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Back to school in Bedford

The majority of Bedford Borough’s schools will be returning early this week, although a few had already welcomed pupils back last week...

‘Eat Out’ discount scheme continues at many Bedford restaurants

Today (Monday) is the last day of the Government's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, and estimates suggest up to 64 million meals have been claimed by...

Radio silence over A-level results in Bedford Borough

Schools and colleges across Bedford Borough are remaining overwhelmingly tight-lipped over this year's A-level results. Ordinarily, the Bedford...

Bedford’s Harpur Centre Argos prepares to reopen

Despite what the social media rumour mill might be saying, the Argos store in Bedford's Harpur Centre is preparing to reopen. The store, which closed as per the government coronavirus...

Bedford libraries’ reopening date still under review

A date for local libraries to reopen has yet to be set, as Borough officials remain concerned about the high coronavirus infection rate in Bedford...

Bedford in danger of local lockdown, Government warns

A rise in cases or coronavirus could result in a local lockdown warn Borough leaders.The government has named Bedford as an 'area of concern' as 97 cases...

Biddenham School follows New Zealand PM and records lockdown achievements

Inspired by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Biddenham School has created a two-minute video to list all their achievements during the coronavirus lockdown. The video challenge...

Queens Park Academy delivers home-learning packs thanks to coronavirus funding

Staff and pupils at Queens Park Academy are celebrating being awarded grant-funding to support pupil's home-learning during the coronavirus pandemic...

“Thank you, Bedford” says Mayor Dave Hodgson

I would like to thank everyone for playing their part. The last four months have been difficult. We have had one of the highest rates of positive...

Esquires and Quarry Theatre welcome emergency Government grants for the arts

Bedford's cultural venues - including Esquires and the Quarry Theatre - have welcomed the news that the Government has earmarked £1.57 billion to protect...

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