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Thanks Nigel for flagging how diverse our Borough is, something we are very proud of.
By the way, we did have the St George cross flying on St George's Day in April.
We are flying the English flag today at both Borough Hall and the Old Town Hall to celebrate St George’s Day.
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To commemorate Albanian independence day we have raised the flag of Albania from Bedford Town Hall. We wish everyone who is celebrating this occasion a happy independence day!
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It has been announced that East West Rail will be stopping at Bedford Midland station, connecting the town directly to Cambridge and Oxford. More to follow
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We are pleased to hear the latest news that Universal will hold a period of public engagement, welcoming feedback from our local communities, businesses, and other stakeholders.
The proposed project has the opportunity to be transformational for Bedford Borough.
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We’ve turned the Town Bridge and Riverside Bridge blue and yellow this evening and over the weekend to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦
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We have set up COVID-safe emergency assistance centres at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium and Bromham Village Hall for those who have to evacuate due to flooding but do not have another location to go to at this time.
Find out more:
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Today, we turned on our Christmas lights to bring festive illuminations to Bedford Town Centre 🎅🎄
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#LestWeForget
Today we remember the fallen and all those affected by war and conflict around the world.
#WeWillRememberThem
#RemembranceDay
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We know lots of people won't be able to visit the Embankment to see the spring bulbs flowering this year, so here are a few images taken by our Parks Team
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A big thank you to all of the volunteers who have helped us to get food parcels put together and out to those most in need last week. If you would like to volunteer, more details can be found here:
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Leaders and CEOs of 6 local authorities have collectively endorsed Universal's potential theme park and resort project.
In a letter sent to the Prime Minister, the region's leadership emphasised the transformative potential of this initiative.
Read more
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Rates of infection in Bedford Borough are high. If you go out, keep your distance from others, slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
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Rates of infection in Bedford are high. Stay at home as much as possible.
If you have to go into town you will see signs, banners and floor markers helping us all to keep 2m apart.
Stay safe, stay local and stay kind.
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Huge thanks to the army of volunteers currently clearing the rubbish from the River Festival site. Please help by minimising your rubbish, using the bins provided and bagging up your waste wherever possible
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Tom Wootton (Conservative) has been elected as the Mayor of Bedford Borough. You can find more details of the results here:
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Rates of coronavirus infection in Bedford Borough are high.
➡ Please stay at home as much as possible
➡ Keep 2m apart from others if you do go out
➡ Wash your hands regularly
➡ Wear a face covering particularly when indoors or on public transport, if you can
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Thank you to the maker of this lovely Valentine’s themed post-box topper which is now on Bedford’s gold post-box! ❤️ 🦢
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@OttilieQ
@theJeremyVine
@cyclingweekly
@RosettaCom
@Cyclingnewsfeed
@UKCycleChat
@cyclingplus
@TalkRoberto
@TheOfficialJVS
@davethemajor
@AussieLarry
@cyclingtips
We do encourage cycling but there is a restriction at certain times in the pedestrianised area of the town centre to ensure it continues to be a safe & pleasant place for all visitors, following requests by local residents & businesses. Signage is in place to make people aware.
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A reminder that Universal are holding their latest public engagement session tonight, welcoming feedback from our local communities and businesses.
4.30 - 8pm, Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH
We hope to see you there!
Find out more at
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Bedford's Embankment is blooming with this season's planting. Thousands of bulbs and bedding plants including tulips, wallflowers, pansies and forget-me-nots bring riots of colour to our beautiful riverside
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Over 1,000 requests for help have come to our Community Hub, which provides support like food parcels, prescription deliveries, and a friendly voice.
If you are in need of support, or can volunteer to help and join our
#EveryDayHeroes
visit
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@EnvAgencyAnglia
has lifted the severe flood warning for the Great Ouse in Bedford and the emergency assistance centres have been stood down.
Flood warnings do remain in place. Do not walk or drive through floodwaters. Keep you and your families safe.
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If you see a person wearing a sunflower lanyard, please be aware this person has a hidden disability and may need extra time and help.
It may be impractical for them to stay at home alone or wear a mask.
Find out more:
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Bedford Borough has come off the 'area of concern' list. This is good news but we urge people to keep acting responsibly:
➡ stay 2m apart from others
➡ wash your hands regularly
➡ wear a face covering in busy places
Find out more:
#ProtectBedfordBorough
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Ben Foley (Green Party) has been elected as the Councillor for Greyfriars ward. You can find more detail of the result here:
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"I wear mine....to help protect all our community."
Mayor Dave Hodgson wears his
#facecovering
to help stop the spread of
#coronavirus
, why do you wear yours?
#WhyWeWearOurs
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Please help our team keep the parks, river and open spaces across the Borough beautiful.
If a bin is full, please keep hold of your rubbish and put in the next nearest empty bin or take it home.
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These banners are up in some of our local parks and green spaces.
Remember, you can use the parks for exercise but you should not be meeting up with friends or hanging out in public spaces.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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We have widened the pavements on Bedford High Street with semi-permanent bollards to help people socially distance if they have to go into town.
Find out more:
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Please find a statement from the Council regarding the restrictions on travel from the updated Government guidance, in the image below:
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We recently delivered a number of improvement works around the award winning Priory Country Park, including installing an all-weather tarmac pathway that will make the lakeside walk more accessible for people who use buggies and wheelchairs.
#LoveParksWeek
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Mohammad Yasin (LAB) has been elected as the MP for Bedford constituency.
You can find more detail of the result here:
#GE24
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The River Festival is back this July for its 40th anniversary. There will be live entertainment, river events, parade, funfair and raft races.
Fancy taking part in one of the races, or the parade? Follow to find the application form
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Cases are rapidly rising in Bedford Borough and we’re urging everyone to remain cautious and take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19. With a variant of concern identified locally, it’s important that we all play our part.
✅Follow the Hands, Face, Space and Fresh Air advice.
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If you are out and about today, be vigilant for any floodwaters particularly near the river. Do not walk through floodwaters, they can contain unknown hazards.
Remember to social distance, and do not meet with anyone outside your household/support bubble
#ProtectBedfordBorough
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Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed
#BedfordRiverFestival
again this year and to the fantastic teams who kept us safe and made it such a brilliant event.
We hope everyone has a fun time. Please share with us your photos of your favourite moments of the weekend!
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With ongoing concerns about the high infection rate in Bedford Borough, children’s play areas will not be opening on Saturday 4 July.
Find out more:
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Flood Update: A number of flood warnings remain in place in the Borough with significant levels of floodwaters passing through Kempston and Bedford. Please take measures to keep safe.
To find out more:
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A huge thank you to all the organisations, groups and volunteers who have been part of the response to the floods in the recent days.
From emergency services to local flood groups, volunteers & the many offers of support we received from the public - thank you!
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An excavation on the edge of Biddenham has uncovered a number of fascinating archaeological features, which include middle-to-late Iron Age pits, an Anglo-Saxon building and what appears to be either an oven or a kiln.
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1/2 This is a wonderful post box topper in Bedford as we approach Armistice Day and Remembrance Day.
In Bedford this year there will be an Armistice Day commemoration and two-minute silence on Saturday and the Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday....
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Today, Bedford Town Bridge has been illuminated yellow to mark the end of National Grief Awareness Week.
It can sometimes be difficult to talk about grief but remember there are services out there that can help you.
To find out more, visit
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This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Bedford River Festival- one of the country's largest outdoor events of its kind!
To find out what's planned for this year's Festival on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July, visit
#BedfordRF18
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🌿🌺Our sown wildflower meadows are coming into bloom around the borough.
The meadows are part of our Bugs and Bees project, which provide food & shelter to wildlife while enhancing the beauty and sustainability of our parks and open spaces.
🐝
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The Proclamation of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and by the Mayor of Bedford has taken place today.
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We’ve turned Bedford’s bridges pink & blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week and join the wave of light to support individuals, families and charities helping those affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy, during and after birth and in infancy.
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We're taking action to help bugs, bees, local wildlife & our natural environment with new hedgerows, more areas of natural grass, & wildflower meadows.
If you know somewhere that you'd like to see a more wildlife friendly maintenance regime email us at bugsandbees
@bedford
.gov.uk
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Rates of infection remain high in Bedford Borough compared to other areas. If you do go out please remember to keep 2m distance from people not in your household and wash your hands regularly with soap and water or a hand sanitizer.
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The
@BBCCiN
#RickshawChallenge
are on their way to Bedford! We (and Pudsey) are looking forward to welcoming them to Harpur Square soon, at the end of the penultimate leg of their amazing journey. Follow their journey online here:
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The new Chethams Bridge has opened a little earlier than expected, thank you to all those involved!
#Bedford
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Packed day ahead celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bedford River Festival
#Bedfordrf18
. Lots happening on and off the river over the weekend. .
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Dave Hodgson, Liberal Democrat is elected Mayor of Bedford Borough
#BedfordElections
#LocalElection2019
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Great to see so many people in town and down the riverside over the weekend, getting festive and enjoying the Christmas lights and fireworks. We'd love to see some of your photos
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Our crews out in Ravensden earlier this afternoon. We are using ploughs to clear the settled snow and currently doing another gritting run. Please check our winter updates page for the latest-
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Next year, Bedford High Street will be undergoing major improvement works, reducing traffic to one lane and creating more space for shoppers and visitors to our town. Watch this video to find out more about this exciting project:
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Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families!
We wish you a healthy and safe
#Ramadan
at home this year.
We understand that Ramadan will be a very different experience in Bedford Borough.
Visit our Ramadan page for useful advice:
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"I wear mine because... I want to do my part to stop the spread of the virus"
Bedford Borough Council Health & Wellbeing Portfolio Holder Cllr Louise Jackson wears her
#facecovering
to help stop the spread of the virus
#coronavirus
, why do you wear yours?
#WhyWeWearOurs
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Thank you to our
#EveryDayHeroes
Many of them will be working this Easter weekend, while the rest of us are staying in.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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28th November is
#BedfordshireDay
and the birthday of famous local author John Bunyan.
Find out more about the rich history of Bedfordshire with Bedfordshire Archive Service:
@FriendsofBeds
#BedsDay2020
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This Saturday, Bedford Borough residents aged 18+ will be able to attend a walk in vaccination clinic at the Guru Nanak Temple between 1pm and 7pm.
There is no appointment needed, staff at the temple will be offering a vaccine to everyone who turns up.
➡️
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We have been advised by
@EnvAgency
that the peak of the high water moving down the Great Ouse has now passed through Bedford and Kempston. Working with partners, we're out monitoring the peak as it moves east and responding to requests for assistance.
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We’re very sad to hear of the passing of Sir Captain Tom Moore, our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Rest in Peace.
Our statement on the sad news of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s death
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Today, Mayor Dave Hodgson and Cllr Louise Jackson have written to the UK government calling for vaccines to be made available for over 16s in the Borough, as cases of COVID-19 rise rapidly including the appearance of a variant of concern
Read the letter:
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'Celebrating Women of Bedfordshire' opens at
@higginsbedford
this Saturday, reflecting on the achievements of Bedfordshire women over the last century. Find out more here
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2018
#Vote100
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Thank you to everyone who made Bedford River Festival 2024 such a memorable event!
We hope you had a fantastic time. From the raft races to the spectacular night displays, we trust you had your dancing shoes on and maybe even joined in the singing or made a splash. Thank you!
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This year's River Festival is set to be the biggest yet, expanding down the River into St Mary's Gardens with games, arts and crafts, a stage and an Adventure Village!
#BedfordRF2018
Find out more here
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The Bedford River Festival takes place this weekend, but the River Great Ouse’s place at the centre of life in Bedford is far older. The town originated on Beda’s Ford, a crossing place close to the current town bridge which was likely in use as far back as prehistory. 🧵
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There is an information pack on the website for further details. Residents also have the opportunity to provide feedback via the online survey available on the link below.
Find out more at
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To mark
#WorldAIDSDay
we’ve illuminated the Town Bridge red. Let’s
#RockTheRibbon
and help stop HIV by 2030 & support HIV rights.
Contact your local iCaSH clinic for advice on HIV tests on 0300 300 3030 or for a FREE STI Express Test kit visit:
@iCaSHBeds
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Thank you to all the
#EveryDayHeroes
from care workers, bin collection crews, cooks, teachers, drivers, shop assistants and volunteers keeping us safe, protected and cared for during the
#COVID19
crisis.
Share your stories to say thanks 💙
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High Street Showcase is taking place next Saturday- 2nd June! Meet your local businesses and communities.
With Facepainting, a climbing wall and all types of owls on display.
A fun day out for all the family!
Full programme here:
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The Butterfly Bridge is open!
Works have now been completed with the grit blasting of the paint, maintenance paint of the lower elements and the cleaning of the higher elements. A new skid-resistant surface has also been added.
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Looking for somewhere to go for a walk this weekend?
Priory Country Park and Bedford Park have received a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2020. This means they're in the top 10% of attractions on the TripAdvisor website (and there’s over 8 million).
#StayLocal
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#WorldMentalHealthDay
takes place on 10th October every year and raises awareness of mental health issues, tackle the stigma surrounding mental health and promote open and positive conversations.
A big thank you to everyone involved and everyone who took part.
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As featured in 'Sherlock' -The Great Falls of The Reichenbach (painting by J.M.W. Turner) on display
@higginsbedford
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Our green waste collections are restarting on Monday 27 April- on a monthly basis to begin with, so our crews can keep collecting the waste in a safe way.
Check when your next collection will at
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Preparation is under way for this weekend's
#BedfordRF18
!
With it's colourful milieu of live entertainment, river events, parade, funfair and fete there is something for everyone.
Download the full programme here:
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We are working to support residents who are in self-isolation with no family or friends to help.
We have set up a Community Hub to deliver basic food parcels, collect and deliver essential prescriptions and offer a friendly link with the outside world.
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While many are staying inside, protecting ourselves and our communities, let’s not forget the men and women who are working on the front line.
Thank you to our
#EveryDayHeroes
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Townscape Heritage Initiative helps transform one of Bedford High Street's most important historic properties...wow!
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As part of this public engagement, there will be two local public exhibition events:
▶️13 April, 11am to 4pm, Kimberley College, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford MK43 9LY
▶️16 April, 4.30pm to 8pm, Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH
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A COVID-19 variant of concern has been identified in Bedford Borough and we’re urging anyone who lives in Queens Park, Cauldwell, Kingsbrook or Wixams to take a PCR test.
If you live in one of these areas, find out more at
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The Town Bridge has been illuminated pink and blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th-15 October). This week raises awareness and commemorates babies who died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.
#breakthesilence
#BLAW2018
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Rates of infection in Bedford Borough remain higher than anywhere else in the South of England.
We are urging residents to continue to stay home where possible and continue to follow current social distancing rules.
Find out more:
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Bedford Town Bridge has been lit purple tonight to mark
#YoungCarersActionDay
with
@CarersInBeds
➡️ Find out more about support for young carers:
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Lucy Clare Bywater (Green Party) and Paul Richard Edmonds (Green Party) have been elected as the Councillors for Castle and Newnham ward. You can find more detail of the result here:
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We’ve installed a new bike storage shelter near Harpur Square, which is the UK’s first ever cycle hub to feature an app-based locking and booking system that can be managed from your smart phone/tablet.
To find out how you can use the shelter, visit
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Recent archaeological work at the edge of Biddenham has uncovered exciting new historic sites, from those of the middle Iron Age, which add to a complex prehistoric past in the Loop, to the late Anglo-Saxon period, in a previously undiscovered phase of the medieval village.
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Sunrise along Bedford Embankment. Good morning, Bedford!
#lovebedford
#bedford
#sunrise
http://t.co/wbDrIExGdN
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The peak of the flood has passed through Bedford, but there are still floodwaters across the Borough.
Please be careful, do not drive or walk through floodwaters, and stay prepared with flood warnings still in place:
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In honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore whose funeral takes place today we are flying our flags at half mast. Rest in peace Sir Tom.
#WeSaluteYou
A book of condolence has been opened online at
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Please find an updated statement on these COVID-19 restrictions in the image below.
Please find a statement from the Council regarding the restrictions on travel from the updated Government guidance, in the image below:
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With spring beginning to arrive, the Embankment is starting to come into bloom, providing a beautiful seasonal spectacle down the river after over 40,000 tulip bulbs were planted in the autumn🌷
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Our Community Hub is supporting residents who are in self-isolation with no family or friends to help, with basic food parcels, help with prescriptions and a friendly link with the outside world.
If you need help or if you want to volunteer to help visit
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Thank you to everyone who has left thank you notes & pictures for our bin collection crews.
Share your stories to say thanks to
#EveryDayHeroes
from care workers, bin crews, cooks, drivers, shop assistants and volunteers keeping us safe and protected during the
#COVID19
crisis.
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