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9 November 2026
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Firefighters accessing the flats on Harpur Street. Image Bedford Independent

Two led to safety after fire in flat on Harpur Street

Firefighters were called out to Bedford town centre yesterday (Monday) afternoon, after a fire broke out in a domestic building. Crews from across Bedford and Kempston were called at...
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(l-r) Thirsty Records customer Martin Buck, shop owner Jim Watson with the Above and Beyond award, Sight Concern Bedfordshire's George and his guide dog Stanton, and Jim's dad, also Jim Watson. Inset, Sylvester the cat. Main image: Sight Concern Bedfordshire. Inset: Thirsty Records

Bedford record shop praised for support to sight-impaired customers

Thirsty Records and Coffee Shop in Bedford has received an ‘Above & Beyond Award’ from Sight Concern Bedfordshire for supporting a sight-impaired customer. Mr Buck praised...
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Police in hi-visibility jackets policing crowd control at an event Image Brian A Jackson Shutterstock

Woman charged over three attempted robberies in Bedford town centre

A Bedford woman has been charged with three counts of attempted robbery following incidents in the town centre. Police said the incidents happened at around 2.15pm on Monday...
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The Hidden Barrel micropub on Harpur Street in Bedford

Win a £50 bar tab at Harpur Street’s Hidden Barrel

A new bar has opened in Bedford town centre, and to celebrate, we're giving two readers the chance to win a £50 bar tab each. The Hidden Barrel opened in July on Harpur Street, on...
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The night shelter for Christmas 2024 on behalf of the Kings Arms Project

King’s Arms Project partner with council to provide 2,000 bed spaces this Christmas

Bedford Borough Council and the King’s Arms Project are joining forces this Christmas, with their partnership to deliver the Bedford Winter Night Shelter. The night shelter will provide up to 2,000...
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