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From Africa to antiques, Studio Seven is Newnham Street’s newest indie addition

After a soft launch over the summer, one of Bedford's newest independent shops is now fully open and welcoming customers to its quirky, off-the-beaten-track showroom. Studio Seven is the brainchild...

What’s on Bedford: 18 – 28 May 2023

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Letters: “Landlords should be required to actively fill empty units in our High Streets”

For as long as Bedford has people who love and support its independents, and for as long as Bedford has the creative and inspiring people who lead so much business in the...

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...

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...

Shop local this Christmas with our pick of the best of Bedford’s independent businesses

After last year's Christmas lockdown, it's more important than ever that we show our love and support to Bedford's brilliant independent businesses this year. So, if you're...

Get your news and culture fix with the March issue of the Bedford Clanger

Now in its ninth year, the Bedford Clanger was established to shine a light on the cultural life of Bedford, giving a platform to the artists, musicians...

The Eagle Bookshop has finally landed on St Peter’s Street

The much-anticipated opening of the Eagle Bookshop's new premises on St Peter's Street took place on Monday (22 October), adding another unique...

The Store – Bedford’s first dedicated refill shop – opens this Saturday

If you’ve walked past St Cuthbert’s Arcade recently, you can’t have helped but notice the new business that is preparing to open at the front of the...

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