Tell us your coronavirus ‘lockdown’ experience
Like the rest of the UK, Bedford is in ‘lockdown’ as the Government imposes restrictions on movement and social interaction to reduce the rate of coronavirus infection. But what are your…
SMART Prebend Centre launches emergency COVID-19 appeal
In response to the coronavirus crisis, the Prebend Day Centre is facing an unprecedented change in order to comply with government guidance and they…
Chancellor announces long-anticipated financial support for self-employed
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this afternoon announced the support package that the government has outlined for self-employed workers…
Up to £25k grants for Bedford’s small businesses now available on Council website
Small business owners affected by the on-going coronavirus outbreak can now apply for a business support grant on the Council’s website…
HMP Bedford suspends prisoner visits and education classes due to COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, prison visits are temporarily suspended in all prisons in England and Wales, including at HMP Bedford…
Southern Football League declared cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
The Southern League, where Bedford Town and Kempston Rovers ply their trade, has been cancelled following a universal decision from the FA…
Kempston man jailed for grooming a teenage girl to send indecent images
A man from Kempston will be behind bars for three years after grooming a teenage girl and persuading her to send him indecent images of herself over…
Network Rail appeals for former signallers in Bedfordshire to keep vital train services moving
To help keep the railway running for key workers, Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers in Bedfordshire to help out during the…
Frozen’s ‘Olaf’ reads The Bear and the Piano bed-time story
Bedford author and illustrator, David Litchfield, got an unexpected surprise when he found out that his book was being read live on twitter by animated…