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21 February 2025: Debenhams dilemma, Don't BID on it, Another one bites the crust and How nice, Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...

Join in the free fun and festivities at Bedford’s annual Christmas lights switch-on

The family-friendly Christmas light switch-on in Bedford is back this month and is even bigger and brighter than ever. From midday on Saturday, 23 November, the town centre will host free performances and activities before the big light switch-on at 5pm...

Bedford Borough Council confirms it will vote against BedfordBID renewal

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed it will vote against the renewal of BedfordBID in October after saying it was unhappy with their proposal for a fifth term. A Business Improvement District (BID) is...

Email suggests BedfordBID could be open to “refresh” of governance as council discusses withdrawing support

As Bedford Borough Council prepares to discuss if they should withdraw support for BedfordBID, the organisation set up to help promote Bedford Town Centre businesses, their CEO has said they are open...

“Time to go,” town centre campaigner says change at the top needed to create a Better BID

A local campaigner who wants to create a better Bedford Town Centre says change is needed at the top at BedfordBID if they are going to restore faith in their ability to support businesses who pay...

Bedford Mayor told “on a daily basis” to scrap Bedford BID

The mayor of Bedford Borough has expressed disappointment at Bedford BID, the organisation set up to promote Bedford Town Centre, after being told "virtually on a daily basis" to "scrap...

Opinion: Gunns played their own part in the closure of their Bedford shop

It was a great shame to hear that another of Bedford's historic businesses, Gunns Bakery, was closing its Bedford High Street branch last week. However, while the announcement itself...

Saturday’s sensational finale to Bedford Park Concerts

Saturday night (1 July) brought to an end a sensational six nights of live music as Bedford Park Concerts once again brought top-class acts to our town. From proms to pop, superstar DJs to soul and the one...

King’s coronation provides right royal inspiration for Bedford College hair and beauty show

With a theme of 'the coronation', style kings and queens will be heading down the catwalk this May as part of the annual Bedford College Hair and Beauty Show...

What’s on Bedford: 15 – 31 December 2022

With just 10 days til the big day, we've got a full round-up of festive things to do, taking you right through til New Year's Eve. From traditional pantomimes to live music...

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