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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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

Shop Local: Five top tips to put Bedford shops on the map

As we head toward Christmas and Bedford shops prepared for the busiest shopping period of the year they'll be doing their best to attract shoppers through their doors. But what can they do to make the most of this busy time and make sure other times of year are as good as they can be?

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