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Former Debenhams ‘open for business’ as ground floor available for rent

The former Debenhams building is now open for business again with the ground floor available for rent by commercial occupiers. Bedford Borough Council purchased the 75,377 sq ft...

Bedfordshire businesses turn to self-storage for space and savings

As companies face space constraints for essential items, many in Bedfordshire and surrounding areas are turning to self-storage for more practical and cost-efficient solutions to manage...

The Range to expand Kempston Interchange store if neighbours move out

The Range store at Kempston’s Interchange Retail Park could grow – if its neighbours Dreams and ScS move out. Bedford Borough Council has received a planning application which...

Bedford’s robots need holidays too

As the summer holidays approach, it seems that even our friendly local automatons need an annual break for some R and R. On Sunday (16 June), the Co-op robots will be taking a pause from Queen's Drive...

Aldi wants to know where you’d like them to open next

The UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket, Aldi, has launched a campaign to pinpoint where in Bedfordshire it should open future stores. Aldi has been on a rapid expansion drive in recent years due...

Bedford Body Shop remains open but future is uncertain

The branch of the Body Shop in Bedford is not among the seven that were closed by administrators today (Tuesday), but its future remains uncertain as the business undergoes a restructuring plan...

Breaking news: Wilko stores in Bedford are safe as 52 locations face closure

It has been confirmed that the two Wilko stores within Bedford Borough will remain open, despite the closure of over 50 branches in other locations. This morning (Wednesday), the administrator, PwC...

Edinburgh Woollen Mill finally fills former BHS site

After lying empty since 2016, the former BHS building on Midland Road is set to have a new tenant this August. Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), the company that originally bought the building in 2017...

“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...

Legal advice: Businesses need to watch their special offers

Have you ever been caught out by a time-limited deal whilst shopping online? Not long ago, I was. If I’d waited another day, a new offer would have saved me an extra £16 but the “offer ends tonight” email hooked...

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