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Bedford Cineworld at Aspect Leisure Park.

Letters: Here are some simple ideas for Debenhams and Aspects Leisure Park

A couple of points about Bedford Ian's article (Enjoying your work, by the way). If tenants cannot be found for the ground floor of Debenhams perhaps it could be turned into an indoor...
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Bedford Ian writes…

21 February 2025: Debenhams dilemma, Don't BID on it, Another one bites the crust and How nice, Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

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...
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Bedford's elected mayor, Tom Wotton, pictured by Riverside Square

Monthly column: New Year message from Mayor Tom Wootton

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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Open letter: Mayor Wootton, make Debenhams a legacy Bedford can be proud of

Congratulations on the purchase of Debenhams. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create meaningful change in Bedford and to imaginatively future-proof the town centre as an...
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The former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Independent

Former Debenhams ‘open for business’ as ground floor available for rent

The former Debenhams building is now open for business again with the ground floor available for rent by commercial occupiers. Bedford Borough Council purchased the 75,377 sq ft...
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The former site of Debenhams under construction for conversion to small business units and residential

Work begins to convert former Debenhams store into business units and housing

The Mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton (Conservative) has confirmed that work being carried out at the former Debenhams store on Silver Street has begun, turning it into small business...
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The former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Independent

Breaking news: Borough Council signs deal to buy Debenhams building

Bedford Borough Council has just announced that they have signed a deal to buy the former Debenhams building in the town centre. A council spokesperson says it makes "marking"...
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“Bedford’s best days are yet to come” says Mayor after reports of major investment in Borough

Bedford’s mayor said he is “overjoyed” over recent announcements that he says prove “Bedford’s best days are yet to come”. Tom Wootton (Conservative)...
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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...
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