coronavirus

Boyds of Bedford launch ‘Bedford Big Thank You’ charity t-shirt

Boyds of Bedford have partnered with the ‘Bedford Big Thank You’ campaign to release a charity t-shirt to raise money to support those working in the NHS...

Cranfield University helps create new low-cost, simple ventilators for coronavirus patients

Experts at Cranfield University have designed a simple, low-cost Bag Valve Mask (BVM) ventilator to help critically-ill COVID-19 patients...

Letters: Sue Ryder nurse tells of the ‘devastating impact’ coronavirus is having on the charity

My name is Jacqui Ackroyd and I am a nurse at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger in Bedfordshire. I am writing to you to tell you about the...

Marathon effort as Bedford PE teacher runs 26.3 miles in his garden

A PE teacher from Bedford is undertaking a marathon fundraising effort today, by running 26.3miles in his garden. Matthew Phelan teaches...

Photography project captures Bedford during the coronavirus lockdown

A Bedford photographer has set herself the task of documenting lockdown life in Bedford, by taking photos of people - from a safe distance - in their homes...

Keep calm we’re Bedfordians: Your guide to support during the coronavirus pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, one of the biggest battles is against misinformation, rumour and fake news. Partnering with Bedford Borough Council...

Lockdown ‘feel-good vibes’ broadcasting live every Sunday morning on In2Beats

Every Sunday morning, Mark Russell is taking to the airwaves of In2Beats Radio to bring a ray of sunshine to our lockdown weekends...

Great Denham community ‘reaching out’ at singalong this Saturday

Residents of Great Denham are urged to join their neighbours for a rousing sing song on Saturday as a show of the village's community spirit...

Bedford Blues offer free tickets to NHS staff fighting coronavirus

With preparations for next season now officially under way, Bedford Blues have committed to giving free tickets to NHS staff for their first home game...

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