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Opinion: An open letter to Mary Portas

Dear Mary, Bedford was part of the Portas Pilot project 10 years ago and it is my belief that it had a long-term and transformational effect on Bedford. When Radio 4's You and Yours...

FiverFest is back with 75 Bedford businesses taking part

The FiverFest shop local campaign is back, and this year there are over 75 businesses taking part and offering something for just £5. The event, organised by Helen Patterson of the...

View from the villages: It’s vital that all of us support the town centre and shop local

The now finally confirmed closure of all Debenhams stores, as it goes purely on-line, further damages Bedford town centre. Until now Bedford has, despite the losses of several major retailers, been doing better than many comparable towns...

Letters: If you think Bedford town centre is ’empty’, join me for a tour…

It seems that we have a serious issue, there are some people in Bedford who are having trouble counting. I keep reading comments on posts such as your 'Partial closure of High Street until November 2021 as...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas is going to be very different this year for everyone, but that doesn’t mean we cannot celebrate. Last week, I announced the winner of my Christmas Card...

Choose Love as Bedford business bucks Black Friday

One independent Bedford business is bucking the Black Friday trend this week and buying gifts, rather than selling them. Gemma Crawley-Roberts, the owner of The Arc, is partnering with...

Free parking bays created to support Bedford’s growing ‘click and collect’ economy

The introduction of 10 short-term parking bays designed to support Bedford's growing 'click and collect' economy have been welcomed by the town's retailers. The bays, at various locations...

Have yourself a Bedford indie Christmas

Have you been inspired to shop local this Christmas? Are you looking for some inspiration to kick start your festive shopping?...

Get your news and culture fix with the March issue of the Bedford Clanger

Now in its ninth year, the Bedford Clanger was established to shine a light on the cultural life of Bedford, giving a platform to the artists, musicians...

Finger lickin’ creation by Bedford bakery gets the thumbs up

A bakery in Bedford has created a finger lickin’ life size chicken bucket cake, complete with sides and a drink, as a birthday treat for one lucky...

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