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What are the key criteria to judge a casino by?

The casino scene in the UK has never been bigger. Ever since the Gambling Act came into force back in 2007, the industry has steadily been climbing, rushing past its land-based counterpart...

How to host an unforgettable casino-themed party at home

Here’s your guide if you’re in Bedford and thinking of swapping another night at the pub for something with a bit more sparkle: Blackjack, roulette and an excuse to just have fun with friends...

How people in Bedford spend their evenings with Europe’s biggest theme park underway

Construction on the Universal theme park at Kempston Hardwick started on 12 January 2026. Three miles south of Bedford town centre, on 476 acres of former brickworks land...

Our pick of things to do in Bedford: sports, culture, and entertainment

You might think of Bedford as just another quiet market town tucked away in the English countryside, but that would be a bit of an understatement. Honestly, it’s got a surprising amount of soul...

Breaking news: New Bedford town centre gaming centre approved despite objections over crime and vulnerability

Bedford councillors have approved a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street despite concerns over gambling harm, crime, deprivation and the impact on vulnerable residents...

Are free bets and bet offers worth using on Championship Football?

Being a Blade right now is a bit of a weird one. We're sitting 12th in the table. We aren't going to sniff the playoffs and there's basically zero chance of us going down. ..

Bedford councillors to decide on town centre gambling venue plans

Bedford Borough councillors will decide next week whether to approve plans for a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street which could operate 24 hours a day. A licensing sub-committee will meet...

What people look for in online platforms before signing up

It does not take many bad sign-ups to change how people behave online. One or two disappointing experiences are usually enough. A site looks promising, the first page seems fine, and...

How far in advance should you plan a trip to a football tournament?

For the football-loving traveller, planning a trip to catch a major tournament can be the ultimate thrill. The dream of sitting in a stadium in a foreign country, watching your team run out onto the...

From high street bookmakers to mobile apps gambling habits are evolving

If you walk through Bedford town centre now, the betting shops are still there, but they don’t feel quite the same. You pass them without really thinking about it. A couple of people inside...

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