Win a £100 Michael R Peters voucher in our birthday giveaway - Bedford Independent To help celebrate their 60th anniversary, we're delighted to have partnered with the team at Michael R Peters to give one lucky reader...

You've got until midnight on Friday, 10 April to enter...

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End of an era as Boutique Planet bids farewell to Bedford's Old Arcade - Bedford Independent One of Bedford's best-loved shops will be closing its doors for the final time next month, as Boutique Planet ceases trading after...

As their lease comes to an end, owners Jo and Nick are looking forward to new challenges and say the time is right for them to say goodbye...

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Michael R Peters: a Bedford institution celebrates 60 years in business - Bedford Independent This year, one of Bedford town centre's most trusted and well-loved shops is celebrating its 60th year in business. Michael R Peters first opened its doors in November 1966...

To mark Michael R Peters' 60th birthday, one lucky reader could win a £100 gift voucher to spend in the store...

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Landlord puts Bedford's Old Arcade on the market - Bedford Independent A much-loved historical arcade in Bedford town centre, home to 35 independent businesses, is to be put on the market by its owners. The Edwardian Old Arcade, which links the High Street...

The Arcade is a hub of Bedford's independent businesses...

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Bedford Indies: Evermore Tattoo Parlour - Bedford Independent Evermore Tattoo Studio opened in 2012, and 14 years on, owner Nick Barratt says he still gets pure joy from meeting and connecting with...

Our Bedford Indies series continues with a spotlight on Evermore Tattoo Parlour, with photographs by Cameron Scrimgeor. Read the full piece on our website and check out the February issue of the Bedford Clanger to see more of the photos...

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The Twelve Days of Bedford Indies... - Bedford Independent This month, we've taken our love of Bedford's independent shops and businesses to its logical conclusion and rewritten The 12 Days of...

Not only have we rewritten the Twelve Days of Christmas to share our love of Bedford's indie businesses, but we also persuaded the Goldentones to sing it too...

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☃️ We cannot wait to share with you our festive guide to Christmas in Bedford this year... just two more sleeps ❄️

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🎅We are feeling festive as the finishing touches are being made to Bought In Bedford Christmas 2025 before heading to White Hart Press. ☃️
🎁Watch this space for a sneak peek to read it online before the printed copies hit the streets.🎄
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Happy 10th birthday, épanoui! - Bedford Independent This month, épanoui is celebrating 10 years on Mill Street, and we caught up with owner and jewellery designer, Hannah, to find...

épanoui on Mill Street is celebrating 10 years in business today.

To mark this milestone, we take a look back at the last decade with owner, Hannah, and forward to the next exciting chapter in the business's creative journey...

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Bought in Bedford is back for Christmas 2025 and we want you to be part of it - Bedford Independent The countdown to Christmas is on (less than 100 days), which can only mean one thing - our 2025 Bought In Bedford magazine...

Our Christmas Bought in Bedford magazine is nearly ready, but we'd love to hear about your festive events to include too...

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Congratulations to our first #BoughtInBedford winner - Bedford Independent Through our Bought in Bedford campaign, we are sharing the love for our Bedford Indies and giving away a £50 voucher...

Congratulations to our first #BoughtInBedford winner, who shared her purchase of this amazing kimono from Charisma in the Old Arcade to win herself a £50 voucher...

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Bought in Bedford: Share your love of Bedford’s indie businesses and win a £50 voucher - Bedford Independent It’s a truth widely held that Bedford has more independent shops and businesses than our near neighbours, Cambridge. From...

As part of our #BoughtInBedford campaign, we're giving away a £50 voucher each month.

Find out how you can be in it to win it...

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Getting the party started at St Cuthbert's Street Festival - Bedford Independent Once again, St Cuthbert's Street will be closed to traffic for one Sunday this summer to celebrate the wonderful and unique businesses...

The St Cuthbert's Street Festival is back this month, celebrating Bedford's incredible independent businesses...

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What do we truly want from our high streets? - Bedford Independent Rosanna Heasman is the owner of an eco and refill shop, The Store on St Cuthbert's Street. As a fellow independent retailer announces...

Rosanna Heasman, owner of The Store on St Cuthbert's Street, asks what we really want from our town centres.

Please join in the conversation in the comments...

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Great Bedfordian: Rosanna Heasman - Bedford Independent As we continue our spotlight on Bedford's indie retailers, our recent Great Bedfordian is someone who has revolutionised sustainable...

Our recent Great Bedfordian was Rosanna Heasman, the owner of The Store in St Cuthbert's Arcade. Find out her fave spots in Bedford...
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