Coronavirus survivor who lost hands and feet recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Bedfordian Caroline Coster, who lost her hands and feet due to complications after contracting coronavirus, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Four…
Large numbers of dead fish mean a delay to fishing season at Priory Country Park main lake
The start of this year’s fishing season at Priory Country Park lake has been delayed following an investigation by the Environment Agency after an unusually large number of dead fish were found…
All over 18s in Bedford Borough able to get walk-in Pfizer vaccinations this Saturday
Anyone over 18 who is yet to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccine is able to turn up to the Gurdwara in Queen’s Park tomorrow (Saturday) between 1pm and 7pm…
Bedford residents urged to go ‘One Million Miles’ to help A&E hospital fundraiser
People throughout Bedfordshire are being asked to help clock up a combined total of one million miles to help raise funds towards a new children’s A&E and CT scanner for Bedford Hospital…
“Case numbers now stable” surge testing in targeted areas of Bedford ends today
The surge testing programme being carried out in the Cauldwell, Kingsbrook and Queens Park areas of Bedford will end today. Heightened testing was rolled out in ‘problem’ areas…
“We have made a rod for our own back” Bedford family doctor explains GP appointment delays
GPs and patients are at loggerheads over appointments as family doctors struggle to cope with a “tsunami” of previously unmet needs, a meeting heard. The use of online consultation…
Bedford Blues reset as players and board members move on
Two long-standing players and a Director are the latest members of the Bedford Blues team to leave Goldington Road as Mike Rayer’s side build for the new season…
FiverFest is back in Bedford, showcasing £5 offers at 79 brilliant businesses
Fiver Fest, the national celebration of independent businesses, returns to Bedford this weekend, with 79 participating shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and businesses creating some great offers for just £5…