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New free app launches to put Bedford’s independent businesses on the map

A new app to help shoppers find Bedford's independent businesses has now launched, and its creators say it will help connect the High Street, online businesses and customers...

Transformation continues of Bedford’s High Street Heritage Action Zone

The transformation of buildings in Bedford town centre as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is gathering pace, as the latest progress on the High Street and Silver Street is unveiled...

Letters: A reply from Mary Portas

Firstly thank you. For all you have done to reinvigorate and believe in great local community retail. I’m always happy to give a nudge to a landlord, to the Government...

Opinion: An open letter to Mary Portas

Dear Mary, Bedford was part of the Portas Pilot project 10 years ago and it is my belief that it had a long-term and transformational effect on Bedford. When Radio 4's You and Yours...

Increase of independent shops in Bedford highlighted by BBC Radio 4 investigation

The rise in the number of independent shops in Bedford town centre has been highlighted in an investigation by BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme...

Letters: If you think Bedford town centre is ’empty’, join me for a tour…

It seems that we have a serious issue, there are some people in Bedford who are having trouble counting. I keep reading comments on posts such as your 'Partial closure of High Street until November 2021 as...

Have yourself a Bedford indie Christmas

Have you been inspired to shop local this Christmas? Are you looking for some inspiration to kick start your festive shopping?...

Opinion: Shop local this Christmas to support vital independent Bedford businesses

As news of lockdown 2.0 emerged on Halloween, many of Bedford's bricks and mortar businesses were once again preparing to shut up shop, just as the busy Christmas trading season was...

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...

Bedford Town Centre prepares for post-coronavirus ‘new normal’

As some elements of lockdown are eased, businesses in Bedford are beginning to cautiously contemplate the ‘new normal’ and what a safe and open town...

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