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Shopfront of The Flying Cork. Image: The Flying Cork

Bedford Ian writes…

02 January 2026. Wine time, Fascist fantasy and No entry. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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St Cuthbert's Street Festival 2024. Image: The Store

Bring on the sunshine for St Cuthbert’s Street Festival

If you’re looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Sunday, then look no further than St Cuthbert’s Street, which is hosting a free all-day festival. For the first time, the road will be closed to traffic...
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Bedford indies Christmas shopping guide 2023

Halloween's over, the nights are drawing in and Mariah is warming up her vocal chords which can onlyl mean one thing. Yes, it's time to start planning Christmas. With its wealth of independent shops...
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Live music, food, drink and fun at St Cuthbert’s Street Festival

As part of the weekend's Coronation celebrations, the independent businesses on St Cuthbert's Street will be welcoming visitors on Sunday to their very own street party. The St Cuthbert's Street Festival...
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The Flying Cork

Flying Cork pops back up on thriving St Cuthbert’s Street

St Cuthbert's Street has welcomed back an old friend, as independent wine merchant, John Barnes, returned to number 43 with his new business...
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