Local Authorities, Bedfordshire Police and health bosses in Bedfordshire and Luton have joined up to urge residents to 'play their part' and abide by Tier 4 restrictions over the Christmas period, following a steep rise in new Covid-19 cases and hospital admissions in the area.
There is widespread flooding in areas across North Bedfordshire and surrounding counties, with roads closed in a number of locations following heavy and persistent rainfall.
With the Christmas and New Year bank holidays coming up, the Council is reminding people to check when their bins will be collected over the festive period.
A scheme to ensure all children in Bedford Borough can stay fed and well over Christmas is underway after Mayor Dave Hodgson launched a free school meal food voucher programme for the Christmas holiday period, honouring the commitment he made earlier this year that no child in Bedford Borough should go hungry.
A scheme to ensure all children in Bedford Borough can stay fed and well over Christmas is underway after Mayor Dave Hodgson launched a free school meal food voucher programme for the Christmas holiday period, honouring the commitment he made earlier this year that no child in Bedford Borough should go hungry.
Our friends at Healthwatch Bedford Borough have again shared the pharmacy opening hours for the festive period.