, visited Bedford on Tuesday 22 October to learn more about...

Businesses being asked to help create a better Bedford

It seems like everywhere you turn there’s an event happening in Bedford. Anything from big concerts in Bedford Park to charity soup kitchens for the homeless. Each of them needing...

What should you consider when taking a new business premises lease?

Wherever you’ve found the ideal premises for your business, whether a current building, in one of Bedford’s shared office facilities, or you’re watching the construction of one of the...

Popular Bedford ‘speakeasy’ Toast announces closure

Toast, the popular Bedford 'speakeasy' bar has announced it is closing. In a statement on their Facebook page they confirmed a rumour that surfaced late yesterday afternoon saying...

Debenhams say their Bedford store won’t be closing early next year

Debenhams have released a list of 22 stores that will close on 22 January and Bedford's town centre store is not on the list. The news will come as relief to many who had...

Shock as Bedford’s Spaghetti John’s announces sudden closure

Bedfordian foodies have expressed their sadness this morning at the news that Spaghetti Johns on Castle Lane, Bedford has closed. In a statement on their Facebook...

Sir Vince Cable MP says Bedford deserves recent investment

Sir Vince Cable MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, visited Bedford today and told the Bedford Independent that Bedford deserves the recent and future investment it has received...

Shop Local: Five top tips to put Bedford shops on the map

As we head toward Christmas and Bedford shops prepared for the busiest shopping period of the year they'll be doing their best to attract shoppers through their doors. But what can they do to make the most of this busy time and make sure other times of year are as good as they can be?

Cheers to Bedford business as House of Lords celebrates Small Business Saturday

Bedford business Pavilion at the Park has received special recognition today at an exclusive House of Lords reception to celebrate the UK's best small businesses.

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