Bedford

“Customers come here for the experience” says James Simmons of Harrison and Simmonds. Despite the presence of online shopping, which has drawn many consumers away from traditional shopping stores in Bedford, Harrison and Simmonds continues to thrive.

If you’re planning a trip to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (the tip) this weekend, it's open as usual: bedford.gov.uk/HWRC Before you visit, consider if your items could be reused, donated or sold - find some suggestions for this at bedford.gov.uk/ReduceWaste #tip

Join Connor Holt 8am-10am for the weekend breakfast show. 2 hours of mixed music plus a what's on guide around Bedford, morning trivia, a look back in history, and the sports report.

Our last three shows have sold out.. and with tickets now on sale for Bad Girls - The Musical - get them now to avoid disappointment. The show runs from 14th-18th May and contains adult themes and is recommended for those 12 and above. sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk

Tonight in @brickhillparish to discuss @eastwestrail with Tom Wootton @BedfordTweets Good public questions asked & answers. The Mayor asked if anyone supported a Northern Route & no one spoke up. Beth West where are your 85% who want it? They were certainly not tonight !

Pleasure as always to talk to the University of Bedfordshire Public Health MSc students of Dr Dorcas Adeoye today about how public health theory plays out in public health practice on the ground here in Luton.

Few snaps of earlier in the day while exhibiting at the Bedford Business Expo! Loved it! #bedford #bedshour #bedfordradio #bedfordbusinessexp

Few words from some of the amazing woman who work in our bedford Town #WomanDay #MothersDay #Bedford

It's a damp and cold night on the Dartmoor moors - where something is afoot. Will Sherlock and Dr Watson crack the mystery Of The Hounds of the Baskervilles? You'll have to come and find out - as it's on from Tuesday - Saturday - with just a handful of tickets left. #bedshour

East West Rail "caught with their pants down" Bedford mayor tells transport committee. #obbkd8yfts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/transport…

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U&K Podcast: In this our sixth episode, Duncan was joined by @graham_fitkin and @ElspethMurray to talk Creativity. Our podcast can be found here: ow.ly/C3lt50GuTUR #creativity #newpodcastepisode #usefulandkind

Good evening one and all! How are you? Will you be around for #BedsHour this evening?

Make new contacts at Bedfordshire #networking event with hosts @andrewmasters6 @fsbbedcambhert on 📆Tue 20 Apr, 10am Entrepreneurs, self-employed, small businesses. All welcome! 🤗Register for free: fsb.org.uk/event-calendar… #FSBConnectOnline #Bedfordshire #Bedford #SmallBiz

Have you been working on those goals? We’re 5 days in 4 of which were a bank holiday weekend so you might not have got any further than an idea but anyway! How’s it going?