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9 November 2026
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Deserted Bedford Town Centre

Letters: There is a desperate need for a holistic review of the form and function of the town centre

Bedford Borough Council needs to have a reality check regarding the town centre. This continual political posturing is doing the town absolutely no good at all because the problems...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Mayor has “lack of vision” over town centre as another big chain shop closes

Cllr Tom Wootton (Wyboston Ward), the Conservative Mayoral Candidate has attacked Mayor Dave Hodgson (Lib Dems) over a "lack of vision" for Bedford Town Centre after Next announced...
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Next to open new mega store in former Interchange Toys R Us site

After much anticipation, Next has announced that its relocated store at the Interchange Retail Park will open to customers at 8.30am on Monday (12 April)...
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