For the past few weeks surge testing has been taking place in the Cauldwell, Kingsbrook and Queens Park areas of Bedford Borough, to identify as many positive cases as possible and break chains of transmission.
Refugee Week is a nationwide initiative that celebrates the contributions of refugees to the UK and encourages better understanding between communities. This year, The Higgins Bedford are hosting free online events inspired by the theme 'We Cannot Walk Alone'.
On Wednesday evening Bedford Borough Council Executive approved the next stage of consultation for the Local Plan 2040, which is set to begin later this month.
Priory Country Park, a well-known and well-loved country park, has had its County Wildlife Site status extended.
A new bike storage shelter has now opened in Bedford town centre, near Harpur Square enhancing the bike racks that are currently there.
Bedford Borough Council is reminding parents and carers of the importance of taking measures to have a safe half-term.
