Launch of free rapid Covid testing for workers without symptoms at the Bunyan Centre
Bedford residents who are in contact with other members of the public as part of their work are now able to access free, rapid Covid-19 (coronavirus) tests and are encouraged to take a test twice a week…
Bedford tattoo artist honours strength of breast cancer survivors in IWD t-shirt design
A Bedford tattoo artist who has recently overcome breast cancer has designed a t-shirt for International Women’s Day (IWD) to raise funds for charity…
Women of Bedford bring Amy Walmsley to life for International Women’s Day
As part of their celebrations of International Women’s Day (8 March), Women of Bedford (WoB) teamed up with The Place Theatre to bring Amy Walmsley to life in the streets of Bedford…
Plans put forward for 500 homes and new primary school at Milton Road, Clapham
Plans to build homes, children’s play facilities and land for a new primary school in Clapham have been submitted for outline planning permission. Following two year’s engagement…
Wilstead care home residents celebrate Captain Tom’s life and raise funds for local hospice
A care home in Wilstead is stepping up – and stepping out – to attempt a challenge to raise money for Keech Hospice Care. Residents and carers at Danecroft Residential Home…
Almost half a million over 55s and unpaid carers to get NHS text alerts for life-saving Covid jab
The NHS will begin texting nearly half a million people today, inviting them to book their life saving Covid-19 (coronavirus) jab, making it quicker and more convenient to get an appointment…
Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Apprentice of the Year nominees
Today we’re shining a spotlight on Bedford Borough’s apprentices and giving you a short insight into why they’ve been nominated. The winners will be announced on 25 March 2021 at 7:30 pm on…
No date set for return to normal at Tidy Tip as future of booking system considered
No date has yet been set for a return to normal at the tidy tip in Bedford as a top officer revealed that online pre-booking could have a permanent role in the future…
Bedford’s Crematorium chief hopes Captain Tom funeral publicity will encourage others to choose Crem
Bedford’s Crematorium chief is hoping that the positive publicity generated by the funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore will generate more sales at the council facility…
Letters: Campaigners want East West Rail to compromise on southern route
Recent coverage has discussed the East West Rail (EWR) route planned through Bedford and out to the north east towards Tempsford. This is the route long supported by the Mayor and…