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Tell us your coronavirus ‘lockdown’ experience

Like the rest of the UK, Bedford is in 'lockdown' as the Government imposes restrictions on movement and social interaction to reduce the rate of coronavirus infection. But what are your...
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SMART Prebend Centre launches emergency COVID-19 appeal

In response to the coronavirus crisis, the Prebend Day Centre is facing an unprecedented change in order to comply with government guidance and they...
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Up to £25k grants for Bedford’s small businesses now available on Council website

Small business owners affected by the on-going coronavirus outbreak can now apply for a business support grant on the Council’s website...
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HMP Bedford suspends prisoner visits and education classes due to COVID-19

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, prison visits are temporarily suspended in all prisons in England and Wales, including at HMP Bedford...
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Southern Football League declared cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The Southern League, where Bedford Town and Kempston Rovers ply their trade, has been cancelled following a universal decision from the FA...
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Frozen’s ‘Olaf’ reads The Bear and the Piano bed-time story

Bedford author and illustrator, David Litchfield, got an unexpected surprise when he found out that his book was being read live on twitter by animated...
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Help during lockdown when living with domestic abuse

As the government urges people to stay at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bedfordshire Police is raising awareness of those where home may not be...
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Beds Fire Service share the love for the NHS

Firefighters at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service got creative to praise NHS workers for their service during the coronavirus pandemic. Watch Commander...
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Council closes all multi-storey car parks except Queen Street

As pressure on the council's reduced workforce continues to grow, all Borough-run multi-storey car parks - apart from Queen Street - will close until...
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An open letter from Emma Meese of the Independent Community News Network

The Bedford Independent is a member of the Independent Community News Network, an organisation of 108 local news providers who are delivering vital...
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