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Julie Horsman took over the role of manager at Bedford's Debenhams in February.

‘Dream come true’ as Bedfordian takes over at Debenhams

A former St Thomas More pupil has had her dream come true, after being made manager of Bedford's Debenhams  Julia, 30, has worked at eight Debenhams stores, including Oxford Street...
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The Arc

The Arc opens its doors following lockdown transformation

The Art Centre and Gallery has undergone a lockdown transformation and this week reopened as The Arc. Run by Gemma Crawley-Roberts, the Howard Street...
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Council coronavirus concerns as Bedford town centre reopens

The cautious reopening of non-essential shops in Bedford tomorrow (Monday) sees health and safety at the top of the agenda...
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Deserted Bedford Town Centre

Bedford Town Centre prepares for post-coronavirus ‘new normal’

As some elements of lockdown are eased, businesses in Bedford are beginning to cautiously contemplate the ‘new normal’ and what a safe and open town...
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Debenhams enters ‘light touch’ administration to protect the business during coronavirus shutdown

Further to speculation last week, Debenhams has now confirmed it will file for administration in order to protect the firm from legal action from...
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Beales

Beales on the brink: pressure to find buyer for the store group

The department store Beales, which has a large presence in Bedford town centre, is on the brink of collapse if a buyer is not found...
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Tolchard’s is now open for business in Bedford

The latest business to open its doors in the Old Arcade might seem familiar to some, as it's owned by the former managers of one of the town's oldest...
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Leaves for Change window display to raise money for women’s refuge

The clocks have gone back and Autumn is definitely in the air - and in the windows of Made in Bedford at Number 13 St Paul's Square.
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Bedford’s Old Arcade ‘almost full’ after three new shops are set to open

There is just one empty unit remaining in Bedford's Old Arcade as three unique new independent shops are opening there in the next two weeks.
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Town Centre consultation still needs more people to take part

Bedford Borough Council's Town Centre consultation has had over 900 respondents already but more people are being urged to take part so a true reflection of views across Bedford are...
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