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Emergency gas works blamed for town centre traffic congestion

Emergency gas works disrupted the start of Bedford’s town centre improvements, with motorists already feeling the impact, a senior councillor has said. But the portfolio...

Councillor asked what’s happening with Debenhams? As it’s described as “an eyesore dragging town centre down”

Work is ongoing at the former Debenhams in Bedford says the council – despite concerns that nothing seems to be happening. During last night’s Executive Meeting (Wednesday) cllr Lucy Bywater...

Find your new job or learn a new skill at the Career Connect Expo

Later this month, Bedford Borough Council in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensins (Jobcentre Plus) is hosting a one-stop-shop for anyone wanting to take the next step in their career...

Regeneration of St Paul’s Square is “vital” part of £4.98m town centre funding

A transformation is underway in Bedford town centre, as work begins on Monday (17 February) to redevelop one of the key projects within Bedford Borough Council's Town Fund...

Councillor says she doesn’t regret Winter Wonderland planning comments

“We will not please everybody”, a senior borough councillor said when asked about Winter Wonderland. During last week’s Full Council Meeting (January 15) councillor David Sawyer (Lib Dem, De Parys) asked councillor Andrea Spice if she...

Survey finds Winter Wonderland had “no positive influence on Bedford Town Centre” as park left damaged again

A survey of Winter Wonderland visitors has revealed the event did not positively influence Bedford Town Centre, despite council officials saying the event should be permitted to go ahead in Bedford Park...

Opinion: For almost 20 years I’ve reported on a station at Wixams, it’s great to finally see building work start

Yesterday (Thursday) I put on some hi-vis safety jacket and trousers, pulled on a pair of steel toe-capped wellies, and put on a hard hat to take an exclusive look behind the scenes of...

‘Bigger and better’ Bedford Christmas lights switch on this weekend

Bedford Borough Council has said they are 'thrilled' that the postponed Bedford Christmas lights switch on will happen this weekend and with a 'bigger celebration than previously...

Join in the free fun and festivities at Bedford’s annual Christmas lights switch-on

The family-friendly Christmas light switch-on in Bedford is back this month and is even bigger and brighter than ever. From midday on Saturday, 23 November, the town centre will host free performances and activities before the big light switch-on at 5pm...

Mayor says Bedford is a “town on the up” where people will want to “shop, live, work and socialise”

Bedford’s mayor has said the purchase of the Lloyds Bank building on Bedford’s High Street is part of his election pledge to make the town centre a place where “people want to shop, live, work and socialise”...

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