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28 August 2026
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Gemma Crawley-Roberts

Gemma Crawley-Roberts of The Arc, pictured sitting in the middle of the shop, wearing a Bedford Innit t-shirt and surrounded by bright products

Bedford & Co. launches at The Arc to prove our town’s independent spirit is alive and kicking

We've all suffered the misfortune of hearing someone utter the phrase, “there’s nothing in Bedford"; but Gemma, the unstoppable force behind The Arc, is here to politely but firmly prove...
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Jessica Answer of Boyds Printworks in Bedford

Great Bedfordian: Jessica Answer

This month’s Great Bedfordian is Jessica Answer, owner and head dye-slinger at Boyds Printworks. Born from the local indie creative scene, Boyds Printworks provides high-quality, sustainable...
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Aerial photo of Bedford town centre with the words #BoughtInBedford

Bought in Bedford: Share your love of Bedford’s indie businesses and win a £50 voucher

It’s a truth widely held that Bedford has more independent shops and businesses than our near neighbours, Cambridge. From restaurants and cafes to shops and hairdressers, we...
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From golf to groceries – new businesses investing in Bedford town centre

Several formerly empty shops in Bedford town centre are currently a hive of activity as new businesses open up in the coming days and weeks. And what they all have in common is that they...
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Bedford-based Ukrainian artist exhibits work in Parliament to mark anniversary of invasion

A Ukranian artist living in Bedford has exhibited her work at the Houses of Parliament to mark the one-year anniversary since Russian forces invaded her home country...
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The Arc

The Arc opens its doors following lockdown transformation

The Art Centre and Gallery has undergone a lockdown transformation and this week reopened as The Arc. Run by Gemma Crawley-Roberts, the Howard Street...
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