Severe Flood Warning no longer in force
The Environment Agency has lifted the severe flood warning that was in place covering the Great Ouse through Bedford.
The Environment Agency has lifted the severe flood warning that was in place covering the Great Ouse through Bedford.
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.
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.
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.
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Our friends at Healthwatch Bedford Borough have again shared the pharmacy opening hours for the festive period.