The County of Bedfordshire's Service of Thanksgiving for the life of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Friday, 16 April, 2021 Later today, Richard will attend the County of Bedfordshire's Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of His Royal Highness, which will be held in the presence of HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and civic leaders. The service will be held at St Paul's Church, Bedford and will be led by the Bishop of Bedford along with representatives from faith groups... Local News
Richard visits local businesses as we enter Stage 2 in the roadmap out of lockdown 14th April 2021 This week, Richard has been visiting a number of businesses which were allowed to open from 12 April in the next stage of the roadmap out of lockdown. In... Local News
Government hits vaccination target as over 45 year olds are now invited to book Covid-19 jab 13th April 2021 The government has reached its target of offering a vaccine to all those in priority groups 1 – 9 ahead of schedule. All adults over 50, the clinically... Westminster News
East West Rail launches online public events and virtual consultation rooms 12th April 2021 The East West Rail Company (EWR) is launching a series of virtual consultation rooms and online public events as part of the latest phase of its consultation on... Local News
Richard visits Milton Ernest Garden Centre 12th April 2021 Last week, Richard visited Milton Ernest Garden Centre where Amber expertly helped him to pick out some plants. During his visit he also met Emma from Best Veg... Local News
Richard responds to the sad announcement of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 Following the announcement of the death of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Richard commented on the Prince's lifetime of public service: "The passing of... Articles
Further easing of Covid restrictions confirmed for 12 April 8th April 2021 The Prime Minister confirmed this week that the roadmap is on track and planned easements can go ahead. Significant parts of the indoor economy and further... Westminster News
New legal duties on water companies and government to reduce the amount of sewage discharged into our waterways 8th April 2021 Measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers from storm overflows will be put into law to improve the quality of water in our rivers. During wet weather... Westminster News
Richard's views on vaccine passports 7th April 2021 Richard sets out his views on vaccine passports (or “Covid status certificates”): I am not supportive of the Government’s early draft ideas for domestic vaccine... Opinions
Cleaning up tobacco litter 7th April 2021 The government is considering measures to make tobacco companies reduce litter caused by their products to protect the environment and save local councils money... Westminster News
