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Why Bedford is brilliant: Local voices on why our Borough deserves national recognition

Local voices from business, culture and community groups explain why Bedford deserves its place on The Sunday Times list of the best places to live in the East of England...

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...

Council cease funding of annual Totally Locally retail event

Bedford Borough Council has said it will not pay £160 towards this year's Totally Locally independent retail event, despite the support it gives to local businesses. Fiver Fest is a national event run locally...

Four hours free parking trial to begin in Bedford town centre

Bedford Borough Council has unveiled its latest initiative to encourage shoppers and visitors into Bedford town centre with a four-hour free parking trial in one of the multi-storey car parks...

Fiver Fest returns with offers galore until 24 June

Totally Locally's Fiver Fest is back in Bedford - once again serving up some great £5 offers and giving us all a great excuse to visit our favourite shops - and discover new ones. The event is a national celebration...

FiverFest is back with 75 Bedford businesses taking part

The FiverFest shop local campaign is back, and this year there are over 75 businesses taking part and offering something for just £5. The event, organised by Helen Patterson of the...

FiverFest is back in Bedford, showcasing £5 offers at 79 brilliant businesses

Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford this weekend, with 79 participating shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and businesses creating some great offers for just £5...

Everyday Heroes winners: These are the people who make Bedford brilliant

The wait is now over and the winners of the 2020 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, have now been announced. Thank you to all of...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Campaigner of the Year nominees

Today we're looking at Bedford Borough's tireless campaigners and giving you a short insight into why they've been nominated. The winners will be announced on 25 March 2021 at 7:30 pm on our website...

Celebrate Bedford’s brilliant independent shops with the return of Fiver Fest

Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford for the fourth time this October, with over 80 participants and counting. From 10 - 24 October, dozens...

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