Bedford Independent are reporting that Bedford's Booktastic children's book festival will be live-streamed after organisers decided they wouldn't let the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic force them to cancel.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished residents a Happy Easter and given a special thank you to Key Workers and everyone who is staying at home on his facebook page.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats wish a very Happy Easter to all.
Due to coronavirus this is a challenging time for everyone, including children. Children and young people will have particular concerns and questions, so the Children's Commissioner for England has created a children's guide to coronavirus to help explain the situation.
The Chancellor has, this week, announced that charties across the UK will recieve a £750million package of support to ensure they can continue their vital work during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Due to unprecedented demands caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the East of England Ambulance Service are urgently recruiting 1,000 temporary workers and volunteers in all kinds of paid and volunteer roles across the region.