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Letters: Don’t believe unreliable sources on social media

Please accept this response to the letter sent to the mayor from Mr Riccardo Mazzeo. As a university student due to return to Bedford in the coming...

Four patients being treated for coronavirus at Bedford Hospital

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

Letters: As the coronavirus crisis escalates, Dave the Mayor needs to close the town centre

In light of recent events I have sent an email urging the mayor to close the town center. I have sent the following email: Dear Mayor Hodgson...

Bedford needs local news now more than ever

The coronavirus outbreak has already pushed many businesses, communities and individuals to the limit.At times like these, it’s vital that trusted news sources are accessible to as many people as...

Bedford opticians hand deliver glasses to those in self isolation

To support vulnerable customers during the coronavirus pandemic, an independent opticians in Bedford is offering home deilvery...

Changes to Bedford car parks opening times

In order to enable the Council to prioritise staff on essential duties, the opening hours of the multi-storey car parks in Bedford will be changing...

Chancellor announces coronavirus grants to cover 80% of employees’ wages, but little solace for self-employed

Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of business support measures which he described as, “…unprecedented in the history of the...

PM demands all restaurants, pubs, cafes, theatres and gyms to close tonight

In this afternoon's announcement, the Prime Minister has scaled up the coronavirus lockdown, demanding that hospitality venues close until further notice...

Green bin collections suspended until further notice due to staff shortages

The Council has today announced that Green Garden Waste collections will be suspended from Monday, due to staff shortages. Following Government guidance...

Stats reveal 400% increase in coronavirus-related fraud

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has released figures, showing a new drastic rise in fraud related to coronavirus. Updated figures show...

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