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Monthly column: Enjoy the relaxation of restrictions, but show compassion and respect for others

This week marks a significant easing of all restrictions and I know each person reading this will have their own thoughts and feelings about what these changes mean for them and their loved ones...

Bedford health chiefs continue to “urge caution” ahead of ‘freedom day’

Health chiefs in Bedford Borough have asked Bedfordians to "all do what we can to keep everyone safe" from COVID-19 (coronavirus) ahead of the so-called 'freedom day' on next...

It’s “impossible to plan in detail” for the return to school in September

There is a real prospect that the new school year will look very much like the one just about to end, with masks and Covid-19 precautions still in place, a meeting heard. Leading Bedford...

Warning to stop covid coming home

Public health chiefs in Bedford believe they will struggle to get covid safety messages across to the public in advance of Sunday’s football final. A meeting yesterday (Thursday) heard...

Emphasis on personal responsibility as PM relaxes Covid restrictions from 19 July

The Prime Minister has set out his plans for 'living with Covid', with the aim of lifting most of the current restrictions on 19 July. Boris Johnson has placed more emphasis on personal responsibility...

Monthly column: Football might be coming home, but don’t let Coronavirus!

Is football coming home? Maybe, possibly, hopefully. Massive congratulations to England, and Italy, Spain and Denmark, who have made it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2021...

Community pharmacies to replace King’s House and Gurdwara vaccine sites

Seven pharmacies in Bedford will take on the role of vaccination centres when the temporary sites at the Queen's Park Gurdwara and King's House on Ampthill Road close on 30 June...

Pfizer drop-in returns to Harpur Suite this Saturday 26 June

Anyone over 18 in Bedford Borough can drop in for their Pfizer vaccine this Saturday (26 June) at the Harpur Suite, or at two other locations Monday - Sunday. You do not need to book an appointment or show ID...

HMP Bedford social visits set to resume for ‘most vulnerable prisoners’

HMP Bedford is easing its coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions from June 21 and will allow access to the gym, visits and key work for its ‘most vulnerable prisoners’.

Vaccine drop-in sessions at the Harpur Suite in Bedford town centre this Saturday 19 June

Bedford residents can get their Pfizer Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccine in Bedford town centre this weekend, with a drop-in clinic opening for the day at the Harpur Suite. NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens...

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