9 November 2026

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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?

The logistics network: An often forgotten industry… until things go wrong

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.

Opportunities popping up in Bedford’s Arcade

New Charles Wells brewery could be delayed until 2020

A judicial review and a resubmitted planning application for the Fairhill Site, just off the A6 in Bedford, may delay the opening of Charles Wells' new brewery until 2020. A neighbouring land...

Bedford Independent appoints sales manager

“We will be back stronger than before”

Bedford Drive hears 12 rules of business and life

Bedford i-Kan celebrates a decade