Silver Street

Councillors approve Bedford gaming centre after finding concerns were ‘real and credible’

A Bedford Borough Council licensing panel approved a new 24-hour gaming centre in Silver Street despite describing concerns about crime, disorder and vulnerable people as “real and credible”...

Woman charged over three attempted robberies in Bedford town centre

A Bedford woman has been charged with three counts of attempted robbery following incidents in the town centre. Police said the incidents happened at around 2.15pm on Monday...

New monthly craft market adds shine to Silver Street

A brand new Bedford Craft Market will launch this Saturday (13 April), taking over Silver Street and Silver Square once a month. It will feature 14 local makers and craft traders and will run on the second...

Bedford’s newest independent shopkeeper credits £6.5m High Street improvements for his decision

The owner of Not Other Jungle - scheduled to open on Silver Street on 6 April - says he decided to open his business in Bedford thanks to the improvements to the High Street. Tony Le Britton told the...

Competition: Win £100 Dreamwear voucher

To celebrate their first month in their new store on Silver Street, Dreamwear is offering one lucky Bedford Independent reader the chance to win a voucher worth £100. The clothing...

A host of free family events this festive season in Bedford

The traditional Christmas light switch-on in Bedford town centre will take place on Saturday 19 November, signalling the official start of the festive season. Throughout the day...

Locally-grown ‘flower flash’ kicks off Bedford’s Great Big Green Week in style

Bedford's Silver Faces will be given a floral make-over to kick off this year's Great Big Green Week. The 'flower flash' is just one of dozens of events being held in Bedford from...

Plans submitted for flats above former Waterstones shop

Plans have been submitted to transform the space above the former Waterstones in Bedford town centre into flats. Proposals have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council to change...

Extinction Rebellion Bedford puts masks on the Silver Street ‘Faces’ to protest gov’t inaction

In the early hours of this morning, Extinction Rebellion (XR) Bedford took dramatic action to highlight the failure of the UK Government respond to the...

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