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Bedford Ian writes…

Mayes 'school' Yard, River rivalry, and Lieutenant pride. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Debenhams row continues, but Bedford Borough mayor makes public guarantee over sale price

A political debate over the regeneration of Mayes Yard has escalated following concerns raised over agreement terms and annual running costs for Bedford's former Debenhams...

Monthly column: Building a housing system that works for people again

Housing is not just part of the cost-of-living crisis: it is the cost-of-living crisis. Strip everything back, and the pressures people feel in their daily lives so often come down to one...

Opinion: Don’t let its glow up go to waste, we must all look after Midland Road

It may have taken the best part of ten months, and a lot of noise, disruption and traffic diversions but finally, the first part of the Midland Road regeneration is complete, helping to revitalise...

Midland Road to fully reopen to traffic on 11 June

Motorists and pedestrians rejoice - Midland Road will fully reopen to traffic on Wednesday, 11 June, six months after it was closed as part of the Town Deal regeneration project. With newly widened...

Regeneration of St Paul’s Square is “vital” part of £4.98m town centre funding

A transformation is underway in Bedford town centre, as work begins on Monday (17 February) to redevelop one of the key projects within Bedford Borough Council's Town Fund...

All Ears confirms much-anticipated reopening date

A stalwart of Bedford High Street, which has been closed as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) renovations, will reopen this month. All Ears, which has been trading on Bedford High Street...

Four hours free parking trial to begin in Bedford town centre

Bedford Borough Council has unveiled its latest initiative to encourage shoppers and visitors into Bedford town centre with a four-hour free parking trial in one of the multi-storey car parks...

Council urged to be more “radical” as Town Deal projects are unveiled at public briefings

Three briefings will be held in Bedford this March, sharing an insight into the Town Deal projects planned for the town centre thanks to recent government funding...

Council and landlords collaborating to develop a plan for former Beales and Debenhams sites

Bedford Borough Council is working with site owners to develop a plan for the vacant former Beales and Debenhams buildings in Bedford that will bring smaller units and homes to the...

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