Regional coverage of hospitality and foodservice developments across Bedford—spanning the town centre, Goldington, Kempston, and Castle Lane areas. Tracks openings and closures of restaurants, pubs, and cafés, venue refurbishments, and pop‑up dining experiences shaped by student demand, commuter patterns, and local regeneration activity. Also covers licensing updates, energy cost pressures, and operator resilience in a market balancing affordability with growing visitor and community trade.