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Sir Bruce Forsyth arriving for the Strictly Come Dancing 2012 Launch, Television Centre, London. Image: Henry Harris/Shutterstock

Bedford Ian writes…

5 June 2026: WTAF? Dirty business, Off air, and Brucie bonus. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Broadway supermarket loses bid to sell alcohol

A new Bedford supermarket has had its application to sell alcohol refused. Concerns about the application for Broadway 2 Supermarket, 34-38 Midland Road, were raised at Bedford Borough...
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Front view of the former Fox and Hounds pub on Goldington Road

Locals divided over proposed mini-supermarket on Goldington Road

A supermarket giant is planning a new convenience store on Bedford’s Goldington Road, sparking a debate over the future of local businesses. Asda Stores Limited is seeking a premises licence...
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“Remain vigilant” say council amidst reports of licensing scammers

Bedford Borough Council is warning licensees to remain vigilant for scammers posing as licensing officers, amidst reports of individuals posing as licensing officials and demanding immediate payment...
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Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Market shop front on Midland Road

Bedford shop fined for selling single-use vape to 13-year old teenager

A business selling a vape to a 13-year-old has been successfully prosecuted, and fined following interventions by Bedford Borough Council’s Trading Standards team. In April 2024, an...
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PJ Supermarket. Image: Google Maps September 2020 © Google 2024

Shop’s licence under threat after trading standards and police uncover 14,000 counterfeit cigarettes

A corner shop found to be storing 14,000 counterfeit cigarettes could be put out of business if its alcohol licence is revoked, a meeting heard. Trading standards officers and Bedfordshire Police have called...
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Riverside Bridges Espresso Bar

Booze license granted for new Riverside North bar despite noise concerns

An alcohol licence has been granted for a new Mediterranean-style coffee bar despite the noise concerns of a council environmental health officer...
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Fitness instructors and PTs reminded to register before running park sessions

Bedford Borough Council is asking any fitness instructors using the town's parks for their training sessions to submit a COVID-19 risk assessment...
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