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The interior of the new Taco Bell restaurant on Riverside Square opening in December 2025

Win free burritos for a year as part of Taco Bell’s grand Riverside opening

Fans of Mexican dining are in for a "flavour explosion" on Riverside Square, as Bedford's first ever Taco Bell restaurant opens on 3 December with the promise of free burritos for three lucky fans...
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The importance of uptime and server reliability

When running an online store, few things are more critical than uptime and server reliability. A beautiful design, optimised product pages, and engaging content all become irrelevant the moment...
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Sophie Stapley. Image: The Stapley Family

Bedford women who mean business: Finishing the series and starting my journey

When I first pitched the "Bedford women who mean business" series, I was eager to put into practice the skills I had learned in terms of journalism, but little did I know, a lot more was on the curriculum. I knew...
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Bedford women who mean business: A new series spotlighting local female entrepreneurs

Bedford Borough is home to a quietly powerful movement, one led by women who are reshaping the town’s economy, culture, and future. From fashion start-ups to wellness workshops, female...
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Five best commercial mortgage providers in the UK in 2025

A commercial mortgage is a loan secured against business property. It enables companies to buy new premises, refinance existing ones, or unlock capital by leveraging...
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Some of the burgers on offer at Herd. Image: Bedford Independent

Review: Have you Herd – they’re still the best burgers in Bedford

When people ask for recommendations on social media for the best burgers in Bedford, the responses are almost always 100% for Herd – and there’s a valid reason for that...
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Approximate boundary for the proposed Bedford Gateway

New ‘Bedford Gateway’ employment development in the works near Wyboston

An employment development near Wyboston is being drawn up by Prologis UK, who have asked Bedford Borough Council for a scoping opinion. This is a formal step that helps what...
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The former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Independent

Letters: The future can be bright for Bedford if we react to opportunities ahead

Andrew Ruff’s suggestion of using the ground floor of Debenhams as an indoor market is an intriguing and innovative idea. However, I suspect that no feasible shopping proposal for the...
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Jesse Mumford and Luke Brown at Spiral HQ at the Harpur Centre.

Parkour group Spiral Freerun announce new long term lease at the Harpur Centre

This time last year, Spiral Freerun were looking for a new home after their long-awaited planning permission in Biggleswade was turned down, but now the parkour specialists...
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Bedford companies “will have a voice” in new regional business board

Businesses across Bedford borough and the wider South Midlands region will have a direct voice in shaping strategies for economic growth, thanks to the newly established South Midlands...
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