‘Dream come true’ as Bedfordian takes over at Debenhams

A former St Thomas More pupil has had her dream come true, after being made manager of Bedford’s Debenhams Julia, 30, has worked at eight Debenhams stores, including Oxford Street…
Bedford illustrator creates book to help families talk about grief

A Bedford-based illustrator has collaborated on a new book to help children and families talk about death and how they are affected by grief…
100 Bedford Borough restaurants taking part in ‘Eat Out to Help Out’

Foodies across Bedford are being encouraged to “Eat Out To Help Out” next month, with around 100 restaurants in the Borough signed up to a government scheme. The idea of the scheme…
Coronavirus rise in Bedford prompts new advice on family gatherings

Public health officials have issued new advice on family gatherings in Bedford following an increase in COVID-19 (coronavirus) infections. With the publication of a deep dive report into the situation in the town delayed until today (Aug 3) officials say 12 recent cases have come from five possible clusters in households. Ian Brown, Bedford Borough […]