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9 November 2026
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200 coronavirus related deaths at Bedford Hospital

Bedford Hospital has confirmed there have now been 200 coronavirus related deaths. The news comes as the Prime Minister announced easing of some lockdown measures, such as...
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Cllr Alison Foster

Councillor says ‘democratic rights’ at stake during planning committee’s lockdown

A councillor says the democratic rights of the public are being lost during the planning committee’s lockdown.Cllr Alison Foster (Cons, Harrold ward)...
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Mental health man holding his face in his hands in despair.

Mental health crisis support now available 24/7 in Bedfordshire

For many reasons, the current coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of people regardless of their age or background and access to...
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coronavirus testing

Without Covid test and trace we’ve only got half the information

We were promised a world-beating test and trace system with a shiny new app by June 1 at the latest. But in yet another massive U-turn, the government...
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coronavirus testing

Bedford to have ‘deep-dive’ investigation into high coronavirus infection rate

Public Health England and the Joint Biosecurity Centre has agreed to in an in-depth investigation into Bedford's high coronavirus infection rate. Working with Bedford Borough Council's...
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Matt Hancock

Government hasn’t shared coronavirus data with Bedford health teams

The Health Secretary has been accused of 'inaccuracies' after he said coronavirus data had been shared with Bedford Borough Council's health teams, when it has not. In the House of...
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Priory Primary School

Priory Primary School gets a special delivery

As we all start to adapt to new ways of working and communicating with people, Priory Primary School has found a unique way to connect with children...
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Bedfordshire Police special constables

Bedfordshire Police issue social distancing reminder after breaking-up party

Bedfordshire Police have issued a social distancing reminder after an officer was seriously injured while breaking up a party of 20 people. While the party was in Luton, police have...
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Marcus Rashford

Bedford’s MPs welcome Gov’t school meals U-turn following Rashford campaign

MPs and school leaders in Bedford have welcomed the government’s dramatic U-turn on providing free school meals to vulnerable families during the...
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Bedford Foodbank ‘delighted and honoured’ by Movement for Good award

As we reported last week, five charities from Bedford Borough were recipients of £1,000 Movement for Good awards, after being nominated by the public...
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