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Landlord puts Bedford’s Old Arcade on the market

A much-loved historical arcade in Bedford town centre, home to 35 independent businesses, is to be put on the market by its owners. The Edwardian Old Arcade, which links the High Street...

Open letter: Mayor Wootton, make Debenhams a legacy Bedford can be proud of

Congratulations on the purchase of Debenhams. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create meaningful change in Bedford and to imaginatively future-proof the town centre as an...

The Cultural Roots Sound System Museum begins one-year residency at the Higgins Bedford

The Cultural Roots Sound System Museum - a remarkable showcase of reggae music history, sound system culture and the evolution of technology - has opened at the Higgins Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 17 – 27 August 2023

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Pride of Place Bedford – the grand finale

Since 12 July, an empty shop in Bedford town centre has been transformed into a creative hub in the heart of the town. Two years in the making, Pride of Place (POP) Bedford is proof of the adage, 'build it...

New photography book shines a spotlight on 21st-century Bedford

A new book featuring the work of nine local photographers is shining a light on some of the off-the-beaten-track sights of Bedford to document our town in the 21st century. Documenting Bedford...

What’s on Bedford: 3 – 13 August 2023

What’s on Bedford: 20 – 30 July 2023

What’s on Bedford: 13 – 23 July 2023

“Town centres aren’t dead,” says Damian Hopkins CBE

Earlier this month, Bedford-resident and retail chief executive, Damian Hopkins was awarded a CBE for his services to the retail sector and the enormous amount of charitable work that he does alongside...

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