Exclusive: Two Bedford businesses collaborate and crowdfund for new restaurant

Two popular Bedford businesses are inviting local residents to get behind their joint-venture as they launch a crowdfunder to open a new bar and restaurant in the heart of the town centre…
Fusion confirm Bedford leisure centres to reopen from 12 April
In line with non-essential shops, hairdressers and barbershops, indoor leisure facilities are set to reopen in Bedford on Monday 12 April…
Pedestrian bridge over River Great Ouse reopens to the public

The newly refurbished Kings Bridge over the River Great Ouse between Oasis Beach Pool and Aspects Leisure Park will reopen to the public next week…
Residents urged to ‘break the chain of transmission’ with twice-weekly rapid Covid tests

From tomorrow (Friday), anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works in Bedford Borough will be able to get a free rapid Covid-19 (coronavirus) test twice a week…
Emmaus charity shop and bistro to reopen after £200k lost to lockdown

Emmaus Village Carlton, which has been closed for 14 weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will reopen next week to customers. The homelessness charity will reopen its shop and popular bistro…