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Bedford indies’ Christmas shopping guide 2022

It's a little-known fact that Bedford has more independent shops than Cambridge, making it the perfect place to find that unique gift for even the hardest-to-buy-for person...

Living wall of over 1,000 plants comes to life on St Cuthbert’s Street

Bedford's first 'living wall' has been installed on St Cuthbert's Street, thanks to a collaboration between businesses and a grant from Bedford Borough Council. Over 11 square metres of over 1,000 plants...

Opinion: Be part of the solution not part of the problem

In the last 48 hours, two of our most popular stories have been about new businesses choosing Bedford to make bold, ambitious and dynamic change...

The Store creates Bedford’s first ‘living wall’ on St Cuthbert’s Street

Two local businesses are working together to bring Bedford's first 'living wall' to an overlooked corner of St Cuthbert's Street. The patch of wall, on the side of The Store at St Cuthbert's Arcade, will soon be home...

Shop local: How some Bedford indies are hoping others follow their lead

Bedford's non-essential shops, plus hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons and gyms, are throwing open their doors again today, a month...

Free parking bays created to support Bedford’s growing ‘click and collect’ economy

The introduction of 10 short-term parking bays designed to support Bedford's growing 'click and collect' economy have been welcomed by the town's retailers. The bays, at various locations...

Face coverings compulsory in shops from 24 July

The government will officially announce today (Tuesday) that it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in shops from 24 July...

Bedford Town Centre prepares for post-coronavirus ‘new normal’

As some elements of lockdown are eased, businesses in Bedford are beginning to cautiously contemplate the ‘new normal’ and what a safe and open town...

Unique opportunity as St Cuthbert’s Arcade goes under the hammer

St Cuthbert's Arcade, which opened following extensive renovations in Spring 2018, is up for sale with a guide price of over half a million pounds...

Opinion: The death of the High Street has been greatly exaggerated*

According to research, around 16 stores closed their doors every day in the first half of 2019 while only nine opened. This has seen a net decline of 1,234...

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