Changes to Bedford car parks opening times
In order to enable the Council to prioritise staff on essential duties, the opening hours of the multi-storey car parks in Bedford will be changing…
Chancellor announces coronavirus grants to cover 80% of employees’ wages, but little solace for self-employed
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of business support measures which he described as, “…unprecedented in the history of the…
PM demands all restaurants, pubs, cafes, theatres and gyms to close tonight
In this afternoon’s announcement, the Prime Minister has scaled up the coronavirus lockdown, demanding that hospitality venues close until further notice…
Revised train timetables in operation at Bedford Station from Monday 23 March
East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), both of whom operate services from Bedford station, have announced that they will impose…
Green bin collections suspended until further notice due to staff shortages
The Council has today announced that Green Garden Waste collections will be suspended from Monday, due to staff shortages. Following Government guidance…
M&S confirm Kempston store is open to all customers, following fake news on social media
The Marks & Spencer Foodhall in Kempston has reassured customers that they are open to everyone today, despite misleading posts on social media…
Stats reveal 400% increase in coronavirus-related fraud
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has released figures, showing a new drastic rise in fraud related to coronavirus. Updated figures show…
Championship rugby season declared over as Bedford Blues finish 8th
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has declared all rugby below the Premiership as finished for the season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic sweeping…
Statement from the Mayor of Bedford Borough following launch of council’s coronavirus website
Bedford Borough Council has launched a dedicated website, in order to keep residents and businesses up-to-date on the ever-changing coronavirus outbreak…
Bedfordshire PCC stays in ‘caretaker’ role after coronavirus postpones elections
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, has announced that she will stay as the county’s PCC for a further year…