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Man arrested after burglary at Bedford town centre pub

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a break-in at The Bear pub in Bedford town centre. Police were called to High Street just after 2.15am on Thursday...

Bedford bassist wins a place in Absolute Radio’s Band of Mum & Dad

A mum of two from Goldington has been selected from thousands of hopefuls to play bass in the newly assembled Absolute Radio Band of Mum & Dad. Elaine Healy, who has lived...

“Here we go again” as beloved Bear undergoes facelift

The Bear, Bedford's alternative pub and stalwart of the High Street, is to close at last orders on Saturday to undergo a major refurbishment by owners, Admiral Taverns. It's not the first time the pub's owners...

It’s no April Fool – The Barley Mow is back tonight

In November 2022, three of the Borough's pubs closed, including the much-loved and needed, Barley Mow. Now, the nation's oldest LGBT+ bar is back in business and after...

The Bear’s back in business

After the devastating news that one of the town's most cherished pubs had closed, Bedford's Bear is back in business, with former landlady, Lisa Pawsey pulling the pints...

Three historic Bedford pubs close as owners seek new licensees

Three historic pubs in Bedford Borough, all run by the same licensee, have been closed with immediate effect until new tenants are found. The Five Bells in Cople shut its..

Your Bedford Weekend starts here: 20 – 22 December 2019

It's the final weekend before Christmas, so take some time out from frantic present wrapping and last-minute panic-buying to enjoy some festive family...

‘The Bear is well and truly back’: Legendary Bedford pub to reopen under new management

Allegations mounting against Bear and Barley Mow pub operator

Dan Fisher, the man behind the Bear and Barley Mow pubs - and former director of Bedford BID, is under intense scrutiny following allegations by staff at...

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