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Crowds flock to car show

May 23, 2013

Record crowds flocked to the 16th Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show held in the grounds of Woburn Abbey.
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Shop is finalist in awards

May 23, 2013

A stationery shop has been nominated as one of the top card retailers in the UK.
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Police investigate possible link between blaze and murder

May 23, 2013

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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‘Top shop Michael Bailey’

May 23, 2013

Fifth Avenue Hair and Beauty Spa owner Kerry Cash talks to us about her favourite shop in Bedford.
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Schools to benefit from cash injection thanks to new mayor

May 22, 2013

Parking issues and filling empty buildings are two major issues a Ampthill’s new mayor is set to focus on this year.


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Could Riverside North works uncover Offa?

May 22, 2013

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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Rhino protection work appeal

May 22, 2013

Preventing poachers from killing rhinos in Africa is still the mission of Bedford’s Frank Spiniello.


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Buyers ‘cannot afford’ deposit for first flat

May 22, 2013

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.


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VIDEO: Crowds turn out for festival

May 22, 2013

Crowds turned out in the surprise sunshine on Sunday to see pupils Maypole and country dancing at Elstow May Festival.
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Music when the Bedford lights go out from Pete Doherty

May 21, 2013

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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Brand Bedford the focus for Bed Pop idea

May 21, 2013

Everyone knows the iconic I Heart NY logo, and Bedford needs something similar according to organisers of a new scheme.
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VIDEO: Trainee assistance dogs say thank you

May 21, 2013

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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Becoming more aware of dementia

May 21, 2013

Dementia awareness and support was top of the agenda on Monday with a special roadshow at the Harpur Suite.
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Buzzcocks rocked!

May 21, 2013

Buzzcocks are one of my traditional favourite bands.
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Cadets join forces with £10million care scheme

May 20, 2013

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.


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Big Mc’clean up along the River Great Ouse

May 20, 2013

Rubbish was a thing of the past on Sunday when McDonalds staff and other volunteers staged a riverside litter pick.
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Commuters’ anger over ‘runaway’ train incident

May 17, 2013

Angry commuters were left stranded at Bedford station after the train driver went straight through Flitwick without stopping.
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Bikers ride out for event

May 17, 2013

A Ride Free motorcycle event took place at Redborne Upper School in Ampthill to encourage bikers to continually improve their riding skills.
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New leader of police force proposed

May 17, 2013

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins has revealed the identity of his proposed candidate for the post of Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police.


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Children in care awarded

May 17, 2013

Borough Hall took on a James Bond theme to honour looked after children and their achievements this week.
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Concerns over Victim Support changes

May 17, 2013

Changes to how Victim Support services are run have prompted concern from the charity and PCC Olly Martins.
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