GCH Fishmongers

St Cuthbert’s Festival puts the party into the heart of Bedford

This bank holiday weekend, St Cuthbert’s Street is once again closing the road and throwing a party to celebrate the wonderful and unique businesses that make up this Bedford indies hot-spot...

“I’m so glad to be alive”: Bedford man praises NHS after surviving two heart attacks and open heart surgery

A Bedford shop-owner has praised the “incredible” care he received from the NHS after surviving two heart attacks and undergoing major open heart surgery earlier this month...

Announcing the latest £50 #BoughtInBedford winner

What a perfect start to the festive season for our latest #BoughtInBedford winner, Charmain. She had a fabulous shopping spree in Bedford's independent shops, starting at The...

GCH Fishmongers celebrate a decade of fresh fish and family dedication

GCH Fishmongers in Bedford is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary at the end of the month, marking a decade in its location on Newham Street. The business was founded on...

Christmas takings all but wiped out for Bedford fishmonger thanks to attempted van theft

A family-run Bedford fishmongers has had their Christmas business takings all but wiped out thanks to thieves who tried to steal their van over the festive break. Gary Hooper of GCH Fishmongers says that while the thieves weren't able to actually steal the van on the night of 27 December 2023, they damage they caused means it is now likely to be a 'write off'.

Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...

59 businesses take part in Bedford’s first Magic Tenner event

Following the successful Fiver Fest independent retail events in Bedford, this weekend sees the launch of Magic Tenner, Totally Locally's latest campaign to keep more of our hard-earned cash in our local...

Live music, food, drink and fun at St Cuthbert’s Street Festival

As part of the weekend's Coronation celebrations, the independent businesses on St Cuthbert's Street will be welcoming visitors on Sunday to their very own street party. The St Cuthbert's Street Festival...

Thieves break into Bedford fishmongers among spate of business burglaries

A Bedford fishmonger was broken into and numerous other town centre businesses reported attempted break-ins in the early hours of Saturday (11 June). Silks Hair and Beauty Salon...

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