Independent Business

Funky Junction to close after 44 years on Bedford High Street

A menswear shop that has been at the heart of Bedford town centre since 1982 will officially close its doors this July, after trading for 44 years. After more than four decades, Funky Junction's...

Global superstar Harry Styles chooses independent Bedford coffee shop for a midweek pick-me-up

One of the world’s biggest pop stars was spotted enjoying a quiet coffee in Bedford town centre this morning (Wednesday). Harry Styles surprised staff at Bedford’s No. 7 Coffee House...

Review: Fuego is perfect for a lunch that’s fast, fresh and full of Spanish flavour

If you work in town, you’ll know the holy trinity of a good lunch: quick, good value and reliably on time. Fuego understands that perfectly, and their lunch menu hits all three without losing the magic...

Bedford jeweller supporting local food bank this Christmas

Ava is the proud owner of Bedford-based MonAvart jewellery. If you need bespoke jewellery for any special occasions, repairs, engagement rings or gifts, she’s your go-to jeweller. She creates...

Tom Grennan samples namesake cocktail at FatCap Smokehouse

Local legend, Tom Grennan, was back in Bedford for the bank holiday weekend and made time to sample a cocktail with his name on it. FatCap Smokehouse on Castle Lane added the Tom Grennan...

Young Bedford jeweller launches Kickstarter project

A young jeweller from Bedford is almost halfway to hitting her crowdfunding target to help her grow her fledgling business...

Popular Bedford ‘speakeasy’ Toast announces closure

Toast, the popular Bedford 'speakeasy' bar has announced it is closing. In a statement on their Facebook page they confirmed a rumour that surfaced late yesterday afternoon saying...

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