Inside Horizon’s plans for nursing home-inspired hospital units
Nursing home-style space in hospitals will be necessary until there are more beds in the long-term care system, according to the health authority.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/horizon-nursing-home-unit-9.7149005?cmp=rssDancebox set to take over part of former Beales building in Bedford Town Centre
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Dancebox set to take over part of former Beales building in Bedford Town Centre - Feddit UK
Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works Ltd is set to take over part of Bedford’s
former Beales building under council plans approved this week. An executive
decision signed by the mayor…
Professional dance and theatre college set to move in to former Beales in Bedford
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Bateria Vermelha - CUBA LANÇA NOSSO GRANDE CARNAVAL: 100 anos de Fidel - Feddit UK
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Bedford Ian writes… - Feddit UK
2 April 2026: Pothole-free paradise, Responsible reporting, Rabbit
responsibility, Selective outrage, and Tiny tennis. Bedford Ian has been looking
at recent goings on across Bedford Borough…
Bedford teen who lost her hand takes on London Marathon to help grant wishes to seriously ill children
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Bedford teen who lost her hand takes on London Marathon to help grant wishes to seriously ill children - Feddit UK
A Bedford teenager is training for the London Marathon to raise funds for a
charity which touched her life when she was recovering from a hand amputation.
Highways plan to improve roads and enhance safety
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Highways plan to improve roads and enhance safety - Feddit UK
The data-driven approach ensures that decisions are based on real-time
assessments of road conditions, traffic patterns, and community needs. This
approach allows us to allocate resources efficiently and swiftly respond to
changes in demand or unexpected circumstances. The
2026-2027 Capital Works Plan
[http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/353/highways_capital_programme] will
focus on several important areas of infrastructure improvement, including: *
carriageway and footway resurfacing: renewal of surfaces to address
deterioration and improve performance, ensuring road surfaces can support
current traffic loads and meet safety standards * flooding and drainage:
upgrading drainage systems to ensure roads remain functional, especially during
adverse weather * street lighting: enhancing visibility and safety through
improved lighting * bridges and structures: conducting inspections and necessary
enhancements to critical infrastructure * road safety: improving road layout,
markings and signage, as well as increasing education initiatives * active
travel and rights of way: improving and expanding walking and cycling routes to
encourage sustainable and healthier travel options Councillor John Baker,
Executive Member for Finance and Highways, said: > We are pleased to have
developed our Capital Plan for 2026/27 that reflects both our long-term vision
and our commitment to data-driven decision-making. We will continue to manage
reactive repairs using reports received through Fix My Street
and officer inspections, addressing urgent repairs and smaller works as needed
throughout the year. View details of the Capital Programme
[https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/353/highways_capital_programme]
Police appeal after man injured in Bedford stabbing
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Police appeal after man injured in Bedford stabbing - Feddit UK
A man was treated and released after suffering a facial injury in a stabbing in
Bedford, as police appeal for information. Officers were called to Bedford
Hospital’s South Wing at around 6.15pm…
Family pay tribute to 81-year-old woman killed in Bedford crash
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Family pay tribute to 81-year-old woman killed in Bedford crash - Feddit UK
The family of an 81-year-old woman have paid tribute to her after she was killed
in a collision on the A4280.
What’s on Bedford: 1 – 12 April 2026
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What’s on Bedford: 1 – 12 April 2026 - Feddit UK
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The
Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film,
live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford…
Fund launched to support Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial shock
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Fund launched to support Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial shock - Feddit UK
Wider support is now available through Central Bedfordshire Council’s Crisis and
Resilience Fund for residents on a low income. From 1 April, residents
experiencing a financial crisis or sudden financial shock can apply for support
through the fund. The fund provides short-term financial support to help with
essential costs following a sudden change in circumstances, such as a loss of
income, an unexpected bill or another emergency situation. Central Bedfordshire
Council has been allocated £2.7 million by the UK Government to provide this
support up to April 2027. Initial support was introduced in March for low-income
residents who use oil to heat their homes and who were affected by rising oil
costs. Residents can apply for a crisis payment
[https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/crisis-payments], and each application
is assessed individually against eligibility criteria. Cllr John Baker,
Executive Member for Finance, said: > Many households on lower incomes are
already managing tight budgets, with little or no financial buffer. When a
sudden financial shock occurs, it can quickly push people into a position where
they are struggling to afford the basics. > > > The launch of the full Crisis
and Resilience Fund is an important step in how we support residents facing that
kind of pressure. We have already been able to move quickly to provide targeted
support for households affected by rising heating oil costs, and this wider
phase now allows us to support residents facing a broader range of financial
challenges. > > > This support is targeted at those in the most urgent need,
where people are at risk of not being able to afford essential items such as
food, heating or other everyday costs. It’s designed to provide practical,
short-term support at the point it is most needed, helping to prevent situations
from escalating further. Read more about the Crisis and Resilience Fund and how
to apply. [https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/crisis-payments]
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