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Opinion: As another chain store collapses we’re left to pick up the pieces

Well, another one bites the dust then! With the news of the collapse of the HMV owner’s rescue attempt of Wilko we stand in front of yet another empty space in our ever-diminished town centre and ask ourselves...

Letters: An open letter to Bedford’s commercial landlords

Erica’s OpEd letter written to Mary Portas couldn’t have been timed better, and her reply was just the endorsement we need. Both she and Henry, Councillor Vann, have said...

Letters: A reply from Mary Portas

Firstly thank you. For all you have done to reinvigorate and believe in great local community retail. I’m always happy to give a nudge to a landlord, to the Government...

High Street revs up to be part of this summer’s River Festival celebrations

For the first time in its 44 year history, Bedford River Festival will also see activity in the heart of the town centre, with a dazzling display of incredible cars along Bedford High...

Letters: Rogan’s Books – the next chapter

After an incredible, magical, fun-filled five years, the time has come for a change. As of Easter this year, Rogan’s Books’ bookshop will close its doors...

Beales preparing to close all stores within eight weeks, administrators confirm

Just over two weeks after confirming that the Bedford branch of Beales would close, the joint administrators have begun preparations to close all of...

Beales paying over £1m more in business rates than it should despite govt reform

Struggling department store chain, Beales, which has a large presence in Bedford town centre, is paying over £1m extra in business rates despite a 2017...

Narnia Fancy Dress shop closes its door on Bedford High Street

A fancy dress shop on Bedford High Street has confirmed that it will close at the end of November when its lease expires. Narnia Fancy Dress has been...

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