Bedford doctor returns from semi-retirement to help fight coronavirus
Dr Richard Norris, a semi-retired doctor, has gone from a few shifts per month to five shifts per week in order to help his NHS colleagues fight the…
20 years ago today: remembering Nelson Mandela’s visit to Bedford
Twenty years ago today, on 7 April, 2000, Nelson Mandela made an historic visit to Bedford, to rededicate a statue of his friend and anti-apartheid…
Bedford man charged for allegedly ‘coughing at’ police officers
A man has appeared at Luton Magistrates’ Court, charged with three counts of assaulting an emergency worker following an incident in Bedford…
Luton man charged with offences in connection with aggravated burglary on Queens Drive
A man from Luton has been charged with a number of offences after a burglary in Bedford. The incident took place on Monday 30 March…
Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part three
As the coronavirus ‘lockdown continues, Bedfordians have been sharing their experiences. Some emotional, some heart-warming all honest insights into how our neighbours are experiencing…
Bedford Creative Arts receives over £100k funding for Cardington ‘Airship Dreams’ project
Bedford’s historical association with airships will be celebrated with a programme of events and exhibitions later this year, thanks to Bedford Creative…
Boyds of Bedford launch ‘Bedford Big Thank You’ charity t-shirt
Boyds of Bedford have partnered with the ‘Bedford Big Thank You’ campaign to release a charity t-shirt to raise money to support those working in the NHS…
Coronavirus support from Bedford Borough Council
We have been working hard at the Council, along with help from the Government, to put together packages of support to help residents and businesses during the Coronavirus crisis. For the latest advice and information please visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/Covid19. We already have a Council Tax Reduction Scheme where residents on the lowest income do not pay […]