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Bedfordshire’s emergency services issue stark warning ahead of lockdown easing

Bedfordshire NHS, Police and Local Authorities have issued a stark warning to people ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased this weekend. While pubs and restaurants will open...

Pop up ‘house gallery’ opens to showcase local Bedford artists

A Bedford artist has opened a gallery in her house, to safely showcase local artists' work throughout lockdown.Shân Edwards teaches ceramics at...

Customer safety “top priority” as Bedford pubs reopen tomorrow

Bedford publicans opening their pub doors tomorrow (Saturday) have reassured anyone looking for a pint and something to eat that safety is their "top priority". Various 'non-essential' businesses...

“Act as if you’ve got the virus this weekend” says Bedford Borough’s health lead

A leading Bedford politician is urging residents to show caution when pubs, restaurants, barbers and hairdressers re-open this weekend...

Pubs might be opening but Bedford’s play parks are to remain closed

While adults will have a chance to 'play' in their local pub from 4 July, some parents have reacted in disbelief that the borough's play parks are to remain closed for the time being. Bedford Borough...

Lawyers and the legal system in lockdown

In the latest legal column from Woodfines, Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Senior Associate in their Road Transport, Crime & Regulatory team gives an insight into how he has been balancing work...

Letters: No information for residents over areas of high infection

I am very concerned over the time it is taking for any information to be passed on to residents. About two weeks has already passed by since the Mayor...

Council coronavirus concerns as Bedford town centre reopens

The cautious reopening of non-essential shops in Bedford tomorrow (Monday) sees health and safety at the top of the agenda...

Grab a bargain as Bedford Flea Market returns ‘virtually’ this weekend

Bedford Flea is returning for its second year, but the new organisers have had to be extra creative as they navigate running the event during the...

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