Category: Lifestyle
E-shopping and sending parcels made easy for Thameslink rail users
Passengers using Bedford Train Station will soon be able to pick up, drop off and return their parcels as they hop on and off trains. This is thanks to a partnership between Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and InPost.
New automated lockers are being installed at Bedford Station and at ten other stations across the GTR network.
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Co-op launches first ever Christmas Toybox Appeal in Bedfordshire
Central England Co-op is launching its first ever Christmas Toybox Appeal to make sure as many children in Bedfordshire as possible have a gift to open this festive season.
Running throughout the month of November, customers and members are being urged to donate a present or stocking filler at special donation points located in all stores in the area.
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Jemz Caribbean wins the regional award for Best World Cuisine at The Food Awards England
Bedford take-away, Jemz Caribbean, scooped the coveted award at the recent ceremony for the Food Awards England 2019. They were named the Best World Cuisine for the southern region.
Jemz Caribbean is run by husband and wife duo, Sandra and Patrick Harris who opened up shop on Ampthill Road back in 2015. Sandra is also the chef, whose mouth-watering cuisine has been popular within the local community for many years.
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If you’re going out to scare, know what to wear
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has produced posters, leaflets and other materials to spread the word on keeping safe this Halloween.
In its new campaign, OPSS is providing advice to help consumers to buy safe costumes and trick or treat safely.
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Caribbean café in Ampthill Road named as Food Awards England finalists
Ampthill Road based cafe Jemz Caribbean has been announced as finalists in the Food Awards England 2019. They are finalists in the Best World Cuisine category for the southern region.
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Share what makes Greensand Country special to you
The Greensand Trust, an independent environmental charity, is working with local communities and landowners to conserve and promote the landscape, wildlife and history of the Greensand Ridge and to improve access, understanding and enjoyment of this fascinating area.
A survey, run by Countryscape on behalf of the Trust, is part of the Trust’s Sense of Place project. The Sense of Place approach was pioneered in England in the early 2000s. It has been used across the country by protected areas and institutions such as National Trust.
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New app to help people to give up smoking
The Stop Smoking Service has launched a new free mobile app to help smokers kick the habit for good and stay nicotine free. It is available to anyone who lives or works in Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, or Bedford.
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Two nearby takeaways shortlisted for Fish and Chip Shop of the Year
Central and Southern England’s best fish and chip shops have been revealed as the UK Top 60 shortlist for the Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award, the flagship category in the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards, is announced.
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Local charities urged to apply for up to £20K of funding
Local charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to £20,000 from a pot worth over £3 million that has been raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
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Public Health England issues advice to people travelling to Egypt
Advice also applies to other countries where E. coli infections are common Public Health England...
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Young holidaymakers urged to “stick with your mates”
The British Embassy Madrid and British Consulate in Palma have launched a new campaign encouraging young British holidaymakers to “stick with your mates”, as part of a FCO global campaign on youth safety. The communications campaign is part of a wider effort to work with local authorities, charities like Street Angels and 24/7, and influencers to encourage young tourists to look out for each other.
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Luton Airport shuttle bus now takes contactless payment
A new contactless payment system has been introduced onboard Thameslink’s Luton Airport Shuttle bus today between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway Station
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