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Independent businesses at heart of Bedford Town Centre’s survival

Bedford town centre is experiencing a surge in retail activity, with an increasing number of local independent businesses helping to create a vibrant shopping scene...

Welcome changes to business rates will benefit town centre retail and hospitality sector

Shop and restaurant owners in Bedford will see their business rates reduced after the government chose not to increase rates by inflation. In what has been hailed as...

Competition: Win £100 to spend at Bedford’s Anorak womenswear shop

One of Bedford’s little-known secrets is Anorak, a womenswear shop full of quality minimal classics and edgy fashion pieces with sustainability at its heart. in the Edwardian Arcade just...

Transformation continues of Bedford’s High Street Heritage Action Zone

The transformation of buildings in Bedford town centre as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is gathering pace, as the latest progress on the High Street and Silver Street is unveiled...

Top tips to grow your Bedford business post-COVID

Lockdown is over but the impact of COVID is still being felt across Bedford, so it’s vital you do all you can to get your business back on track. Of course, loyal customers will already be...

Caution Vintage open permanent shop after pop up success

The owners of Caution Vintage are throwing open the doors of their new permanent shop today (Thursday), after their successful pop-up stint in the…

Newlyweds open disability inclusive Geek Retreat in Bedford

A newly married couple will open the Bedford branch of gaming store Geek Retreat in the Harpur Centre on Saturday 14 August. Store owners Sharon Lockhart (53) and…

Bedford’s newest supermarket officially opened by Ghanaian Embassy’s head of trade

A new world food supermarket has opened in Bedford, with an official visit from the Ghanaian Embassy's Head of Trade and Investment. Mr Papa Kow Bartels joined High Sheriff of Bedfordshire...

Council in talks with big fashion retailer in preparation for town centre’s post-covid future

A council officer has revealed that efforts are ongoing to find space for big brands to move into Bedford as part of a massive effort to bring shoppers back to the town centre. A committee was told about a multitude...

FiverFest is back in Bedford, showcasing £5 offers at 79 brilliant businesses

Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford this weekend, with 79 participating shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and businesses creating some great offers for just £5...

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