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Bedford Nando’s temporarily closed due to Covid self-isolation

Chicken-lovers in Bedford raised concerns on social media this morning, noting that the Bedford branch of Nando's was closed to customers. Fortunately for peri-peri fans, the closure is only temporary...

Staff being paid to keep Bedford vaccination sites open as up to half of jab slots remain unused

Up to half the available slots at two GP-run vaccination sites in Bedford aren’t being filled, a meeting heard. Health and council leaders said there are a number of reasons why over 18s haven’t been filling slots...

All over 18s in Bedford Borough able to get walk-in Pfizer vaccinations this Saturday

Anyone over 18 who is yet to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccine is able to turn up to the Gurdwara in Queen's Park tomorrow (Saturday) between 1pm and 7pm...

“Case numbers now stable” surge testing in targeted areas of Bedford ends today

The surge testing programme being carried out in the Cauldwell, Kingsbrook and Queens Park areas of Bedford will end today. Heightened testing was rolled out in 'problem' areas...

Cranfield University covers quarantine costs for international students

Cranfield University will pay overseas students’ quarantine costs through their newly launched international arrivals bursary...

Bedfordshire pharmacies first to roll out high street COVID jabs in community programme

Seven Bedfordshire pharmacies will be the first to deliver life-saving jabs as the NHS accelerates its coronavirus programme throughout the borough this week...

Lockdown life: “lockdown gave me some freedom”

I was 14 when lockdown started, and I was happy. I lived in a lovely big house with a big garden surrounded by fields and friendly neighbours, so I really had everything to keep me occupied, or so I...

Bedford MP quizzes Health Secretary over ‘care home shield’ claims

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin asked a question of the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock today, regarding the Government's treatment of care home residents during the Covid-19...

Parents ‘furious’ after anti-vax leaflets handed to children at school gates

Parents have reacted angrily after leaflets, claiming that under 16s will be targeted for Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccines, were handed out to pupils as they left Goldington Academy on Wednesday (26 May)...

Vulnerable family face legal action after keeping child home over COVID concerns

A Bedford family have been told they may face legal action for continuing to home-school their son, despite being told catching coronavirus (COVID-19) could...

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