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Bedford Borough Council: “Parents won’t be fined if they keep children home from school”

Bedford Borough Council won't issue fines to parents, who keep children home from primary schools that open this week, despite the Prime Minister saying "schools are safe". In a statement on Facebook...

Coronavirus survivor says “COVID-19 cost me my hands and feet, but I’m so grateful to be alive”

Speaking to Bedfordshire primary school teacher, Caroline Coster, two things are immediately apparent. Firstly, you are unlikely to meet a more positive person and secondly, you are unlikely...

Mayor calls for Bedford Primary Schools to remain closed as coronavirus cases continue to increase

Bedford Borough Mayor, Dave Hodgson, has called for an urgent review of the timetable for the opening of the area's primary schools, asking for them to "remain closed for the time being". In a statement the Mayor...

Preparation for mass-testing delays secondary schools’ return, but primaries will open in January

In preparation for mass-testing, secondary school pupils in Bedford Borough are to remain at home as the new term starts next week, following a government announcement yesterday (Wednesday)...

Bedford’s Mayor calls for “safe and small” New Year celebrations

Bedford's Mayor, Dave Hodgson, has called for "safe and small" New Year's Eve celebrations at homes across the Borough, with Bedfordians asked to "play their part" in the fight against...

‘Keep checking availability’ parents trying to access home Covid test told

Parents of middle school and secondary school-age children having trouble getting hold of a home test kit for Covid-19 (coronavirus) are being advised to keep trying...

Borough’s COVID cases exponentially on the rise as residents warned to stay safe this Christmas

Ahead of the publication of the Borough's weekly coronavirus figures tomorrow, the Bedford Independent can report that cases in our area are rising more rapidly than ever before, causing concern over the spread of the virus during the Christmas break...

Bedford coronavirus vaccine rollout to begin in January

GPs in Bedford say the rollout of vaccinations against coronavirus (COVID-19) will begin in January, subject to the vaccine being delivered. Starting with patients aged 80 and over, GPs...

Breaking News: Bedford to be placed into new Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has just announced that Bedford, along with the whole of Bedfordshire is to be placed into Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions. Our area joins London and the South East...

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