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28 August 2026
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Starbucks St. John's, Rope Walk on the former Maplin’s site. Image: Bedford Independent

Staff threatened with knife during Bedford coffee shop robbery

Police are investigating after staff at a Bedford coffee shop were threatened with a knife and cash was stolen on St John’s Street. Officers were called to St John’s Street just after 5.30am...
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Starbucks St. John's, Rope Walk on the former Maplin’s site. Image: Bedford Independent

Giveaway: Celebrate Bedford’s new Starbucks drive-through and grab a barista bear with your coffee

Bedford is getting a new coffee drive-through with Starbucks opening at St John's retail park on Rope Walk tomorrow (Thursday) and the first customers are in for a treat. The team behind the new store...
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