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Bedford town centre car parks to reopen

Two car parks in Bedford town centre will reopen on 15 June, with Government guidance allowing ‘non-essential’ shops to open on the same day.
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Brickhill Primary pupils try out a day in the life of a Harpur Centre manager

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run Bedford’s Harpur Centre? Brickhill Primary pupils recently found out when they were given behind-the-scenes...
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Energie Fitness to open new Harpur Centre gym

The Harpur Centre's renovations continue, with the launch of a new, boutique style gym in the coming weeks. Energie Fitness will feature state-of-the...
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Harpur Centre confirms DW Sports closure

Bedford town centre is set to lose another retailer, as DW Sports, the sportswear and equipment retailer, is closing its Harpur Centre store...
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Flashmob Christmas choir entertains Bedford’s shoppers

Hope Bedfordshire brought some surprise Christmas cheer to Bedford town centre on Saturday, with two flashmob performances of festive carols.
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Bedford Borough Council and the Harpur Centre join Refill Bedford

Bedford Borough Council and the Harpur Shopping Centre have signed up as Refill Stations, helping Refill Bedford create a network of local places where...
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World Mental Health Day fashion show in Bedford makes the headlines

A fashion show with a difference made the headlines on BBC and ITV news last night, following an event in Bedford for World Mental Health Day.
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Fashion, sport and wellbeing are centre stage at World Mental Health Day 2019 in Bedford

World Mental Health Day takes place on Thursday 10 October every year and is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues, tackle the stigma...
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Bedford College art students exhibit at the Harpur Centre

A pop up gallery will be at the Harpur Centre from Saturday 8 June, showcasing the exceptional work of Bedford College degree-level graphic design students.
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So long spiral… The Harpur Centre, Bedford gets set for the 21st Century

There was a carnival atmosphere in the Harpur Centre this weekend as they unveiled their new look interior to the sound of carnival drums and sight of colourfully dressed dancers...
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