Another peaceful BLM protest as organisers look at long-term plans
The organisers of another peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Bedford have said they’re now looking at a longer term campaign and support from a “higher level” to fight racism…
‘So proud of Bedford’ says shopping centre manager as town reopens
The manager of the Harpur Centre shopping centre has praised Bedfordians for respectfully observing new social distancing rules as shops reopened. The government relaxed lockdown guidelines, allowing non-essential retailers to re-open today (15 June). Retailers including Primark, Specsavers, Boots, Price Check and Pandora were open for business in the Harpur Centre, attracting high volumes of […]
Connolly Foundation donates £50k lifeline to Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice
The Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger has received a substantial donation from the Connolly Foundation. It comes at a time when…
Beds Police issue warning on NHS Test and Trace phone scams
Members of the public are being urged to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters posing as people from the NHS coronavirus Test and Trace service…
Celebrate Bedford’s Slide Record Shop on 20 June with Love Record Stores
Bedford’s Slide Record Shop has been featured on Love Record Stores (#LRS) blog, ahead of a full day of celebrating the UK’s record stores on 20 May…
Charity and Police collaborate to replace Bedford A&E nurse’s stolen bike
Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends has helped make life better for one of the hospital’s A&E nurses after her bike was stolen…