Foxy Wings

Foxy Wings’ founders share heartfelt update following restaurant fire

Two of the founders of Foxy Wings have issued a heartfelt statement to update their fans following the fire that impacted their business and the Riverside Bedford community. Matt and Gabs Pearson took to...

Win tickets to Cranfield University’s annual entrepreneur and small business owner conference

On 15 June, Cranfield University is hosting its annual conference for budding entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors and academia - and we have a pair of passes to give to one lucky...

Foxy Wings closed “until further notice” following fire

A restaurant at Riverside Bedford is closed "until further notice" following a fire that broke out in the kitchen in the early hours of this morning (Saturday). Fire services were called to Foxy Wings...

Welcome changes to business rates will benefit town centre retail and hospitality sector

Shop and restaurant owners in Bedford will see their business rates reduced after the government chose not to increase rates by inflation. In what has been hailed as...

Competition: Win a festive meal for four at Foxy Wings

Thanks to our friends at Foxy Wings, we've got a great Christmas competition to kick off the festive season. You can win a Christmas set meal for four people at Riverside...

After 16 years behind the bar, landlady Liz takes the reins at The Welly

The future of one of Bedford's most beloved pubs, the Wellington Arms, is in safe hands as landlady Liz Blackford-Sutton has taken on the lease of the building...

Energy crisis: “We have gone through covid, but this feels much worse” say Bedford business owners

New prime minister, Liz Truss, has announced a £150b plan to relieve the stress from Britain’s soaring energy prices. However, businesses will get support with bills capped for six months...

Exclusive: Chicken George reveals location of new Bedford restaurant

Chicken George has revealed the location of their new Bedford sports bar and restaurant in an exclusive interview with the Bedford Independent. After establishing hugely successful businesses in Luton and Hitchin…

New delivery service say they’re here to “GoGett” support for Bedford’s independents

A new delivery service, which aims to help local economies thrive, create jobs and focus on giving a premium customer experience by working with Bedford's independent restaurants and stores...

Foxy Wings boost eco-credentials with new waste partner

Since its launch last December, Foxy Wings has aimed to be a sustainable and eco-friendly addition to Bedford's restaurant scene and now...

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