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BREAKING NEWS: Bedford Times & Citizen suspended until further notice

The Bedford Independent has learnt that JPI Media is suspending the Times & Citizen, Bedford's last printed news source, indefinitely and print copies will not be delivered, due to...

Coronavirus forces planning decisions to be made behind closed doors

Major planning decisions will be taken behind closed doors until the coronavirus crisis is over. Bedford Council’s planning committee has decided...

Number of coronavirus patients being treated at Bedford Hospital rises to eight

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust has confirmed they are currently treating eight patients with confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) at the hospital...

Tom Grennan helps with Foodbank donations as demand rises

Musician Tom Grennan is working with Bedford Kindness volunteers to deliver much-needed supplies to Bedford Foodbank. The singer/songwriter has...

Join #ClapForOur Carers on Thursday to show support for frontline workers

An initiative to show support to the frontline staff working during the current crisis is taking place across the whole of the UK on Thursday (26 March)...

Children of separated parents allowed to visit both despite coronavirus lockdown guidelines

This morning, Michael Gove confirmed that children under 18 and with separated parents can visit both homes despite the government lockdown on movement...

BREAKING NEWS: PM announces full lockdown

The Prime Minister has this evening (Monday) announced a full lockdown.He said, in a pre-recorded statement that, "...without a huge national effort to...

Bedford’s shops begin to close their doors, alongside McDonald’s and Nando’s

As social distancing becomes a reality and more staff and customers enter self-isolation, many of Bedford's shops and businesses are temporarily closing...

Council closes play areas throughout Bedford Borough to minimise spread of coronavirus

With immediate effect, Bedford Borough Council has closed all play areas in order to minimise the spread of coronavirus. A statement from the council...

Bedford business accused of coronavirus racism and ignoring government advice

A Bedford business has been accused of racism and ignoring government advice by encouraging people to use their facility. On the day the Prime Minister warned there would be "tougher measures" if...

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