Town Centre Champions

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...

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...

St Cuthbert’s businesses and Town Centre Champs offer to help shoppers beat the January blues

From Monday 13 January, businesses along St Cuthbert's Street are helping customers beat the new year blues with a range of special offers and discounts...

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...

Town Centre Champions launch children’s design competition

Bedford’s Town Centre Champions are spreading the Bedford love with a design competition aimed at the town’s 5 - 16 year olds.They are creating a ‘Best...

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