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Artists of all ages and abilities invited to take part in River Festival art project

Amateur and professional artists of all ages are invited to take part in a new community art project, with the chance to have their work displayed at this summer's River Festival. The project, launched by...

Bedford’s newest independent shopkeeper credits £6.5m High Street improvements for his decision

The owner of Not Other Jungle - scheduled to open on Silver Street on 6 April - says he decided to open his business in Bedford thanks to the improvements to the High Street. Tony Le Britton told the...

Bedford Borough councillors not DBS checked even if they’re responsible for services for young and vulnerable

Bedford Borough Council does not currently require all councillors to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check, a meeting heard. A report presented to the General Purposes Committee...

Major upgrade begins on lifts at River Street car park

The three lifts at River Street multi-storey car park in Bedforfd town centre will be getting an upgrade when work starts on Monday, 19 February. The lifts have reached the end of their lifespan and...

Winter Wonderland makes a “mockery’ of planning system says councillor

Allowing Bedford’s Winter Wonderland to take place without the relevant permissions for a second time makes a “mockery” of the planning system, a councillor has said. At Bedford...

Breaking News: Bedford Borough Council planning to buy former Debenhams building

Bedford Borough Council has announced plans to buy the former Debenhams building in a "strategic move to rejuvenate our [Bedford's} High Street" and "foster economic growth." In a statement...

From golf to groceries – new businesses investing in Bedford town centre

Several formerly empty shops in Bedford town centre are currently a hive of activity as new businesses open up in the coming days and weeks. And what they all have in common is that they...

Council answers questions over Winter Wonderland planning fiasco

Bedford Borough Council has responded to questions over this year's Winter Wonderland event in Bedford Park after residents said they had not been consulted until after the construction...

Bedford performers invited to help spread Christmas cheer

Bedford Borough Council is inviting artists, performers, and storytellers to share the magic of the Christmas season and spread festive cheer across our community. A space in the...

Council criticised for being ‘behind the curve’ as it unveils town centre plans for the future

Bedford Borough Council has published its 'Town Centre Vision' which it says outlines its aim to create "town centres [in Bedford and Kempston] that people are proud to live in and excited to visit"...

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