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Aspects Leisure Park from above. Image: EDG Property

Revival hopes as Aspects Leisure Park sold to award-winning developer

Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford has been sold to award-winning developer EDG Property, raising hopes of a long-awaited revival for the riverside site after years of closure and decline...
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Bedford Cineworld at Aspect Leisure Park.

Cineworld site among units marketed in bid to revive Aspects Leisure Park

A once-bustling hub of activity on Bedford’s riverside could soon see a revival, as new agents are brought in to reimagine the long-neglected Aspects Leisure Park on Barkers Lane...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Property experts say Universal Studios will boost property and investment boom in Bedfordshire

Bedford’s status as a serious player in the UK’s economic growth story has been cemented this month, following two major announcements expected to drive unprecedented...
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A bustling Bedford High Street on a sunny day showing Wilko store front

New furniture shop could be coming to Bedford after sale of Wilko store

A new furniture shop could be coming to Bedford after the sale of the former Wilko store on Bedford High Street. The sale of the three-storey building overlooking the town square is being badged as a...
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The former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Independent

Former Debenhams ‘open for business’ as ground floor available for rent

The former Debenhams building is now open for business again with the ground floor available for rent by commercial occupiers. Bedford Borough Council purchased the 75,377 sq ft...
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