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Woman pretending to be from a charity pleads guilty to Bedford distraction burglary

A woman made off with £200 from a property in Oak Road, after pretending she was from a charity helping elderly people during the coronavirus pandemic...

WATCH: Time-lapse film of David Litchfield completing Esquires’ crowdfunder mural

The global coronavirus pandemic has hit some industries particularly hard, and live music is one of them. As one of the first businesses to close its...

Exclusive: Robinson Pool to open 30 September

After a long wait and heavy criticism over lack of communication and delays to Bedford Borough's leisure facilities reopening, it has been revealed Robinson Pool and Fitness Centre will reopen on...

Up to a dozen covid cases linked to one household cluster as infection grows in Bedford

Up to 12 recent cases of covid-19 in Bedford appear to be linked to one extended family, a meeting heard yesterday (Thursday)...

Five year £36m post-Covid funding gap predicted at Bedford Borough Council

A report has highlighted that Bedford Borough Council is facing a financial gap of between £22 and £36 million as the impact of Covid-19 causes...

Latest coronavirus restrictions: 10pm pub curfew, more mandatory masks and work from home

This afternoon (Tuesday), the Prime Minister made a speech in parliament, outlining the latest coronavirus restrictions for England...

Volunteers needed at local debt advice service as surge in demand is expected

A local debt advice charity is urgently looking for volunteers to help them manage the expected rise in demand.Money Advice at St Andrews...

Parents reminded not to confuse a cold with coronavirus

As the annual cold and flu season begins, parents are being reminded not to confuse the common cold with coronavirus. Bedford Borough Council has also...

Bedfordshire Police investigating coronavirus safety breach at village pub

Bedfordshire Police are investigating a reported breach of coronavirus guidelines and a subsequent verbal altercation that took place at a village pub. They have confirmed that their community policing...

Track and trace has failed at its first real test, says Bedford MP

“We will have a test track and trace operation that will be world-beating, in place by 1 June” promised the Prime Minister on 20 May...

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