Keeping Bedfordians active and healthy during lockdown 2.0

As lockdown 2.0 continues, many of us will be wondering how we can continue our daily routine, not least staying healthy and fit. Towers Health & Racquets Club on Clapham Road, Bedford…
110 monitoring visits and 11 notices served on Bedford businesses breaching national lockdown

Eleven businesses in Bedford that have stayed open illegally during national lockdown restrictions have been served prohibition notices by Bedford Borough Council’s Environmental Health team. Two fines…
Reassurance that there is enough flu vaccine for all eligible patients

Health bosses have reassured Bedfordians that everyone eligible for a free seasonal flu vaccine will be able to receive their jab, despite concerns…
Bedford Rickshaw Challenge raises over £1,000 for BBC Children in Need

Undeterred by the wind and rain, a group of Bedfordians raised over £1,000 for Children in Need over the weekend, inspired by the BBC Children…
Letters: GPs still want to hear from anyone with cancer symptoms

I am writing to you to remind your readers how important it is to contact their GP if they have concerning symptoms that could be cancer during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has…
Bus lane gas guzzler ban in Bedford could see hybrid cars being fined as well

A decision to turn three of Bedford’s bus lanes into exclusive routes for ultra-low emission vehicles has been delayed until September, a meeting heard…