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Music lovers ‘gutted’ as Bedford’s Slide Record Shop announces closure

The owners of the "much-loved" Slide Record Shop in The Arcade in Bedford town centre have announced the independent store is closing down after serving local vinyl fans since 2017...

Why Bedford is brilliant: Local voices on why our Borough deserves national recognition

Local voices from business, culture and community groups explain why Bedford deserves its place on The Sunday Times list of the best places to live in the East of England...

Opinion: You say there’s nothing to do in Bedford. Have you actually looked?

Every time I step off the train for the university holidays, the first question that hangs in the air is, “So… what is there to do in Bedford?” Stroll through the town centre, or glance...

Great Bedfordian: Tim Edwards of Beerfly

This month’s Great Bedfordian is Tim Edwards, the host with the most at Bedford’s favourite craft beer shop, Beerfly on St Cuthbert’s Street. Tim is passionate about Bedford’s indie businesses and loves nothing...

I’m so proud to be able to help celebrate Bedford’s everyday heroes

About 20 years ago, give or take, I moved to Bedford. Having come from a not-too-exciting small town a bit further south, Bedford seemed quite the upgrade. I am sure there will be a few people...

What’s on Bedford: 14 – 24 July 2022

It’s here… the only one-stop what’s on guide with the best of everything that’s happening in Bedford over the next 10 days. From film to live music, markets to comedy, dance music to theatre...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Look at these brilliant Bedfordians

This is them, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award winners 2021. They all do something special, something amazing that makes Bedford Borough brilliant and we're so proud...

Tom Grennan becomes ambassador for children’s mental health charity

The ‘Making Me’ charity empowers children and young people to stay ‘mentally fit’ through knowledge and resources...

Esquires host free FoodDrunk reopening party on Saturday 14 August

Bedford’s iconic music venue Esquires reopens its doors on Saturday 14 August after 16 long months of closure. The event forms part of Esquire’s FoodDrunk festival. Owner Gareth Barber said they were “looking forward to showing everyone what we've been up to...

Glastonbury rapper Genesis Elijah to head local line-up at Esquires

World renowned rapper Genesis Elijah will head a local line-up at Bedford’s iconic Esquires venue on 9 July...

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