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Christmas light switch on cancelled in favour of COVID-safe festivities

Council officials have taken the decision to pull this year's big Christmas light switch on, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). With infection rates increasing and..

Record coronavirus cases found in Bedford as strain starts to build on hospital’s wards

As Bedford hits a record number of daily COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases and a burgeoning number of people battle the illness in hospital, residents are being urged to knuckle down and stick to...

Coronavirus testing site opens at University of Bedfordshire’s Polhill Campus

A new walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) walk-in testing centre is to open at the University of Bedfordshire's Polhill Campus. The centre, which will be in the campus Car Park on Polhill Avenue will...

View from the villages: Families you are not alone

A few weeks ago I visited the new cafe in Great Barford for its opening day. There was a lovely friendly village atmosphere and whilst there I got...

Gainz Gym handed fines by Bedfordshire Police for defying coronavirus lockdown

A gym in Bedford, which defied national lockdown guidelines and remained open, has been visited by Bedfordshire Police today (Thursday)...

Business support grants for Bedford businesses forced to close in second lockdown

Acknowledging that the second coronavirus lockdown is a 'big ask' for local businesses, Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that anyone required to...

Community Hub relaunches to support vulnerable Bedford residents

To support vulnerable residents as the country re-enters lockdown, Bedford Borough Council has confirmed its Community Hub will relaunch. The Prime Minister announced that...

Cohabiting during a pandemic: what couples need to know

As lockdown once again prevents us from socialising with our friends and loved ones, many couples are deciding to bite the bullet and move in together...

Time to pull together, again

The rise in COVID-19 cases nationally is hugely concerning. With cases continuing to rise here and elsewhere, and new national restrictions coming into...

New coronavirus lockdown restrictions to apply from Thursday

Last night (Saturday), the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced tough new measures to control the coronavirus pandemic. From midnight on Thursday...

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