Liberal Democrat Councillor Jake Sampson spoke to Bedford Radio about his experiences with his mother who is deaf. Jake said that through his mother he sees the world with a different lens, "The world that I see as an individual with no disability, is very different to my mother. Not many people understand disability generally".
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering.
Below is an important message from Mohammad Yasin MP regarding the situation in Afghanistan:
The latest weekly coronavirus snapshot for Bedford Borough has been published.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished everyone a Happy Bedfordshire Day, and declared that he is 'proud of Bedfordshire and proud that Bedford is the county town.' The Bedfordshire flag has been flying from Borough Hall all day and, at Mayor Dave's suggestion, the staff canteen has been serving Bedfordshire Clangers and Chocolate Toothpaste!
Bedford Borough residents on means-tested benefits and disability benefits will automatically receive financial support from government this year.
