As we approach a grim milestone of a year since the pandemic took control of our lives, we take a look at 10 of the most read stories on Bedford Today.
They vary from the very first case in the town to people being urged to stay at home as infection rates began to spiral out of control in Bedford.
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9) Bedford school hit by coronavirus after two siblings tests positive In September, we revealed how Bedford Academy, in Mile Road, had confirmed its first cases of Covid-19 after two siblings tested positive.
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10) Could Bedford be thrust into Tier 5 tomorrow? In December, there were fears a new Tier 5 would be created as cases continued to spiral - and that Bedford might be included as its rising infection rates showed no signs of slowing down.