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Bedfordshire’s emergency services issue stark warning ahead of lockdown easing

Bedfordshire NHS, Police and Local Authorities have issued a stark warning to people ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased this weekend. While pubs and restaurants will open...

Working women at centre of Bedford’s high coronavirus infection rate report

A 'deep dive' investigation into Bedford's coronavirus pandemic is showing there are higher rates of infection in working age women. A Council meeting yesterday (Thursday) looked...

Pop up ‘house gallery’ opens to showcase local Bedford artists

A Bedford artist has opened a gallery in her house, to safely showcase local artists' work throughout lockdown.Shân Edwards teaches ceramics at...

1,227 confirmed coronavirus cases in Bedford as pillar 2 data added to daily figures

A more accurate picture of the number of coronavirus cases in Bedford and the rest of the UK is now being reported by Public Health England. And while it...

Customer safety “top priority” as Bedford pubs reopen tomorrow

Bedford publicans opening their pub doors tomorrow (Saturday) have reassured anyone looking for a pint and something to eat that safety is their "top priority". Various 'non-essential' businesses...

Technical glitch creates coronavirus report ‘death spike’ at Bedford Hospital

A technical glitch has created a false 'death spike' in coronavirus related figures published yesterday (Tuesday) at Bedford Hospital.It was reported...

Watch: Borough Council live streams Bedford’s Local Outbreak Control Plan

Bedford Borough Council will endorse its Local Outbreak Control Plan at a meeting at 5pm today (Thursday). It will outline the measures the local...

“Act as if you’ve got the virus this weekend” says Bedford Borough’s health lead

A leading Bedford politician is urging residents to show caution when pubs, restaurants, barbers and hairdressers re-open this weekend...

Pubs might be opening but Bedford’s play parks are to remain closed

While adults will have a chance to 'play' in their local pub from 4 July, some parents have reacted in disbelief that the borough's play parks are to remain closed for the time being. Bedford Borough...

Confusion as Milton Keynes ‘mistaken’ for Bedford in Daily Mail coronavirus report

The Daily Mail has come under fire for confusing Bedford and Milton Keynes in a list of 36 areas that could be at risk of a second coronavirus lockdown. In the wake of the...

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