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This photographic display running from 1st March until 1st April 2024 at The Higgins Museum will celebrate the completion of…

Philharmonia Orchestra brings free performances and virtual reality installations to Bedford in March Over three days in March, the Philharmonia Orchestra will…

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce a significant investment in River Street Car Park, with a complete upgrade and…

On February 1st, Bedford Borough Libraries are delighted to welcome the arrival of Love Libraries Month! A month-long celebration of books, reading and libraries.

Bedford Borough Council is introducing Active Adults eight-week sports courses for people over 35 year olds. They are ideal if…

Bedford Borough Council want to know what you think about local issues by joining their Citizens’ Panel.  As a panel member…

Bedford Borough Council are on a fact-finding mission and need your help to understand what you as a resident, business…

Congratulations to Willow and the Team at Bedford Cat Café. They continue their winning streak! Three year’s running for the…

Tree Giveaway for residents and businesses Wednesday 21 and Saturday 24 February, from 10am to 1pm, at the Oasis Pool…

To celebrate Chinese New Year, head to BBTea to find special events and competitions.

Bedford Borough Council invites input from public transport users, residents, businesses, and visitors within the Borough regarding local bus services…

Serving as your Mayor since May has been the highest honour of my life, and I am excited about the…

DREAMWEAR, a cornerstone of the Bedford community, has recently garnered attention and sparked a buzz with its recent Facebook advertisement.…

The town skyline lit up on November 30th with the official opening of the new look tower at the Bedford…

Bedford Borough Council and BedfordBID, in collaboration with a host of local organisations and businesses, are thrilled to unveil an…

Businesses across the town centre are helping light up Bedford for Christmas with some gorgeous, festive window displays!   Look…

From 18th November, make someone else’s Christmas extra special this year with the Wishing Tree at Harpur Centre. Whilst shopping…

Bedford Borough Council is continuing its discussions with property owners about the future of the former Beales and former Debenhams…

The Higgins Bedford, Panacea Museum and John Bunyan Museum are celebrating British Science Week with a range of free family-friendly…

Bedford Borough Council currently has electric vehicle (EV) charging points in 28 locations in the Borough, including a dedicated EV…

A new Edward Bawden exhibition opens on 11 March at The Higgins Bedford. The ‘‘Trains, Planes & Automobiles’ exhibition is…

The Bedford Town Deal Board has announced that four further business cases, which were submitted in 2022, have been approved…

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce that a large community effort has resulted in the opening of over 40…

In the new normal, post lockdowns, almost everything in life is online: shopping, banking, booking tickets, job applications and more.…

Bedford Borough is to benefit from funding for local Safer Streets projects.

Bedford Borough Council has set out its plans to help residents through the cost-of-living crisis and today has announced a further £100,000 to Citizens Advice Bedford to provide additional debt and energy advice.

Bedfordshire Archives has reached the accreditation standard to retain its Accredited Archive Service status, recognising its achievements in sustaining good work and coping with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic.

Bedford Borough Council is inviting small businesses, community interest groups and non-profit organisations to bid for funding as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme.

The Higgins Bedford is soon to welcome a new exhibition that brings outstanding British art of the 20th and 21st centuries to Bedford.

Bedford Radio is excited to announce that it has been awarded a licence to broadcast on DAB digital radio.

We were delighted with the success of launching our Baker Brothers Community Fund last year and 2022 has seen it go from strength to strength.

Invisible Folk and Bedford Borough Council are inviting people to take a journey into Bedford High Street’s rich heritage. 

The final preparations are being made on the Embankment and Russell Park – less than 48 hours before 250,000 people arrive for the 2022 Bedford River Festival.

Heading for 87.8 on your FM dial this summer: Bedford Radio invites YOU to get on board!

The first of Bedford Borough’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works has been completed.

The Higgins Bedford is hosting fun-filled events celebrating Morris Dancing on Saturday 9 July and everyone is welcome to join in.

Did you know that 57% of the shops in our town are family run?

The John Bunyan Community Boat receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Businesses of Bedford rallied to make the return of the Bedford College Hair & Beauty Show a success.

April to September will see the familiar sight of the blue and white John Bunyan Community Boat gracing the River Great Ouse in and around Bedford.

Earlier in the year, Bedford Borough Council enlisted the support of The Bedford College Group and ten of their Level Three engineering students to repair the floor chimes that are located on Harpur Street in Bedford Town Centre.

The Zip Yard Bedford, which has been situated on the city’s High Street since 2013, has completed its 100,000th customer transaction.

Following a growth of new businesses over the new year, BedfordBID is delighted to confirm that Love Bedford Vouchers are now accepted in more than 280 locations across Bedford Town Centre.

Lane & Holmes were delighted to learn that they have been voted the Gold Winners in Bedford for 2021 by the British Property Awards.

Congratulations to owner Tim Edwards and manager Wes Neville for winning CAMRA North Beds’ Young Members Pub of the Year award for the second successive year.

Alex Pope, BBC News East, has been asking the council, business owners, and shoppers what makes Bedford stand out.