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An appeal to sponsor a puppy which will be trained to help disabled people is close to reaching the total of £10,000 needed for the project.

Local UKIP chiefs have the wrong end of the stick when it comes to a Conservative pact 
Nadine Dorries MP claimed this week.
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The number of operations cancelled by Bedford Hospital has increased by 30 per cent in a year.
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A devastated family have paid tribute to ‘loving and loyal’ Sonielia Holmes who died following a fall at Bedford Hospital.

Record crowds flocked to the 16th Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show held in the grounds of Woburn Abbey.
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A controversial plan to allow same-sex couples to marry was passed in the third reading of the Bill on Tuesday evening.
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A stationery shop has been nominated as one of the top card retailers in the UK.
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Detectives investigating the murder of Kempston man Sharif Demirsay are investigating a car fire in Corby Close yesterday to establish any connection.
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Fifth Avenue Hair and Beauty Spa owner Kerry Cash talks to us about her favourite shop in Bedford.
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Parking issues and filling empty buildings are two major issues a Ampthill’s new mayor is set to focus on this year.

An eighth century king could be buried close to the site of the planned Riverside North development in Bedford, it was claimed this week.
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Preventing poachers from killing rhinos in Africa is still the mission of Bedford’s Frank Spiniello.

A first time buyer would need an average deposit of £22,782 to buy a flat in Bedford - which is beyond the reach of anyone on an average income a national campaign has claimed.

Crowds turned out in the surprise sunshine on Sunday to see pupils Maypole and country dancing at Elstow May Festival.
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Wild child rocker Pete Doherty is coming to Bedford and news of his appearance has proved very popular with gig-goers.
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Everyone knows the iconic I Heart NY logo, and Bedford needs something similar according to organisers of a new scheme.
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A day dedicated to thanking local supporters of a disabled charity in Bedford saw over 100 people attend the special event.
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Dementia awareness and support was top of the agenda on Monday with a special roadshow at the Harpur Suite.
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Buzzcocks are one of my traditional favourite bands.
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A unique link-up heralds the start of a long-awaited £10m residential housing development which will be the first in Bedford to cater for both residential and extra-care on the same site.

Rubbish was a thing of the past on Sunday when McDonalds staff and other volunteers staged a riverside litter pick.
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