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Bedford Labour councillors hit out at ‘real terms cut’ in public health funding

News that the council's public health team will receive a below-inflation increase of 0.7% core funding has been met with anger by the Borough's Labour councillors...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Covid Hero (organisation or business) nominees

Today, we're shining a spotlight on one of the categories added to recognise the incredible efforts made by Bedfordians during the pandemic. We’re looking at the organisations nominated as...

Leaflets delivered to homes as Bedford town centre lags behind in vaccination rates

A leaflet will be going to homes across the borough this weekend in a ramping up of efforts to encourage people to take their Covid-19 (coronavirus) jabs. Figures shown to a meeting this...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Covid Hero (individual) nominees

Launch of free rapid Covid testing for workers without symptoms at the Bunyan Centre

Bedford residents who are in contact with other members of the public as part of their work are now able to access free, rapid Covid-19 (coronavirus) tests and are encouraged to take a test twice a week...

Almost half a million over 55s and unpaid carers to get NHS text alerts for life-saving Covid jab

The NHS will begin texting nearly half a million people today, inviting them to book their life saving Covid-19 (coronavirus) jab, making it quicker and more convenient to get an appointment...

Lateral flow testing introduced from 8 March for all school and college aged children

As schools and colleges prepare for all students to return from next Monday (8 March), the government has confirmed that regular lateral flow testing will take place to help keep...

Faith settings to be advised on how to reopen safely in Bedford borough as vaccination slows

Churches, mosques and temples can expect to receive a letter from Bedford Council soon with advice on how they can safely reopen for group worship. A meeting heard even though communal worship was not banned for this...

£2.7m of business support grants land in accounts this week

The Government's business support grants will automatically be paid Bedford's businesses that are set to remain closed for the remainder of this financial year...

Mayor’s monthly column: Roadmap for easing Lockdown

Last week the Prime Minister outlined the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England. This is incredibly good news, but we must continue to follow existing guidelines of washing hands regularly, wearing a face covering...

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