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        "gifts",
        "stationery",
        "workshops",
        "independent shopping"
      ],
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Gifts, crafts & curios"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://happydashery.co.uk/"
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      "id": 2,
      "name": "Raven & Broomstick",
      "address": "1-4 Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Peacock Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Curios, antiques & esoteric",
      "tags": [
        "curios",
        "antiques",
        "esoteric",
        "gifts"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raven+and+Broomstick+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Gifts, crafts & curios"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "id": 3,
      "name": "BOOK Leighton Buzzard",
      "address": "3 High Street Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Books",
      "tags": [
        "books",
        "independent bookshop"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=BOOK+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street+Mews",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=BOOK+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street+Mews",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Books & music"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/bookleightonbuzzard",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/bookleightonbuzzard"
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      "id": 4,
      "name": "GAZZA Records",
      "address": "11 Bell Alley, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bell Alley",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Records & music",
      "tags": [
        "vinyl",
        "records",
        "music"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=GAZZA+Records+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=GAZZA+Records+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Books & music"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 5,
      "name": "Black Circle Records",
      "address": "2 Roebuck Mews / 2A Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street / Roebuck Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Records & music",
      "tags": [
        "vinyl",
        "records",
        "music"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Local independent directory",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black+Circle+Records+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Books & music"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://blackcirclerecords.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 6,
      "name": "Spiritual Glow",
      "address": "19 Bell Alley, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bell Alley",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Gifts & lifestyle",
      "tags": [
        "crystals",
        "gifts",
        "spiritual"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Local independent directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://leightonbuzzarddirectory.co.uk/listing-category/shops-in-leighton-buzzard-area/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Spiritual+Glow+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Gifts, crafts & curios"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.spiritualglow.co.uk/pages/contact"
    },
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      "id": 7,
      "name": "Mimic Gifts",
      "address": "25 Market House, Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Gifts & lifestyle",
      "tags": [
        "gifts",
        "bodycare",
        "refill"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Local independent directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://leightonbuzzarddirectory.co.uk/listing-category/shops-in-leighton-buzzard-area/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mimic+Gifts+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Gifts, crafts & curios"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://mimicgifts.co.uk/pages/contact-us",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://mimicgifts.co.uk/pages/contact-us"
    },
    {
      "id": 8,
      "name": "The Work Shop",
      "address": "19 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Crafts & creative",
      "tags": [
        "crafts",
        "classes",
        "workshops"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Work+Shop+19+High+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Work+Shop+19+High+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Gifts, crafts & curios"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://happydashery.co.uk/pages/visit-us-l",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://happydashery.co.uk/pages/visit-us-l"
    },
    {
      "id": 9,
      "name": "AGR Model Railway Store",
      "address": "9 High Street Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Hobbies & games",
      "tags": [
        "model railway",
        "hobby"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=AGR+Model+Railway+Store+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AGR+Model+Railway+Store+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Games & hobbies"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://agrmodelrailwaystore.co.uk/contact-us/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://agrmodelrailwaystore.co.uk/contact-us/"
    },
    {
      "id": 10,
      "name": "Impact League TCG",
      "address": "16 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Hobbies & games",
      "tags": [
        "trading cards",
        "gaming"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Impact+League+TCG+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Impact+League+TCG+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Games & hobbies"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://impactleaguetcg.co.uk/pages/our-shop",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://impactleaguetcg.co.uk/pages/our-shop"
    },
    {
      "id": 11,
      "name": "Room No9",
      "address": "5A High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Gifts & lifestyle",
      "tags": [
        "gifts",
        "stationery",
        "café"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Room+No9+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Room+No9+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Mixed retail / café offer.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Gifts, crafts & curios"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 12,
      "name": "Kings Road Fashions",
      "address": "7 Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Peacock Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Fashion",
      "tags": [
        "clothing",
        "boutique"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "Unknown",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/pages/kings-road-in-leighton-buzzard-discover-our-story",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kings+Road+Fashions+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Official history describes two boutiques. Confirm whether Woburn Sands branch remains open before asserting a current count.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "7 Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Fashion",
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
        "branches": "1",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Kings+Road+Fashions+Leighton+Buzzard",
        "notes": ""
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "ownership evidence"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Official history records a second Woburn Sands branch; current number of operating branches is unclear.",
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Current branch count needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.kingsroadfashions.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 13,
      "name": "So You Boutique",
      "address": "28A Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Fashion",
      "tags": [
        "clothing",
        "boutique"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=So+You+Boutique+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=So+You+Boutique+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.soyouboutique.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.soyouboutique.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 14,
      "name": "Vintaggio",
      "address": "1-3 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Fashion",
      "tags": [
        "clothing",
        "boutique"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Vintaggio+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vintaggio+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 15,
      "name": "Fogarty Formal Hire",
      "address": "81 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Fashion",
      "tags": [
        "formalwear",
        "hire"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Fogarty+Formal+Hire+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fogarty+Formal+Hire+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://fogarty-formalhire.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://fogarty-formalhire.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 16,
      "name": "Harrisons Jewellers",
      "address": "38 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Jewellery",
      "tags": [
        "jewellery",
        "gifts"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2–10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Harrisons+Jewellers+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Harrisons+Jewellers+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.harrisonsjewellers.co.uk/pages/welcome-to-harrisons-jewellers/leighton-buzzard.html",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.harrisonsjewellers.co.uk/pages/welcome-to-harrisons-jewellers/leighton-buzzard.html",
      "originalCensus": {
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site"
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "ownership",
        "website"
      ],
      "reviewNote": " Official website describes multiple locations; franchise model not confirmed."
    },
    {
      "id": 17,
      "name": "Stephen Alan's Jewellers",
      "address": "30 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Jewellery",
      "tags": [
        "jewellery",
        "watches"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Stephen+Alan%27s+Jewellers+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stephen+Alan%27s+Jewellers+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.sajewellers.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.sajewellers.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 18,
      "name": "Pyman",
      "address": "High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Jewellery",
      "tags": [
        "jewellery",
        "watches"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Pyman+Jewellers+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pyman+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Street number not confirmed in this pass.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Street number / exact frontage needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 19,
      "name": "Dee's Cards",
      "address": "59 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Cards & stationery",
      "tags": [
        "cards",
        "stationery",
        "gifts"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Dee%27s+Cards+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dee%27s+Cards+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Books & music"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "id": 20,
      "name": "Adrienne's Flowers",
      "address": "11 Ropa Court, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Ropa Court",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Florist",
      "tags": [
        "flowers",
        "gifts"
      ],
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      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Local independent directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://leightonbuzzarddirectory.co.uk/listing-category/shops-in-leighton-buzzard-area/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Adrienne%27s+Flowers+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Flowers & home"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.adriennesflowers.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.adriennesflowers.co.uk/"
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      "id": 21,
      "name": "Bits and Buds",
      "address": "Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Florist",
      "tags": [
        "flowers",
        "gifts"
      ],
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      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Local independent directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://leightonbuzzarddirectory.co.uk/listing-category/shops-in-leighton-buzzard-area/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bits+and+Buds+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Street number not confirmed in this pass.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Flowers & home"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Street number / exact frontage needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://bitsandbuds.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 22,
      "name": "Wilde Flower Boutique",
      "address": "23 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "flowers",
        "gifts"
      ],
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      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Wilde+Flower+Boutique+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wilde+Flower+Boutique+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Flowers & home"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://wildeflowerboutique.co.uk/contact",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://wildeflowerboutique.co.uk/contact"
    },
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      "id": 23,
      "name": "TK Furniture",
      "address": "3 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Home & furniture",
      "tags": [
        "furniture",
        "home"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=TK+Furniture+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TK+Furniture+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Flowers & home"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.tkfurniture.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.tkfurniture.com/"
    },
    {
      "id": 24,
      "name": "Allen's E-Bikes",
      "address": "57 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Cycling",
      "tags": [
        "e-bikes",
        "cycles",
        "repair"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Allen%27s+E-Bikes+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Allen%27s+E-Bikes+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cycling & outdoors"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://allensebikes.co.uk/pages/contact",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://allensebikes.co.uk/pages/contact"
    },
    {
      "id": 25,
      "name": "Dorvics Cycles",
      "address": "9 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bridge Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Cycling",
      "tags": [
        "cycles",
        "repair"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Dorvics+Cycles+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dorvics+Cycles+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cycling & outdoors"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://dorvicscycles.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://dorvicscycles.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 26,
      "name": "Phone Repair Center",
      "address": "26A High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Phones & electronics",
      "tags": [
        "phone repair",
        "accessories"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Phone+Repair+Center+26A+High+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Phone+Repair+Center+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Tech & electronics"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.phonerepaircenter.uk/home",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.phonerepaircenter.uk/home"
    },
    {
      "id": 27,
      "name": "Phone World",
      "address": "1A High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Phones & electronics",
      "tags": [
        "phones",
        "repair",
        "accessories"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2–10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Phone+World+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Phone+World+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Address overlap with nearby listings merits frontage check.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Tech & electronics"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Address or business frontage needs a direct check."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://phoneworld.co/content/15-phone-repair-leighton-buzzard",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://phoneworld.co/content/15-phone-repair-leighton-buzzard",
      "originalCensus": {
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site"
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "ownership",
        "website"
      ],
      "reviewNote": " Official website describes multiple locations; franchise model not confirmed."
    },
    {
      "id": 28,
      "name": "Helloz Phone Shop",
      "address": "11 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Phones & electronics",
      "tags": [
        "phones",
        "repair",
        "accessories"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2–10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Helloz+Phone+Shop+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Helloz+Phone+Shop+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Tech & electronics"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://hellozphoneshop.co/contact-us/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://hellozphoneshop.co/contact-us/",
      "originalCensus": {
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site"
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "ownership",
        "website"
      ],
      "reviewNote": " Official website describes multiple locations; franchise model not confirmed."
    },
    {
      "id": 29,
      "name": "Leighton Computer Services",
      "address": "15 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bridge Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Computers & IT",
      "tags": [
        "computer repair",
        "IT"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Leighton+Computer+Services+Bridge+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leighton+Computer+Services+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Tech & electronics"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.leightoncomputers.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.leightoncomputers.com/"
    },
    {
      "id": 30,
      "name": "Atomik.biz",
      "address": "23A Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Computers & IT",
      "tags": [
        "IT",
        "computer repair"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Atomik.biz+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Atomik.biz+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Tech & electronics"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 31,
      "name": "The Refill",
      "address": "7–9 Ropa Court, Friday Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Friday Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Food retail & refill",
      "tags": [
        "refill",
        "zero-waste",
        "pantry"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://therefill.co.uk/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Refill+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Address reviewed against current official website; prior High Street address superseded.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "address": "7-9 Ropa Court, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Food retail & refill",
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
        "branches": "1",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Refill+Leighton+Buzzard+Ropa+Court",
        "notes": ""
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "address",
        "venue listing"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Official site now lists Ropa Court. Postcode is omitted because the page contains an apparent postcode typo.",
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://therefill.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://therefill.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 32,
      "name": "Stratton Food Hall",
      "address": "15 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Food retail & deli",
      "tags": [
        "butcher",
        "food hall",
        "deli"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Stratton+Food+Hall+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stratton+Food+Hall+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.strattonfoodhall.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.strattonfoodhall.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 33,
      "name": "Nature's Harvest",
      "address": "19 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Health food",
      "tags": [
        "health food",
        "supplements"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Nature%27s+Harvest+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nature%27s+Harvest+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries",
        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 34,
      "name": "Leighton Wine Store",
      "address": "North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Food & drink retail",
      "tags": [
        "wine",
        "off-licence"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Leighton+Wine+Store+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leighton+Wine+Store+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Street number not confirmed in this pass.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Street number / exact frontage needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 35,
      "name": "Premier",
      "address": "17 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Convenience store",
      "tags": [
        "convenience",
        "groceries"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Premier+17+North+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Premier+17+North+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Symbol-group / branded independent retailer.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/leighton-and-cornish-convenience-store",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/leighton-and-cornish-convenience-store"
    },
    {
      "id": 36,
      "name": "Lake Street Food & Wine",
      "address": "Unit 1, 2-4 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Convenience store",
      "tags": [
        "groceries",
        "off-licence"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Lake+Street+Food+and+Wine+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lake+Street+Food+and+Wine+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 37,
      "name": "Olivers",
      "address": "7 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Bakery & food retail",
      "tags": [
        "bakery",
        "cakes",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Olivers+Bakery+Market+Square+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Olivers+Leighton+Buzzard+Market+Square",
      "notes": "Small/regional multiple rather than single-site.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries",
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 38,
      "name": "TGJones",
      "address": "23 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Books, cards & stationery",
      "tags": [
        "books",
        "cards",
        "stationery"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TGJones+Leighton+Buzzard",
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      ],
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      "status": "Active",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Peacocks+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
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      "name": "New Look",
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      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
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        "clothing"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.newlook.com/uk/store-finder",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "name": "Millets",
      "address": "49 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
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      "zone": "Core",
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        "clothing",
        "camping"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Millets+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.millets.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.millets.co.uk/"
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      "name": "Boots",
      "address": "49-53 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Health & beauty retail",
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        "beauty",
        "health"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.boots.com/stores",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Boots+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
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    },
    {
      "id": 43,
      "name": "Superdrug",
      "address": "15 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Health & beauty retail",
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        "beauty",
        "pharmacy",
        "health"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Superdrug+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.superdrug.com/store/leighton-buzzard"
    },
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      "id": 44,
      "name": "Holland & Barrett",
      "address": "Unit 5, Waterborne Walk / West Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "health food",
        "supplements"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Holland+and+Barrett+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Food & groceries",
        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/stores/leighton-buzzard-4050/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/stores/leighton-buzzard-4050/"
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    {
      "id": 45,
      "name": "Poundland",
      "address": "37 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "General retail",
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        "household",
        "food"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Poundland+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.poundland.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.poundland.co.uk/"
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    {
      "id": 46,
      "name": "Card Factory",
      "address": "Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "cards",
        "gifts"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Card+Factory+Waterborne+Walk+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Card+Factory+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Books & music"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.cardfactory.co.uk/"
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      "id": 47,
      "name": "Iceland",
      "address": "9-11 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Supermarket",
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        "groceries"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Iceland+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 48,
      "name": "Waitrose",
      "address": "9 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Supermarket",
      "tags": [
        "groceries",
        "supermarket"
      ],
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      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Waitrose+Leighton+Buzzard+Waterborne+Walk",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waitrose+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Food & groceries"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.waitrose.com/find-a-store/leighton-buzzard",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.waitrose.com/find-a-store/leighton-buzzard"
    },
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      "id": 49,
      "name": "Morrisons",
      "address": "Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Supermarket",
      "tags": [
        "groceries",
        "supermarket"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Official store page",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.morrisons.com/storefinder/301/leighton-buzzard/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Morrisons+Lake+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.morrisons.com/storefinder/301/leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.morrisons.com/storefinder/301/leighton-buzzard/"
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      "id": 50,
      "name": "The Range",
      "address": "Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Vimy Road",
      "zone": "Edge-of-centre",
      "category": "General retail",
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        "home",
        "garden",
        "general retail"
      ],
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      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Official store page",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/leighton-buzzard/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Range+Vimy+Road+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Other shops"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.therange.co.uk/stores/leighton-buzzard/"
    },
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      "id": 51,
      "name": "Tesco Superstore",
      "address": "Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Vimy Road",
      "zone": "Edge-of-centre",
      "category": "Supermarket",
      "tags": [
        "groceries",
        "supermarket"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Council retail evidence",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/migrated_images/leighton-intelligence-report_tcm3-21441.pdf",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tesco+Vimy+Road+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/leighton-buzzard/tesco-stores-ltd",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.tesco.com/store-locator/leighton-buzzard/tesco-stores-ltd"
    },
    {
      "id": 52,
      "name": "Majestic Wine",
      "address": "1 Leighton Road, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Leighton Road",
      "zone": "Edge-of-centre",
      "category": "Food & drink retail",
      "tags": [
        "wine",
        "spirits"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Majestic+Wine+Leighton+Buzzard+1+Leighton+Road",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Majestic+Wine+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Optional edge-of-centre layer.",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Food & groceries"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.majestic.co.uk/stores/leighton-buzzard",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.majestic.co.uk/stores/leighton-buzzard"
    },
    {
      "id": 53,
      "name": "Halfords",
      "address": "44-45 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Automotive & cycling",
      "tags": [
        "car parts",
        "cycles",
        "repair"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Halfords+North+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Halfords+Leighton+Buzzard+North+Street",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Cycling & outdoors"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.halfords.com/locations/lton-buzzard-store/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.halfords.com/locations/lton-buzzard-store/"
    },
    {
      "id": 54,
      "name": "Café Sorelli",
      "address": "1 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café",
      "tags": [
        "coffee",
        "café",
        "Italian"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Cafe+Sorelli+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cafe+Sorelli+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.sorellicafe.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.sorellicafe.com/"
    },
    {
      "id": 55,
      "name": "Latte Dah",
      "address": "8-10 Peacock Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Peacock Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café",
      "tags": [
        "coffee",
        "café"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Latte+Dah+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Latte+Dah+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.lattedah.co.uk/about",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.lattedah.co.uk/about"
    },
    {
      "id": 56,
      "name": "Espresso Head",
      "address": "8 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café",
      "tags": [
        "coffee",
        "café"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Espresso+Head+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Espresso+Head+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.espresso-head.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.espresso-head.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 57,
      "name": "Lauren's Cafe",
      "address": "4 High Street Mews, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café",
      "tags": [
        "café",
        "breakfast",
        "lunch"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      ],
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        "bakery"
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      ],
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        "café",
        "bar"
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      ],
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        "roaster",
        "retail"
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=House+of+Coffee+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "bread",
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      ],
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      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "breakfast",
        "lunch"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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      ],
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    },
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      "area": "North Street",
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      "category": "Café",
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        "café",
        "breakfast",
        "lunch"
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      ],
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      "website": null,
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    },
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      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "takeaway",
        "coffee"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
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      "zone": "Core",
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        "café"
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.caffenero.com/uk/our-stores"
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      "address": "3-5 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café",
      "tags": [
        "coffee",
        "café"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://esquirescoffee.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://esquirescoffee.co.uk/"
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    {
      "id": 67,
      "name": "Number One Kitchen",
      "address": "22 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
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        "restaurant"
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      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
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      "sourceType": "Recent street directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://streetscan.co.uk/postcode/lu7-1ea",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Number+One+Kitchen+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "id": 68,
      "name": "Mevan",
      "address": "6 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
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        "Mediterranean"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Mevan+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mevan+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://mevanleighton.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://mevanleighton.co.uk/",
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      },
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        "ownership",
        "website"
      ],
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    {
      "id": 69,
      "name": "Mama Rosa",
      "address": "3 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "Italian",
        "restaurant"
      ],
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      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Mama+Rosa+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mama+Rosa+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.mamarosas.co.uk/our-story",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.mamarosas.co.uk/our-story"
    },
    {
      "id": 70,
      "name": "Olive Lounge",
      "address": "14-18 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bridge Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "Indian",
        "restaurant"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Olive+Lounge+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Olive+Lounge+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 71,
      "name": "Dragon Inn",
      "address": "40-42 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "Chinese",
        "restaurant"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Dragon+Inn+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dragon+Inn+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://dragoninn.me/pages/contact",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://dragoninn.me/pages/contact"
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      "id": 72,
      "name": "The Cottage Italian",
      "address": "19 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "Italian",
        "restaurant"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Cottage+Italian+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Cottage+Italian+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.thecottagelb.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.thecottagelb.com/"
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    {
      "id": 73,
      "name": "Thai Chef",
      "address": "12 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "Thai",
        "restaurant"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Thai+Chef+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Thai+Chef+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 74,
      "name": "Mandarin Inn",
      "address": "51 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "Chinese",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Mandarin+Inn+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mandarin+Inn+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.mandarininnchinese.co.uk/?l=en",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.mandarininnchinese.co.uk/?l=en"
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    {
      "id": 75,
      "name": "Golden Harvest",
      "address": "65 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "Chinese",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Golden+Harvest+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Golden+Harvest+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 76,
      "name": "Leighton Grill & Kebab",
      "address": "8 Duncombe Drive, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Duncombe / Rylands Mews",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "kebab",
        "grill",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Leighton+Grill+and+Kebab+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leighton+Grill+and+Kebab+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://leightongrill.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://leightongrill.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 77,
      "name": "Pizza Plus",
      "address": "16 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "pizza",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Pizza+Plus+Leighton+Buzzard+Market+Square",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pizza+Plus+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.thepizzaplus.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.thepizzaplus.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 78,
      "name": "Caprinos Pizza",
      "address": "13 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "pizza",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Caprinos+Pizza+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Caprinos+Pizza+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.caprinospizza.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.caprinospizza.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 79,
      "name": "PizzaExpress",
      "address": "Old Fire Station, Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "pizza",
        "Italian",
        "restaurant"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.pizzaexpress.com/find-a-pizzeria",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=PizzaExpress+Leighton+Buzzard+Market+Square",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.pizzaexpress.com/leighton-buzzard-market-square/book/booking-enquiry-form",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.pizzaexpress.com/leighton-buzzard-market-square/book/booking-enquiry-form"
    },
    {
      "id": 80,
      "name": "Domino's",
      "address": "23 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "pizza",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.dominos.co.uk/storefinder",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Domino%27s+Leighton+Buzzard+Waterborne+Walk",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.dominos.co.uk/storefinder",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.dominos.co.uk/storefinder"
    },
    {
      "id": 81,
      "name": "Subway",
      "address": "26 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Takeaway",
      "tags": [
        "sandwiches",
        "takeaway"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Recent street directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://streetscan.co.uk/postcode/lu7-1ea",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Subway+26+High+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://restaurants.subway.com/united-kingdom/en/leighton-buzzard/26-high-street",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://restaurants.subway.com/united-kingdom/en/leighton-buzzard/26-high-street"
    },
    {
      "id": 82,
      "name": "Greek Mykonos Gyros",
      "address": "24 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Takeaway / restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "Greek",
        "gyros"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Greek+Mykonos+Gyros+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Greek+Mykonos+Gyros+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://greekmykonosgyros-online.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://greekmykonosgyros-online.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 83,
      "name": "Love Desserts",
      "address": "9A Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Desserts / café",
      "tags": [
        "desserts",
        "café"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2–10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Love+Desserts+Leighton+Buzzard+Waterborne+Walk",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Love+Desserts+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://lovedesserts.net/leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://lovedesserts.net/leighton-buzzard/",
      "originalCensus": {
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site"
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "ownership",
        "website"
      ],
      "reviewNote": " Official website describes multiple locations; franchise model not confirmed."
    },
    {
      "id": 84,
      "name": "Amore Bakery Cafe",
      "address": "Unit 1, 2A Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café / bakery",
      "tags": [
        "café",
        "bakery"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Recent street directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://streetscan.co.uk/postcode/lu7-1hj",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Amore+Bakery+Cafe+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 85,
      "name": "The Swan Hotel (Wetherspoon)",
      "address": "50 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / hotel",
      "tags": [
        "pub",
        "hotel",
        "food"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Official venue page",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-swan-hotel-leighton-buzzard/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Swan+Hotel+Wetherspoon+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Pubs"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-swan-hotel-leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/the-swan-hotel-leighton-buzzard/"
    },
    {
      "id": 86,
      "name": "The Black Lion",
      "address": "20 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / bar",
      "tags": [
        "pub",
        "food"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / locally operated",
      "branches": "Unknown",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://camra.org.uk/pubs/black-lion-leighton-buzzard-118743",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Black+Lion+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Locally operated pub; premises owned by Burlison Inns. Operation and property ownership are distinct. Branch count needs confirmation.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "20 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar",
        "ownership": "Independent / operator unclear",
        "branches": "Unknown",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Black+Lion+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street",
        "notes": "Operator / group ownership not confirmed in this pass."
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "address",
        "pub operation"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "CAMRA lists Burlison Inns as the building owner; its pub profile and the venue company record support local operation. Branch count remains unconfirmed.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 87,
      "name": "The Bald Buzzard",
      "address": "6 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / bar",
      "tags": [
        "micropub",
        "craft beer"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.baldbuzzard.co.uk/index.php/history/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bald+Buzzard+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "6 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar",
        "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
        "branches": "1",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Bald+Buzzard+Leighton+Buzzard",
        "notes": ""
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "venue identity",
        "independent operation"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Venue describes itself as an independent freehouse.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.baldbuzzard.co.uk/index.php/history/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.baldbuzzard.co.uk/index.php/history/"
    },
    {
      "id": 88,
      "name": "The Red Lion",
      "address": "1 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / bar",
      "tags": [
        "pub",
        "food"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / regional pub operator",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.punchpubs.com/42519-2/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Red+Lion+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Part of the Punch portfolio. Day-to-day tenant/operator not independently verified.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "1 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar",
        "ownership": "Independent / operator unclear",
        "branches": "Unknown",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Red+Lion+Leighton+Buzzard+North+Street",
        "notes": "Operator / group ownership not confirmed in this pass."
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "pub group affiliation"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Punch names the Red Lion among its Leighton Buzzard pubs. Independent tenant operation has not been established.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.redlionlb.co.uk/contact-us",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.redlionlb.co.uk/contact-us"
    },
    {
      "id": 89,
      "name": "The Golden Bell",
      "address": "5 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Church Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / bar",
      "tags": [
        "pub",
        "food"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / operator unclear",
      "branches": "Unknown",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.goldenbell.co.uk/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Golden+Bell+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Venue address and offer supported by official website. Independent operation remains unconfirmed.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "5 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar",
        "ownership": "Independent / operator unclear",
        "branches": "Unknown",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Golden+Bell+Leighton+Buzzard",
        "notes": "Operator / group ownership not confirmed in this pass."
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "venue listing",
        "address"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Official venue site is live; it does not establish ownership or branch count.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Independent operation / ownership is not confirmed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.goldenbell.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.goldenbell.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 90,
      "name": "The Picture House",
      "address": "8 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / bar / restaurant",
      "tags": [
        "bar",
        "restaurant",
        "pub"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / regional pub operator",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://camra.org.uk/index.php/pubs/picture-house-leighton-buzzard-118753",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Picture+House+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Stonegate affiliation evidenced. Current venue trading status should still be checked directly.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "8 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar / restaurant",
        "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
        "branches": "2-10",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "Medium",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Picture+House+Leighton+Buzzard+Lake+Street",
        "notes": "Ownership classification should be rechecked before publication."
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "pub group affiliation",
        "address"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "CAMRA lists Stonegate as freehold owner and a Stonegate venue email; the earlier small regional group classification was unsupported.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife",
        "Restaurants & takeaways"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 91,
      "name": "The Sun",
      "address": "42 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Pub / bar",
      "tags": [
        "pub",
        "food"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / regional pub operator",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.craftunionpubs.com/the-sun-leighton-buzzard/blog",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Sun+Leighton+Buzzard+Lake+Street",
      "notes": "Craft Union venue; part of a national pub group.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "42 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar",
        "ownership": "National / regional pub operator",
        "branches": "11+",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Recent street directory",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://streetscan.co.uk/postcode/lu7-1eb",
        "notes": "Recent directory associates venue with Craft Union."
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "address",
        "venue listing",
        "pub group affiliation"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Official Craft Union venue page lists the Sun at 42 Lake Street.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.craftunionpubs.com/the-sun-leighton-buzzard/blog",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.craftunionpubs.com/the-sun-leighton-buzzard/blog"
    },
    {
      "id": 92,
      "name": "The Wheatsheaf",
      "address": "57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Pub / bar",
      "tags": [
        "pub",
        "live music"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / regional pub operator",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Needs verification",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.stonegatepubpartners.co.uk/find-a-pub/wheatsheaf-leighton-buzzard_032879",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wheatsheaf+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Stonegate tenancy listing found. Current opening/trading status and tenant need confirmation.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "57 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Pub / bar",
        "ownership": "Independent / operator unclear",
        "branches": "Unknown",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Wheatsheaf+Leighton+Buzzard+North+Street",
        "notes": ""
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "address",
        "pub group affiliation"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Stonegate advertises a fixed-term tenancy. This does not confirm that the pub is currently open.",
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Current trading status needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 93,
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        "café",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "category": "Bar / nightlife",
      "tags": [
        "bar",
        "nightlife"
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=NEONS+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Bars & nightlife"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.neons.page/home"
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      "address": "16-18 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
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      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Club / community",
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        "events"
      ],
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      "branches": "N/A",
      "status": "Active",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Leighton+Buzzard+Conservative+Club",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leighton+Buzzard+Conservative+Club",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "zone": "Core",
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        "café",
        "events"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tabletop+Gaming+Cafe+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Games & hobbies"
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.tabletopgamingcafe.co.uk/"
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      "area": "High Street",
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        "second-hand"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sue+Ryder+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "openedOn": null,
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        "status": "Active",
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        "checked": "2026-10-04",
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        "address",
        "charity affiliation"
      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.sueryder.org/shop-with-us/find-a-shop/leighton-buzzard/",
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        "second-hand"
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=ExtraCare+charity+shop+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current directory",
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        "notes": ""
      },
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      "reviewedFields": [
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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        "Current official shop listing needs confirmation."
      ],
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      "area": "High Street",
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        "bridal",
        "second-hand"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Willen+Hospice+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street",
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      "openedOn": null,
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        "ownership": "Charity / not-for-profit",
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        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Willen+Hospice+Shop+Bridal+Leighton+Buzzard",
        "notes": ""
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
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        "shop listing",
        "address",
        "charity affiliation"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Official charity shop page supports this listing. Opening hours have not been copied.",
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
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      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://willen-hospice.org.uk/shops/leighton-buzzard/"
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      "name": "Oxfam",
      "address": "13 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Charity shop",
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        "charity",
        "second-hand"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oxfam+Leighton+Buzzard+High+Street",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "category": "Charity shop",
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        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "2026-10-04",
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        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/oxfam-shop-leighton-buzzard/",
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      },
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        "shop listing",
        "address",
        "charity affiliation"
      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/oxfam-shop-leighton-buzzard/"
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      "id": 101,
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      "category": "Charity shop",
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        "second-hand"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.yell.com/biz/age-uk-shop-leighton-buzzard-2165499/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Age+UK+Leighton+Buzzard+Lake+Street",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "status": "Active",
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        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      },
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      "reviewedFields": [
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      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "id": 102,
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      "address": "1a Lake Street, Exchange Parade, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Charity shop",
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        "charity",
        "second-hand",
        "animal welfare"
      ],
      "ownership": "Charity / not-for-profit",
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.nawt.org.uk/ways-to-shop-with-us/leighton-buzzard-shop/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=National+Animal+Welfare+Trust+Leighton+Buzzard",
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        "status": "Active",
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        "checked": "2026-10-04",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      },
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        "address",
        "charity affiliation"
      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.nawt.org.uk/ways-to-shop-with-us/leighton-buzzard-shop/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.nawt.org.uk/ways-to-shop-with-us/leighton-buzzard-shop/"
    },
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      "id": 103,
      "name": "British Heart Foundation",
      "address": "10 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
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      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Charity shop",
      "tags": [
        "charity",
        "second-hand"
      ],
      "ownership": "Charity / not-for-profit",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/find-bhf-near-you/leighton-buzzard-bhf-shop",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=British+Heart+Foundation+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "openedOn": null,
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      },
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        "shop listing",
        "address",
        "charity affiliation"
      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      "id": 104,
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        "second-hand"
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      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
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        "checked": "2026-10-04",
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        "charity affiliation"
      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      "id": 105,
      "name": "Keech Hospice Care",
      "address": "6 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
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      "category": "Charity shop",
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        "second-hand"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Keech+Hospice+Leighton+Buzzard+shop",
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        "sourceType": "Official shop finder",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://keech.org.uk/support-us/shop-with-us/find-your-local-shop/",
        "notes": ""
      },
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        "shop listing",
        "address",
        "charity affiliation"
      ],
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        "Charity shops"
      ],
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      "website": "https://keech.org.uk/support-us/shop-with-us/find-your-local-shop/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://keech.org.uk/support-us/shop-with-us/find-your-local-shop/"
    },
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      "id": 106,
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      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "dry cleaning",
        "laundry"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / single company",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Companies House + current listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11224159",
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      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 107,
      "name": "Mister Mitchell",
      "address": "31 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Dry cleaning & laundry",
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        "dry cleaning",
        "laundry"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Mister+Mitchell+Dry+Cleaners+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mister+Mitchell+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
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    },
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      ],
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      "zone": "Core",
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      ],
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      "area": "Friday Street",
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      "status": "Active",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Raffaella+Hair+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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        "barber"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Istanbul+Barbers+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
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      "area": "North Street",
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      "category": "Hair & beauty",
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        "beauty salon"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beauty+by+Ciara+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
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      "area": "Market Square",
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        "beauty salon"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beauty+Blush+Lounge+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Address or business frontage needs a direct check."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "name": "Emily Nails & Spa",
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      "category": "Hair & beauty",
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        "beauty"
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      "status": "Active",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
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      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Emily+Nails+and+Spa+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Address or business frontage needs a direct check."
      ],
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      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
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      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "piercing"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
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      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Rising+Phoenix+Tattoo+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rising+Phoenix+Tattoo+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://www.risingphoenixtattoo.co.uk/contact-us/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.risingphoenixtattoo.co.uk/contact-us/"
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      "name": "Gravity Tattoo",
      "address": "17 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bridge Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Tattoo & piercing",
      "tags": [
        "tattoo"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Gravity+Tattoo+Leighton+Buzzard+Bridge+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gravity+Tattoo+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
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      ],
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      ],
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      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.gravitytattooshop.com/contact"
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      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
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        "optician",
        "eyewear"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=D+H+Redfern+Opticians+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=D+H+Redfern+Opticians+Leighton+Buzzard",
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
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      "id": 119,
      "name": "Kings Opticians",
      "address": "2 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Optician / hearing",
      "tags": [
        "optician",
        "eyewear"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Kings+Opticians+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kings+Opticians+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "openedOn": null,
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://kings-eyecare.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://kings-eyecare.co.uk/"
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      "id": 120,
      "name": "The Hearing Care Partnership",
      "address": "2 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Optician / hearing",
      "tags": [
        "hearing",
        "audiology"
      ],
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      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Hearing+Care+Partnership+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hearing+Care+Partnership+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.thcp.co.uk/practices/leighton-buzzard",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.thcp.co.uk/practices/leighton-buzzard"
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    {
      "id": 121,
      "name": "Boots Opticians",
      "address": "Unit 22 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Optician / hearing",
      "tags": [
        "optician",
        "eyewear"
      ],
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Boots+Opticians+Leighton+Buzzard+Waterborne+Walk",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Boots+Opticians+Leighton+Buzzard",
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.bootsopticians.com/stores/leighton-buzzard-waterborne-walk-lu7-1dh-3971"
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      "id": 122,
      "name": "Specsavers",
      "address": "18 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Optician / hearing",
      "tags": [
        "optician",
        "hearing"
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Specsavers+Leighton+Buzzard+Waterborne+Walk",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Specsavers+Leighton+Buzzard",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/leightonbuzzard"
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    {
      "id": 123,
      "name": "Banning Dental Group",
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      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Dental",
      "tags": [
        "dentist"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Banning+Dental+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banning+Dental+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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      "categories": [
        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
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      "website": "https://banningdental.co.uk/locations/leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://banningdental.co.uk/locations/leighton-buzzard/"
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    {
      "id": 124,
      "name": "Premier Smile Dental",
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      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Dental",
      "tags": [
        "dentist"
      ],
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      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Premier+Smile+Dental+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Premier+Smile+Dental+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
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        "Health & wellbeing"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://premiersmile.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://premiersmile.co.uk/"
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      "id": 125,
      "name": "Nationwide",
      "address": "35 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Bank / financial services",
      "tags": [
        "bank",
        "building society"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Nationwide+Leighton+Buzzard+35+High+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nationwide+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
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        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.nationwide.co.uk/branches/leighton-buzzard/35-high-street",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.nationwide.co.uk/branches/leighton-buzzard/35-high-street"
    },
    {
      "id": 126,
      "name": "Santander",
      "address": "1 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Bank / financial services",
      "tags": [
        "bank"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
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      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Santander+Leighton+Buzzard+Hockliffe+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Santander+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
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      "longitude": null,
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        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 127,
      "name": "Barclays Local",
      "address": "Library Theatre, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Bank / financial services",
      "tags": [
        "banking service"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Barclays+Local+Leighton+Buzzard+Library+Theatre",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Barclays+Local+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Local banking service rather than a conventional branch.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 128,
      "name": "Mortgage Advice Bureau",
      "address": "41 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Financial / professional services",
      "tags": [
        "mortgage",
        "adviser"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Mortgage+Advice+Bureau+Leighton+Buzzard+41+High+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mortgage+Advice+Bureau+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/mortgage-advisers/high-street-leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/mortgage-advisers/high-street-leighton-buzzard/"
    },
    {
      "id": 129,
      "name": "Brown & Merry",
      "address": "17 High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "estate agent",
        "lettings"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Official branch page",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.brownandmerry.co.uk/estate-agents/leighton-buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Brown+and+Merry+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Part of a large national estate-agency network.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.brownandmerry.co.uk/estate-agents/leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.brownandmerry.co.uk/estate-agents/leighton-buzzard/"
    },
    {
      "id": 130,
      "name": "Hunters",
      "address": "11 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Bridge Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "estate agent",
        "lettings"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Hunters+Estate+Agents+Leighton+Buzzard+Bridge+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hunters+Estate+Agents+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.hunters.com/office/leighton-buzzard/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.hunters.com/office/leighton-buzzard/"
    },
    {
      "id": 131,
      "name": "Connells / Sequence",
      "address": "4 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "estate agent",
        "lettings"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing + historic directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Connells+4+Market+Square+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Estate+agent+4+Market+Square+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Brand presentation varies in listings; confirm exact fascia.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Address or business frontage needs a direct check."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 132,
      "name": "Urban & Rural",
      "address": "23-25 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "estate agent",
        "lettings"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Urban+and+Rural+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Urban+and+Rural+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.urbanandrural.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.urbanandrural.com/"
    },
    {
      "id": 133,
      "name": "M&M Properties",
      "address": "27-29 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Hockliffe Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "estate agent",
        "lettings"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=M%26M+Properties+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=M%26M+Properties+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://mandmproperties.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://mandmproperties.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 134,
      "name": "Watsons Letting Agents",
      "address": "19-21 Ropa Court, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Ropa Court",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "lettings",
        "property"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Watsons+Letting+Agents+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Watsons+Letting+Agents+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.watsonslb.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.watsonslb.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 135,
      "name": "EweMove",
      "address": "5 West Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "West Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Estate agent",
      "tags": [
        "estate agent",
        "lettings"
      ],
      "ownership": "Franchise / branded chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=EweMove+Leighton+Buzzard+West+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=EweMove+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.ewemove.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/branch/leighton-buzzard",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.ewemove.com/estate-agents-and-letting-agents/branch/leighton-buzzard"
    },
    {
      "id": 136,
      "name": "Elite Law",
      "address": "Unit 7, 2-4 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Legal / professional services",
      "tags": [
        "solicitor",
        "legal"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Elite+Law+Leighton+Buzzard+Lake+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elite+Law+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.elitelawsolicitors.co.uk/offices/contact-us-leighton-buzzard-office/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.elitelawsolicitors.co.uk/offices/contact-us-leighton-buzzard-office/"
    },
    {
      "id": 137,
      "name": "Bailey's Travel",
      "address": "6A Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Travel agency",
      "tags": [
        "travel",
        "holidays"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Bailey%27s+Travel+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bailey%27s+Travel+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.baileystravel.co.uk/contact/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.baileystravel.co.uk/contact/"
    },
    {
      "id": 138,
      "name": "Leighton Buzzard Post Office",
      "address": "7-9 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Church Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Post office / public service",
      "tags": [
        "post office",
        "parcels",
        "banking"
      ],
      "ownership": "Civic / public service / franchise",
      "branches": "N/A",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Leighton+Buzzard+Post+Office+Church+Square",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Pubs",
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/0041343/leighton",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/0041343/leighton"
    },
    {
      "id": 139,
      "name": "The Print Place",
      "address": "59 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Printing & design",
      "tags": [
        "print",
        "signs",
        "design"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Print+Place+Leighton+Buzzard+North+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Print+Place+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 140,
      "name": "Osborne Morris & Morgan",
      "address": "West Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "West Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Legal / professional services",
      "tags": [
        "solicitor",
        "legal"
      ],
      "ownership": "Local / regional multi-site",
      "branches": "2-10",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Osborne+Morris+Morgan+Leighton+Buzzard+West+Street",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Osborne+Morris+Morgan+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Exact frontage/address to confirm in physical sweep.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Street number / exact frontage needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://www.ommlaw.co.uk/about-us/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.ommlaw.co.uk/about-us/"
    },
    {
      "id": 141,
      "name": "Costa Coffee (former High Street branch)",
      "address": "23A-23B High Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "High Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Café",
      "tags": [
        "coffee",
        "café"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Closed",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Recent news report",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/40481582/legendary-coffee-chain-shuts-high-street-store/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=23+High+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Closed 24 September 2026; some directories still show the unit as trading.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.costa.co.uk/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.costa.co.uk/"
    },
    {
      "id": 142,
      "name": "Giggle & Graze",
      "address": "66 North Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "North Street",
      "zone": "Town-centre outer",
      "category": "Café / play",
      "tags": [
        "café",
        "children"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Closed",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Giggle+and+Graze+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Giggle+and+Graze+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Current business listing reports permanently closed.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Cafés & bakeries"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 143,
      "name": "Jules Fashion Accessories",
      "address": "27 Market Square, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Market Square",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Fashion / accessories",
      "tags": [
        "fashion",
        "accessories"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Closed",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Jules+Fashion+Accessories+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jules+Fashion+Accessories+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Current business listing reports permanently closed.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": "https://julesuk.wixsite.com/jules/our-stores",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://julesuk.wixsite.com/jules/our-stores"
    },
    {
      "id": 144,
      "name": "Ivy Lane Boutique",
      "address": "2 Peacock Yard, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Peacock Yard",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Fashion",
      "tags": [
        "boutique",
        "clothing"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / likely single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Temporarily closed",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current business listing",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=Ivy+Lane+Boutique+Leighton+Buzzard+Peacock+Yard",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ivy+Lane+Boutique+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Current listing reports temporarily closed; needs periodic recheck.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Fashion & jewellery"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Evidence is a search link; direct business source still needed.",
        "Current trading status needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Search only",
      "website": null,
      "websiteStatus": "Not yet confirmed"
    },
    {
      "id": 145,
      "name": "TUI (historic Leighton Buzzard unit)",
      "address": "16 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Travel agency",
      "tags": [
        "travel",
        "holidays"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / international chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Needs verification",
      "confidence": "Medium",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Historic town directory + current official directory",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.tui.co.uk/shop-finder/directory",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=16+Waterborne+Walk+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Historic local directory listed TUI here; current TUI store directory does not show Leighton Buzzard. Treat as likely closed until frontage-confirmed.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Professional & everyday services"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [
        "Current trading status needs confirmation."
      ],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.tui.co.uk/shop-finder/directory",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.tui.co.uk/shop-finder/directory"
    },
    {
      "id": 146,
      "name": "JenningsBet (stale listing candidate)",
      "address": "13-15 Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Lake Street",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Betting shop",
      "tags": [
        "betting"
      ],
      "ownership": "National / regional chain",
      "branches": "11+",
      "status": "Closed / superseded",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "2026-10-04",
      "sourceType": "Current replacement venue evidence",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.tabletopgamingcafe.co.uk/",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=13-15+Lake+Street+Leighton+Buzzard",
      "notes": "Tabletop Gaming Cafe now actively trades at this address; old betting-shop listings should not be treated as current.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "categories": [
        "Other shops"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://jenningsbet.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://jenningsbet.com/"
    },
    {
      "id": 147,
      "name": "The Crooked Crow Bar",
      "address": "27 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
      "area": "Waterborne Walk",
      "zone": "Core",
      "category": "Bar / live music",
      "tags": [
        "live music",
        "comedy",
        "events",
        "bar"
      ],
      "ownership": "Independent / single-site",
      "branches": "1",
      "status": "Active",
      "confidence": "High",
      "checked": "",
      "sourceType": "Online review — see reviewed fields",
      "evidenceUrl": "https://www.crookedcrowbar.com/event",
      "mapUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Crooked%20Crow%20Bar%2027%20Waterborne%20Walk%20Leighton%20Buzzard",
      "notes": "Added during cleanup; existing venue, not a new opening.",
      "latitude": null,
      "longitude": null,
      "openedOn": null,
      "originalCensus": {
        "address": "27 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard",
        "category": "Bar / live music",
        "ownership": "Independent / single-site",
        "branches": "1",
        "status": "Active",
        "confidence": "High",
        "checked": "",
        "sourceType": "Current business listing",
        "evidenceUrl": "https://www.google.com/search?q=NEONS+Leighton+Buzzard+Waterborne+Walk",
        "notes": "Added during cleanup; existing venue, not a new opening."
      },
      "reviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "reviewedFields": [
        "venue listing",
        "independent operation",
        "address"
      ],
      "reviewNote": "Venue describes its independent operation. Address corroborated by its event page and Food Standards Agency record. Existing business added to directory; not a new opening.",
      "additionalEvidence": [
        "https://www.crookedcrowbar.com/event-details/delorean",
        "https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1313920/the-crooked-crow-bar-beds/online-ratings"
      ],
      "categories": [
        "Bars & nightlife",
        "Books & music"
      ],
      "reviewIssues": [],
      "evidenceQuality": "Linked source",
      "website": "https://www.crookedcrowbar.com/",
      "websiteStatus": "Official business or brand site found",
      "websiteReviewedOn": "2026-10-05",
      "websiteEvidenceUrl": "https://www.crookedcrowbar.com/"
    }
  ],
  "cleanupDate": "2026-10-05",
  "cleanupScope": "Full structural/category audit; targeted online review of pubs, charity shops and selected ownership/address anomalies. Other records remain census assessments."
}