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Thursday 2nd February 2012
Hats for Heroes Burlesque Blitz
Support our Afghanistan heroes and get your dancing shoes on for a good cause at the The Swan Hotel in Bedford. Read more

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Its now LOVE month so why not treat your Valentine to a special beauty treat?
5th Avenue are offering a range of treatments including manicures, lash extensions and relaxing back treatments. And if you want a treat for both of you, then why not book a body ritual for two! Read more

Thursday 25th January 2012
Broken the zip on your favourite trousers? Or want to dye something a different colour?
The singer sewing centre in Bedford Town are now offering a garment alteration service, a variety of different colour dyes, as well as advice on all your haberdashery problems. Read more

Thursday 17th January 2012
Visit the Coolhaus Sale
Grab a retro bargain Up to 50% off Designer, Antique Furniture, Lighting and 10% off ALL ARTWORK! Read more

Thursday 17th January 2012
Beat the January Blues with the BIG SWAP at Rose Tinted Vinatge
Swap your old vintage treasures for new ones! For the whole of January, bring in your unwanted vintage items and you can swap them for anything in store!
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Thursday 5th January 2012
Sale now on at The Kitchen Outlet Store
Up to 50% off designer kitchen cabinets. Read more

Wednesday 4th January 2012
Special offers at Tavistock Sound and Vision
Check out the special offers on selected electrical equipment including LCD TV's. Read more about offers

Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Winter Sale at Blacks
Blacks are now offering 50% off many selected items. Pop in for a bargain for the great oudoors!

Thursday 22nd December 2011
Bedfords unique history at The Bedford Room
The Bedford Room hosts a range of material to enable individuals to discover exactly what makes Bedford unique. Read more

Tuesday 20th December 2011
5th Avenue Hair & Beauty Spa New Year Promotions
5th Avenue is now booking New Year beauty pampering treats, so why not treat yourself or someone you love. Read more 

Wednesday 14th December 2011
New NEXT store opens today in Bedford Town Centre
For clothes and gifts for women, men, children and accessories for your home. NEXT has relocated and re-opens today in Midland Road, Bedford. Read more 

Tuesday 13th December 2011
John Bull & Co
Pop into John Bull & Co for a stunning piece of jewellery as they are now accepting Bedford Town Centre Gift Vouchers.

Tuesday 6th December 2011
Sale at Blacks
Starting today Blacks are offering 25% off everything (not including gift cards). So whether you want walking boots or ski wear Blacks have a large selection of items for the great oudoors!

Tuesday 26th November 2011
H Samuel helps you say it better
From now until Christmas Eve H Samuel have a dazzling array of half price diamonds. They also have gifts for men, ladies and children. Half price watches and lots of offers in store to help you say it better this Christmas.

Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Iceland Opens in Bedford Town Centre
Iceland food store opens on Midland Road. Visit the store for offers on a variety of food products including dairy, fresh vegetables, tinned food and frozen food.

Wenesday 26th October 2011
Harpur Centre Christmas Opening Times
The Harpur Centre has published it's opening times for the 2011 Christmas season.
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Monday 4th July 2011
All Systems Go For £3million Bedford High Street Regeneration
Bedford High Street is set to receive significant investment after the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded Bedford Borough Council £850,000 towards the restoration and regeneration of the historic street as part of a Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) grant. Read more

Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Gateway Estates Residential Sales & Lettings – Run by Landlords for Landlords
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Bedford office of Gatehouse Estates by local company NFL Property Group under the new trading name of Gateway Estates Sales & Lettings. Read more

Monday 31st January 2011
We Love Bedford and we mean business
BedfordBID has unveiled great new plans for its second term to help keep the town centre busy. Read more

Sunday 28th November 2010
Major retailer agrees long term deal for Bedford Town Centre
The internationally renowned department store first arrived in the town centre in 1973. They have now signed a new lease on their current property at the corner of Silver Street and the High Street. Read more

Tuesday 16th November 2010
Harpur Centre Christmas Opening Times
The Harpur Centre has published it's opening times for the 2010 Christmas season.
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Tuesday 12th October 2010
Kitchenalia one of the top six cookshops in the UK
Kitchenalia based in the Arcade in Bedford Town Centre has been nominated and reached the final for ‘Retailer of the Year’ as sponsored by the Cookshop and Hardwares Association. Read more

Monday 23rd August 2010
Lloyds TSB is moving
The Allhallows branch of Lloyds TSB is closing on Friday 5th November, and will be moving to the nearby branch in the High Street. Read more

Friday 30th July 2010
We Love the BedfordBID - official!
The Bluecaps are staying in Bedford, alongside the organisation behind all of their related promotional activity, BedfordBID. Read more

Monday 21st June 2010
Bedford's CCTV officially the best in the country
The team behind Bedford's CCTV cameras have been named the best in the country. Read more

Monday 24th May 2010
BID backs Lottery boost for High Street
The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded Bedford Borough Council a “ first round pass” towards securing a grant of £897,100 for the restoration and regeneration of the High Street. Read more

Monday 24th May 2010
It’s safe to park in Bedford
Car parks in Bedford are some of the best in the country! Six car parks have once again been awarded the Park Mark award. Read more

Monday 29th March 2010
Businesses vote YES for BedfordBID
Businesses in Bedford voted Yes to another term of the BedfordBID which helps to promote the town centre and keeps people “buying local”. [ read more ]

Monday 1st March 2010
Town Centre Development Update - Council Set To Acquire Key Site
Plans to transform Bedford Town Centre are moving closer with a major piece of the developments jigsaw set to be put in place. Read more

Monday 1st March 2010
Town Centre Recycling Bins already a success
New recycling bins in Bedford Town Centre, introduced by Mayor Dave Hodgson, have collected an average of 85 kilograms of plastic bottles and drink cans per bin, in less than two months. Read more

Monday 22nd February 2010
Fire Service in partnership with property agents
Hundreds of residents in rented homes are to be made safer thanks to an initiative between Jayne Beard Property Management and local firefighters. Read more

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
Website win for Bedford College - twitter along or be Facebook friend to keep in touch
Bedford College, which has won a series of accolades in the past 12 months, now has winning website, according to the College Marketing Network FE First Awards. Read more

Wednesday 23rd December 2009
Art to Art at South Bank Arts Centre
World renowned local artist Julie Freeman is to launch an exhibition at Bedford College's South Bank Arts Centre that will see visiting artists bringing art to art students and local people. Read more

Sunday 15th November
Christmas in Bedford
Find out all you need to know about Christmas in Bedford 2009, including gift ideas, parking information, opening hours and events. Click here for more

Thursday 8th October 2009
Bedford I-Kan “The home of new business in Bedford”
This modern business centre provides support and a range of office space solutions to meet the needs of new businesses. Read more

Wednesday 19th August 2009
BID members pay tribute to Frank Branston
BedfordBID members have paid tribute to Frank Branston, businessman and Mayor, who died recently. Read more

Thursday 13th August 2009
Increased CCTV to keep watch of Bedford Town Centre
Five new CCTV cameras have been set up in Bedford town centre to help prevent and detect crime, making Bedford a safer community. Read more 

Friday 7th August 2009
Retail Radiolink Goes Digital
Cutting crime in Bedford Town Centre is being aided by the latest technology - thanks to a partnership deal between North Beds Community Safety Partnership and the business-led BedfordBID. Read more

Monday 13th July 2009
Calling All Budding Entrepreneurs
Bedford i-kan business incubation centre is launching a competition for budding entrepreneurs which could help turn business ideas into a reality. Read more

Friday 10th July 2009
£3million refurbishment at the Park Inn
The Bedford Park Inn Hotel is currently undergoing a £3million refurbishment and are offering special rates to new companies. Read more

Thursday 2nd July 2009
Security Improvements For Town Centre Car Park
New security measures have been introduced to Allhallows multi storey car park to improve the car park and tackle vandalism. Read more

Wednesday 24th June 2009
BID response to Mary Queen of Shops and Money Programme
The BBC Money Programme’s focus on the crisis facing Dunstable retailers has prompted a reaction from Bedford - where shops took action five years ago to work together to boost business in the town centre. Read more

Wednesday 24th June 2009
Bedford College one of best in county - official!
Bedford College has been officially recognised as one of the best in the UK - by being awarded Beacon status by the Government. Read more

Monday 23rd March 2009
BedfordBID Radiolink Goes Digital
Cutting crime in Bedford Town Centre is being aided by the latest technology - thanks to a partnership deal between North Beds Community Safety Partnership and the business-led BedfordBID. Read more

Monday 9th March 2009
International company supports BedfordBID vouchers and local independent company benefits from cash injection
BedfordBID vouchers are supporting the local economy – as proven in the High Street this week. Read more

Friday 26th February 2009
Indulge Inbedford 2009
Eat our for as little as £5 this week only with the Indulge Inbedford promotion. Click here to find out more

Tuesday 3rd February 2009
Maysons and Bedford Arcade Bucking the Trend
Independents in Bedford’s Arcade are moving with the tide to catch the customers in this recession. Read more

Wednesday 31st December 2008
Bedford battles Christmas credit crunch
BID reports footfall up by 20,000 per week, £80,000 of BID vouchers in circulation. Read more

Tuesday 2nd December 2008
FREE Park & Ride throughout December
The Bedford Park & Ride service will be FREE throughout December. The service is designed to help shoppers over the Christmas period. Read more

Saturday 8th November 2008
When the going gets tough, the tough get shopping
It’ll be spend, spend, spend in when nearly £50,000 of BedfordBID vouchers hits the streets in time for Christmas. Read more

Friday 31st October 2008
Bedford College Redevelopment
Bedford College is investing £80 Million in the future of Bedford - when other developments are being put on the back burner. Read more

Thursday 16th October 2008
£80 Million redevelopment at Bedford College
Bedford College is investing £80M in the future of Bedford and the people of Bedfordshire. Read more

Tuesday 30th September 2008
Corn Exchange Joins Gift Voucher Scheme
The Bedford Corn Exchange has become the latest business to join the Bedford Town Centre gift voucher scheme. Read more

Wednesday 24th September 2008
New Businesses in Bedford Town Centre
The Blue Glass on St Cuthberts Street are just one of many new businesses to open their doors in Bedford Town Centre. Read more

Monday 15th September 2008
Meet the people making a difference in Bedford Borough
Come around to Bedford town centre on Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th September 2008 for your chance to meet the people making a difference in Bedford Borough. Read more

Tuesday 26th August 2008
Tell Me More - Bedford College boosts local economy by £60 Million
Bedford College is responsible for generating £58.5 Million for the local economy due to the past and present efforts of its students, reveals a new report published this month. Read more

Tuesday 12th August 2008
See in to the future at the Fleur de Lis
The newly refurbished Fleur de Lis pub in Bedford is helping diners predict what happens next time they visit the pub… Read more

Tuesday 29th July 2008
BedfordBID Annual Report 2007 / 2008
You can now view the BedfordBID 2007 / 2008 Annual Report online. Click here for more

Thursday 17th July 2008
Exciting Changes at the Bedford Swan Hotel
We are pleased to advise you of some exciting changes at the Bedford Swan Hotel, with our new owners, BDL Select, investing £2 million over the next few months on refurbishment projects at the hotel. Read more

Saturday 17th May 2008
Pride In Bedford Awards
BedfordBID featured highly in the Pride in Bedford awards staged at the Park Inn on Monday May 12th. Read more

Town Centre Exhibition
Your views are important in helping to decide the future of the Town Centre. The Borough Council, therefore, invites you to participate in the fourth Town Centre Exhibition. Read more

College signs up with £50,000 of BedfordBID vouchers
Bedford College have signed up with £50,000's worth of BedofrdBID Town Centre Gift Vouchers. Read more

Download BE07 Newsletter
Find out what we've been doing recently in our latest newsletter.
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BedfordBID Annual Report & Accounts 2006/2007
BedfordBID's Annual Report is now online. Find out what we've been doing for the past twelve months. Read more

Cafe Culture set to flourish. 
Cafe Society can flourish now in Bedford - thanks to an agreement between BedfordBID and the Bedford Borough Council. Read More

Quarterly Report Now Available
The BedfordBID Bluecaps Quarterly Report is now available to download from the Bluecaps Page. Find out what we've been up to by clicking here.

Tackling Graffiti in Bedford Town Centre
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