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Bedford figures show local impact of national rise in discriminatory school exclusions

New data shows a national rise in school suspensions linked to racist, homophobic and disablist abuse. Bedford Borough’s figures remain lower than many councils. The figures form part of a wider...

Monthly column: Government Pledges 10,000 new foster homes to support vulnerable children

The government has unveiled ambitious plans to transform foster care in England, pledging to create up to 10,000 new foster placements this parliament. The aim is to ensure thousands more...

Exhibition of lockdown photography project opens at The Place Theatre

An exhibition of work by a photographer taken during her daily permitted hourly exercise will open at the Place Theatre on Bradgate Road next week. Between 24 March and 13 May 2020, Bedford-based...

Monthly column: slow death of dentistry over last 13 years is Ghost of Christmas Future for NHS

It is another extremely difficult winter for the NHS as it struggles to cope with the 7.7m backlog, flu and Covid surges and the junior doctors strikes without the beds and the staff that they...

International Bedford-based charity celebrates the support of town’s communities

The invaluable contributions of volunteers and supporting partners were recognised by the Bedford based international charity, SEVA Trust UK at an awards evening and community dinner at Kempston...

Covid infection rates remain “pretty low” in adult care sector, says council

While the impact of Covid on individuals has reduced, care providers across Bedford borough are still taking the “right approach” when an infection is reported...

Vaccine centre volunteer reflects on “extraordinary 23 months”

A volunteer at the Bedford vaccination centre which is due to close in mid-December has described the camaraderie among staff working there and praised their resilience...

Bedfordshire to get a new bus network

Local bus users have been told they're going to get a new bus network across Bedfordshire after travel habits changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new network of Stagecoach East services...

Autumn COVID boosters to be rolled out across Bedford

COVID-19 vaccination boosters are due to be rolled out across Bedford from next week in line with autumn boosters being offered across the county. The life-saving booster jab will be...

Bedford Guild House to close after 60 years

Bedford Guild House has announced it will be closing this month after 60 years serving the Bedford community. In an announcement today on the Facebook page they said their last day...

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