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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...

Bedfordshire Police issue social distancing reminder after breaking-up party

Bedfordshire Police have issued a social distancing reminder after an officer was seriously injured while breaking up a party of 20 people. While the party was in Luton, police have...

Bedford welcomes customers with wider pavements, cycle lanes and Debenhams to re-open

New cycle lanes and wider pavements are on the horizon, plus Debenhams is to reopen, as Bedford town centre prepares to welcome shoppers as government...

Social distancing on trains as East Midlands launches new timetable from 18 May

With a new timetable launching on Monday 18 May, East Midlands Railway (EMR) passengers are being asked to heed Government advice...

Celebrate VE Day safely at home this bank holiday Friday

VE Day celebrations this year will be unique for a number of reasons. The early May bank holiday has been moved to Friday to allow for a three-day...

Great Denham community ‘reaching out’ at singalong this Saturday

Residents of Great Denham are urged to join their neighbours for a rousing sing song on Saturday as a show of the village's community spirit...

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