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Charities join forces to raise awareness of Coronavirus Emergency Fund

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) is partnering with The Harpur Trust to increase support and awareness of the Bedfordshire Coronavirus Emergency Fund. The Emergency...

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Borough passes 200

Public Health England have confirmed there are now over 200 cases of coronavirus in the Borough with 208 cases being recorded today. The number of cases has risen steadily in the last few...

Lockdown life: Bank holiday photos show a deserted Bedford

With the gorgeous weather this Easter bank holiday weekend you would imagine Bedford to be full of people making the most of the sunshine and time off. But that wasn't the case...

Local designer brings schools together to make visors for key workers

Bedford designer, inventor and TV presenter, Max McMurdo, has pulled together untapped resources from across Bedfordshire to help make much-needed visors for key...

Homeless charity appeals for help as coronavirus hits revenue

Emmaus Village Carlton has launched an emergency appeal for support after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to close their popular shop and bistro, which is a major source...

Police highlight concerns over child abuse and neglect

Bedfordshire Police have urged Bedfordians to be mindful of children who may be at risk of abuse and neglect during the coronavirus pandemic With children no longer at school during...

Local baker shares recipes online to inspire young chefs

A local Bedford baker has shared her cake recipes online to help get Britain baking and inspire young chefs. Charly White of Restoration Cakes is currently...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part four

As the coronavirus ‘lockdown’ continues, Bedfordians have been sharing their experiences of prolonged isolation and the impact this new 'normal' us having on them. In this chapter local film...

Booktastic children’s book festival goes virtual

Bedford's Booktastic children's book festival will be live-streamed after organisers decided they wouldn't let the ongoing coronavirus pandemic force them to cancel. With the literary festival due to...

Coronavirus deaths at Bedford Hospital hit 40

Bedford Hospital have confirmed that there have now been 40 deaths related to coronavius (COVID-19). In a statement this evening a spokesperson...

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