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So long spiral… The Harpur Centre, Bedford gets set for the 21st Century

There was a carnival atmosphere in the Harpur Centre this weekend as they unveiled their new look interior to the sound of carnival drums and sight of colourfully dressed dancers...
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QD celebrates 21 years in Bedford with new-look store

QD, Bedford is celebrating its 21st birthday today by unveiling its recently refurbished and new look store at Greyfriars. The discount store, which is part of an independent family...
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EXCLUSIVE: Marks and Spencer may have a plan for town centre building

Following the news this morning that Bedford's town centre Marks & Spencer may close, the retailer has now revealed it may already have the building's next tenant lined-up...
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Bedford’s Town Centre Marks & Spencer will close on 4 May

We're getting reports that staff have been told Bedford’s Town Centre Marks & Spencer will close on 4 May. We’ll bring you more as we have it...
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20 Debenhams stores could close in 2019 – they won’t say if Bedford’s one

Debenhams is exploring a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), which could see 20 stores closures this year, adding concern that Bedford's High Street faces further uncertainty...
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Here’s how you can help save Bedford Town Centre’s Marks & Spencer

People have taken to the streets to show their support for Bedford Town Centre’s Marks & Spencer, with the Bedford Independent backed community-led campaign hearing...
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“Let’s show M&S what they’ll miss out on” – Save our M&S campaign launched

The possible closure of Bedford’s Town Centre Marks & Spencer has created a wave of support for the high street shop that’s been a favourite of Bedford shoppers for many years...
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Proposed closure of Marks & Spencer – your reactions

People across Bedford have been reacting strongly to the news that Bedford's Town Centre Marks & Spencer store faces closure. Some say it's a disaster for our town...
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BREAKING NEWS: M&S in Bedford Town Centre earmarked for closure

Employees at the M&S in Bedford Town Centre on Midland Road have been told the store is no longer viable and, subject to consultation with their employee representative group...
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B&M continues to invest in Bedford with Riverfield Drive store

One of the UK's leading 'variety retailers' is continuing to invest in Bedford with plans to open a second store in the town on Riverfield Drive. The retailer...
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