Council confirms outdoor fitness instructors will require permit from January
The Council has confirmed that all businesses using Bedford Borough’s parks for their training sessions will be required to pay for a permit from 1 January…
Armed man arrested following incident at Brickhill pharmacy
Armed police were called to an incident on Brickhill Drive this afternoon (Friday) after a man with a knife entered the pharmacy. Police were called to Lloyds Pharmacy on…
Monthly column: Christmas shopping and physical disabilities
In the last column, I talked about Purple Tuesday and the importance of disability awareness in the retail sector. This month I would like to explore a bit further what that actually means…
“Lateral flow testing should be daily routine” says Bedford health chief
Lateral flow testing should be part of people’s daily routine, says a Bedford Borough Council health chief. He made the suggestion amid an increase in Covid-related deaths…
Number of omicron cases doubling every two to three days in Bedford Borough
It’s too early to say whether the omicron variant is more severe than other variants, but if cases rise rapidly it could be enough to overwhelm the NHS, a meeting heard…
10-year-old from Shackleton Primary wins Mayor’s Christmas card competition
After choosing from over 400 entries, Mayor Dave Hodgson has today announced the winner of his Christmas card competition. Children from across the Borough sent…
Police and Crime Commissioner could set £10 council tax increase
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner could set a £10 increase in council tax precept (Band D) next year without holding a referendum, a meeting heard. Gavin Chambers…