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Bedford cafe announces it’s to close next month

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Bedford restaurant to give away free ice cream sundaes

BBQ buzzkills  - a survey by Avant Homes has revealed Brits' secret BBQ icksplaceholder image

Brits' top six BBQ icks revealed

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Central Beds Council will issue the results of its findings later this yearplaceholder image

Have your say on shisha provision and street trading licensing in Bedfordshire

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Materials matter: The surprising items around your home that could be affecting ...

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9 of the best kebab houses in Bedford: Does your favourite make the list?

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Bedford Aldi gives 'do not eat' warning as plastic found in chicken trimmings

Chicken & Spice, in Midland Road, Bedford, was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating after an assessment on May 20placeholder image

Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway "major improvement necessary"

Then mayor, Dave Hodgson performing a traditional ribbon cutting for Bridges Espresso Bar along with Naughty Pizza , back in 2020 during the pandemicplaceholder image

Shock as Bridges Espresso Bar shuts immediately

Flitwick mayor, Cllr John Roberts, with The Cottage Bakery owner Simon Solwayplaceholder image

Cottage Bakery opens 4th business in former Flitwick Barclays Bank

In Bedford, the researchers found 34.6% of year 6 children were overweight in 2023-24 and projected this to increase to 39.3% in 2034-35placeholder image

Two in five children in Bedford expected to be overweight in 10 years

New research suggests two in five children in Bedford will be overweight or obese in 2035.

Sonja Tutty, data reporter

Historic England has awarded a £490,000 grant for Bedford Borough Council to revitalise the Tavistock Street and Broadway areas of the townplaceholder image

Bedford's Tavistock Street and Broadway to get £490k for major revamp

Site location Screenshot applicant's Planning and Retail Statement. Photo: LDRSplaceholder image

Plans submitted for new 24/7 drive-thru coffee shop in supermarket car park

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Bedford Lidl gives 'do not eat' warning as metal found in hash browns

Bedford Cat Cafe reopens on Monday, June 30placeholder image

Bedford Cat Cafe reopens at the end of the month after a short paws

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Drift Inn - a new hotel experience is launched at Wyboston Lakes Resort

The newly-improved Midland Road (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)placeholder image

So what do you think of it?: Midland Road reopens to two-way traffic

Pasticceria Amalfi in Tavistock Street, Bedford (Picture courtesy of Vandervells)placeholder image

Fancy owning your own Italian bakery? Bedford's Amalfi Cakes is up for sale

Celebrate Father’s Day with food, beer and live sport at The Rose which is offering chilled Father’s Day lunches with good food, cold beers, and the best live sport – including the Canadian Grand Prix.placeholder image

Eight ideas for how to treat your dad on Father’s Day in Bedford

The Golden Lion, in York Street, Bedford (Picture courtesy of Taylor Made, Bedford)placeholder image

Fancy running this Chinese takeaway in Bedford? It's just gone up for sale

All inspected restaurants and cafes have scored well this time around - is your favourite one of them?placeholder image

Bedford food hygiene ratings: Here are the latest scores

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Celebrate British Tomato Fortnight with fresh tomato growing tips

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Pub near Bedford reopens after major transformation

The family day is coming to Addison Howard Park on Saturday, August 2placeholder image

New family day coming to Kempston this summer

Grape Tree raw unsalted macadamia nuts have been recalledplaceholder image

Grape Tree pulls popular snack from shelves over fears of E. coli contamination

Fancy dining al fresco? Try one of these spots.placeholder image

10 of the best Beds restaurants with outdoor seating according to TripAdvisor

The mood board gives a sneak peek of the pub's new look. Picture: Premium Country Pubsplaceholder image

Pub gets ready to reveal its new look following extensive refurb

Oktoberfest comes to Wrea Green for the first timeplaceholder image

Bedford beer festival is back - and raising a pint for its 10th anniversary

Raise a glass – Bedford’s popular Bamberg Beer Festival is back for its 10th anniversary bash.

Laura Hutchinson

Kerala Spices, a takeaway in Tavistock Street, Bedford, was handed a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating after an assessment on February 19placeholder image

Hygiene inspectors tell Tavistock Street takeaway "major improvement necessary"

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Pubs have until Tuesday to apply to stay open longer for VE Day celebrations

Yakamoz Meze Bar, in Dunstable Street, Ampthill (Picture courtesy of Blacks Business Brokers/DaltonsBusiness.com)placeholder image

Turkish restaurant with rave reviews goes on the market

Tim Hortons’ Chicken Donut Sandwich and Cheesy Loaded Timbits®.placeholder image

Naughty but nice: Tim Hortons launches new menu items including a chicken donut ...

All inspected restaurants and cafes have scored well this time around. Is your favourite one of them?placeholder image

Food hygiene ratings: Here are the latest for Bedford's restaurants

The Bumble Bee and The Blackbirds, in Flitwickplaceholder image

Two Flitwick pubs scoop major national award

The Fox, Carlton and The Wellington Arms, Bedfordplaceholder image

Cheers: Two Bedford pubs scoop Camra award for excellence

Mayor Tom Wootton officially opened the doors of Cakes Re-volution in Kempston (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)placeholder image

Got a sweet tooth?: New family-run cake shop opens in Kempston

Did Food Standards inspectors visit your favourite place this time around?placeholder image

Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway "major improvement necessary"

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Prebend Street Kitchen retains 5-Star hygiene rating for sixth year running

A Great Range of Sicilian Wine Stylesplaceholder image

On the Grapevine: Bring on the sunshine with fine Sicilian wines

Did Food Standards inspectors visit your favourite this time around?placeholder image

One pub, two restaurants and one takeaway told "some improvement necessary"

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Hungry Brits are putting gravy on their fry-ups, study reveals

London Peri Peri Grill, based at 34c London Road, Bedford, was given a food hygiene rating of 1placeholder image

Bedford restaurant told major improvement is necessary after food hygiene rating

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Bedford brewed Genesis steps up to meet demand

The Blue Monk scored well but how did your favourite do this time?placeholder image

Cliff Richard's favourite restaurant turns things around

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.placeholder image

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

New holiday treat at TGI Fridays ties in with Netflix’s new That Christmas movie by Love Actually writer Richard Curtis

Alison Brinkworth

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chainplaceholder image

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

Bedford Cat Cafe in Bedford's High Streetplaceholder image

Feline like you want to go into business?: The Bedford Cat Cafe is up for sale

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu placeholder image

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

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