
VJ Day 2020
Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, which in effect ended the Second World War. As with VE Day, this year's VJ Day has been impacted by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.
Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, which in effect ended the Second World War. As with VE Day, this year's VJ Day has been impacted by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.
Works have begun to build a new footbridge over Manton Lane, which will make it easier for pedestrians to cross this busy road, improve road safety, and reduce congestion.
The centre, based in Prebend Street car park, is operating on a walk-in basis for anybody in the borough who needs a test, and will be open every day from Friday.
Bedfordshire Archives are marking the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15th August by launching an interactive map of Bedfordshire in World War Two.
Bedford Borough Council is urging any businesses that may be eligible for support through a discretionary business support grant to get in touch by Friday 28 August.
As a result of the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19, the leisure sector across the country has faced significant difficulties as organisations worked to reopen leisure centres in a safe and financially viable way.