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Opinion: Gunns played their own part in the closure of their Bedford shop

It was a great shame to hear that another of Bedford's historic businesses, Gunns Bakery, was closing its Bedford High Street branch last week. However, while the announcement itself...

New riverside investment will enhance the link between Bedford town centre and River Great Ouse

A major refurbishment and improvement of the stretch of riverside between Priory Country Park and Kempston Outdoor Centre has been announced by Bedford Borough...

John Bull & Co owner retires and announces closure of Bedford’s oldest jewellers

After trading in the town for over 200 years, the owners of John Bull & Co on St Peter's Street have announced that the store will close for good when managing director...

Letters: “Landlords should be required to actively fill empty units in our High Streets”

For as long as Bedford has people who love and support its independents, and for as long as Bedford has the creative and inspiring people who lead so much business in the...

Letters: Cycling ban affects economic vitality of the town

Cycling Campaign for North Bedfordshire (CCNB) is concerned that the recommendation on the renewal of the PSPO ban on cycling in the town centre is to extend it for a further three...

Letters: ‘Free’ car parking comes at a price

Christmas is approaching and councillors' thoughts have turned to how to support town centre businesses. Once again, there is an argument between other parties...

Town centre mythbusting: from rent and rates to tree roots

Council in talks with big fashion retailer in preparation for town centre’s post-covid future

A council officer has revealed that efforts are ongoing to find space for big brands to move into Bedford as part of a massive effort to bring shoppers back to the town centre. A committee was told about a multitude...

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...

Clarks confirms closure of its Harpur Street store in Bedford

Bedford town centre has suffered another loss, with the closure of the Clarks shoe shop on Harpur Street. It comes less than a week after Tesco confirmed its Midland Road store would be closing and hot on the heels of the collapse of...

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