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59 businesses take part in Bedford’s first Magic Tenner event

Following the successful Fiver Fest independent retail events in Bedford, this weekend sees the launch of Magic Tenner, Totally Locally's latest campaign to keep more of our hard-earned cash in our local...

Council cease funding of annual Totally Locally retail event

Bedford Borough Council has said it will not pay £160 towards this year's Totally Locally independent retail event, despite the support it gives to local businesses. Fiver Fest is a national event run locally...

Fiver Fest returns with offers galore until 24 June

Totally Locally's Fiver Fest is back in Bedford - once again serving up some great £5 offers and giving us all a great excuse to visit our favourite shops - and discover new ones. The event is a national celebration...

Opinion: An open letter to Mary Portas

Dear Mary, Bedford was part of the Portas Pilot project 10 years ago and it is my belief that it had a long-term and transformational effect on Bedford. When Radio 4's You and Yours...

FiverFest is back with 75 Bedford businesses taking part

The FiverFest shop local campaign is back, and this year there are over 75 businesses taking part and offering something for just £5. The event, organised by Helen Patterson of the...

FiverFest is back in Bedford, showcasing £5 offers at 79 brilliant businesses

Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford this weekend, with 79 participating shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and businesses creating some great offers for just £5...

Celebrate Bedford’s brilliant independent shops with the return of Fiver Fest

Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford for the fourth time this October, with over 80 participants and counting. From 10 - 24 October, dozens...

Bedford’s Fiver Fest is back – and it’s the biggest in the UK

Fiver Fest is back this October and thanks to the Town Centre Champions, there are more independent businesses taking part in Bedford than anywhere else...

Fiver Fest comes to town, celebrating the best of Bedford’s independent businesses

From Saturday 8 June, shops and businesses in Bedford town centre will be taking part in a week of activity to celebrate Totally Locally's Fiver Fest. The event is a national...

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