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Spot the difference. Two photos taken almost a month apart show no change in social distancing outside the Bedford Wetherspoons pub 'The Pilgrims Progress'. The picture on the left was taken by @kevin27677521 on 15 August, the right hand picture was taken on 12 September by Nigel Smith.

Bedford Wetherspoons under fire (again) for lack of social distancing in queue

Bedford's Wetherspoons, The Pilgrim's Progress, has come under fire again after another photo has emerged showing a lack of social distancing in people queuing up outside. The picture...
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UoB grads

Bedfordshire University’s Class of 2020 ‘virtually’ celebrate completing their degrees

Over 900 graduates from the University of Bedfordshire (UoB) gathered online to take part in virtual celebrations after their traditional ceremonies were...
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PM Boris Johnson hands face space

PM introduces local ‘covid-secure marshals’ to avoid second lockdown

At 4pm this afternoon (Wednesday), the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, hosted a Downing Street briefing to outline the latest changes to the Government's...
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Bedford Parkrun

Bedford Parkrun organisers ‘cannot confirm’ events will resume in October

Despite national Parkrun events resuming by the end of October, Bedford's Parkrun team has confirmed that they have no immediate plans to bring back...
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Matt Hancock

The joy of six – new Coronavirus guidelines announced limiting social gatherings

New coronavirus guidelines have been announced by the Government today, making social gatherings of more than six people illegal in England from Monday...
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Borough Council prepares for upsurge of kids in care following lockdown

More children could be brought into council care as a result of months of lockdown and school closures, a committee heard...
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Avoid large gatherings to prevent Bedford lockdown say Council and Police chiefs

With coronavirus cases in England reaching their highest levels since May, Bedford's Council and police chiefs are urging everyone to continue to follow...
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Bromham Primary

Bromham pupils given a warm welcome back to school

Pupils at Bromham CofE Primary School were given star treatment when they returned to school today (Monday). Children returning to the village primary...
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Back to school in Bedford

The majority of Bedford Borough’s schools will be returning early this week, although a few had already welcomed pupils back last week...
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The Cock at Pavenham

Two months since re-opening and Bedford pubs say business is good

Pubs around Bedford Borough say business is picking up and they've seen brand new customers joining their loyal regulars in the two months since re-opening after lockdown. The government...
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