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Pride of Place Bedford: turning empty shops into creative energy in the heart of the town

With keys in hand, artist and creative producer, Talia Giles, and Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) are launching Pride Of Place (POP) Bedford in an empty shop in the heart of the town centre...

Letters: An open letter to Bedford’s commercial landlords

Erica’s OpEd letter written to Mary Portas couldn’t have been timed better, and her reply was just the endorsement we need.  Both she and Henry, Councillor Vann, have said...

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...

Opinion: An open letter to Mary Portas

Dear Mary, Bedford was part of the Portas Pilot project 10 years ago and it is my belief that it had a long-term and transformational effect on Bedford. When Radio 4's You and Yours...

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