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Officers to help during Olympics
More than 200 police officers will be deployed to help the Metropolitan Police during the Olympics.
Growing charity on the lookout for new home
Beds Garden Carers are on the hunt for a new home after outgrowing their current premises.
Win a bus full of goodies to make your Jubilee party really special
Residents could celebrate the Golden Jubilee on wheels after a bus company offered party planners the chance to win a special street party bus for their area.
Minimum drink price would 'stop people being stupid'
A pub landlord has branded European rules which could deem minimum alcohol pricing illegal 'nonsense'.
Weekend dig set to reveal town's historical riches
Archaeology experts will be digging up part of a town next weekend in the hope of discovering hidden ancient treasures.
Taxi drivers upset by rank move
Cab drivers have described the council's organisation as a 'shambles' after they claim they weren't told where their taxi ranks were moving to.
Special ale brewed to celebrate launch of new play
A new beer has been brewed to celebrate the release of a studio play influenced by the rural settings of Bedfordshire.
Abseiling for charity: the highs and the lows
Writing my 'countdown' article a week ago gave rise to feelings of nervous panic and excitement all at the same time. The fact that I was actually going to be suspended at 420ft on Saturday May 12th
Timing Your Wedding Day
When you start to plan your wedding I know there many things to think of but the timing of your wedding day is up there with the most important tasks on your list. Booking the time of your ceremony
Man stabbed in alleyway attack
A man was stabbed and another suffered facial wounds following a late-night assault on Sunday.
Jubilee celebrations in our area
All the street parties and road closures confirmed so far in Bedford Borough and parts of Central Bedfordshire.
New strategies aim to fill empty homes
Empty houses which have blighted the county's towns for years are finally being put to good use after a council vowed to turn them into rentable accommodation.
Police release picture of attempted murder suspect
A woman was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries after she was stabbed on Saturday morning.
MP dubs faith schools bus policy 'appalling'
An MP has spoken out against a council's decision to stop free transport to faith schools calling the policy 'inappropriate' and 'appalling'.
Estate residents frustrated by response to 'gang warfare' claims
'Gang warfare' has broken out in a town estate according to residents who say the area is plagued by anti-social behaviour and violence.
Max: My Proudest Moment
I have been thinking long and hard about what to write this month! You've probably read the hopefully interesting introduction to my somewhat rather random life, so now for something witty? Profound
New teachers for Free School appointed
The first members of the team of 20 who will make up the young and energetic teaching staff at Bedford Free School have been appointed. Led by Principal Designate Mark Lehain, these "teachers of the
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How Max Reestores items to give them a new lease of life...
Recycling used to be boring. Everything from old plastic to scrap metal was either sorted into orange bags, or binned and destined for landfills.
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Water everywhere - but the hosepipe ban stays
Despite the rain there's still a hosepipe ban in place. Adam Thompson speaks to the man in charge of dealing with the drought at utility firm Anglian Water.
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International flavour for popular festival
It's seen the birth of babies, the escorting of brides to their wedding days and hundreds of boats passing. And this year will see the biggest ever River Festival...
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People get to have a say on plans for the 'jewel in the crown'
The River Great Ouse is often considered the jewel in Bedford's crown, so when an exhibition opened showing how a proposed multi-purpose development might be created, reporter Kathryn Cain headed down
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The changing face of the political landscape
With bedfordshire set to be hit by an overhaul of boundary changes Adam Thompson examines how our county could look in 2015 It's a radical change of political borders that could see Bedfordshire
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New tags will keep a closer eye on those who break the law
A GPS tag could prevent low level criminals re-offending by tracking where they go, but what if it could be used for more serious crimes?
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Card covers will help the fight against silent crime
New contactless credit card technology is fast becoming the way we all make our purchases on the high street but is it truly secure? After concerns were raised about the potential for criminals to
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Tesco, friend or foe? You be the judge...
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced plans for its ninth store in Bedford Borough. Reporter Adam Thompson takes a look at the arguments for and against the chain making its latest investment in town
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Helen gets a taste of living on £1 a day
Could you spend only £1 on food and drink for one day? It could be harder than you think. Kathryn Cain spoke to Helen Mabberley, a charity fundraiser, who undertook the challenge to live below the
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How the county will cope if we're attacked by zombies
With 2012 apparently signalling the end of the world, reporter Adam Thompson asks what contingency plans our councils have in place to protect us from impending disasters...
Sport Headlines
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Sweet backs Buckle to bring home the title
Gary Sweet has vowed that Luton Town will not go through the pain of the play-offs again with Paul Buckle in charge for a full season
Irvine welcomes Championship shake-up
Bedford Blues chairman Geoff Irvine believes the scrapping of the Championship play-off pool stages will improve English rugby union's second tier league competition
Queen Vic can switch on ruthless streak
Victoria Pendleton has been hailed for her ability to unearth a ruthless streak when she prepares to do battle in a cycling velodrome
Willmott hits out at non-league officials
Robbie Willmott slammed the officials' failure to spot the offside goal that broke Hatters hearts and said that poor decisions occur too often in the Conference
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Group hit the road with 'leftfield pop classics'
Blancmange Tour The Stables, Milton Keynes Tomorrow at 8pm British synthpop legends Blancmange are on the road continuing their journey as the "maiden aunts of electronic music".
Smutty songs by a festival favourite
Adam Kay Spring Tour The Stables, Wavendon, Milton Keynes Friday at 8pm
Show is based on jail drama from television
Bad Girls The Place, Bedford Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm Bad Girls is a fresh, funny and original British musical, based on characters and stories from the award winning popular television drama. It
Sadie and William join orchestra
Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra Bedford Corn Exchange Saturday at 7.30pm The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra welcomes two impressive musicians, both new to Bedford, to feature in its next concert.
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Goodbye self-esteem, hello self-control
Ian Pryce CBE Principal and CEO of national award-winning Bedford College Earlier this year distinguished Professor Roy Baumeister made the bestseller list in New York with his book on Willpower
Changes to Employment and Support Allowance
I have been too ill to work for some time and have been living on a sickness benefit called Employment and Support Allowance, but I have heard this might stop soon. It's already a real struggle to get
Normal Service is Resumed
It is the height of the moving season and Nick Kier takes a look at how the property market is shaping up this spring. Here we go again. Double dip. What will the property market do now? When will it
Summer in the Salon
Outside, new life is blooming all around. Here in the salon it's inspiring us to throw away the record card and start afresh! We're encouraging new looks with a slightly disheveled, textured finish.
Remortgage enquiries are on the up
New statistics have shown that a higher number of home owners are contemplating their remortgage options. The data collated by www.unbiased.co.uk has revealed that the number of enquiries regarding
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- Police release picture of attempted murder suspect
- MP claims back £500 for buying an 'essential' iPad
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- Heated row led to murder of pregnant mother-of-six
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- GP 'reward' plan comes under fire
- Retail manager fined for faking refund receipts
- Old Bedfordian's elevator ordeal far from 'uplifting'
- Woman airlifted to hospital after tree collision
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The Perfect Print: Stepping out in spring's most sought after look
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Year round sunshine a big draw for Tenerife
Recent figures released by the Tenerife Tourism Corporation reveal that the island welcomed almost 1.66 million visitors from the UK last year, which represented a 10.6% increase on 2010. The report
How to help prevent damage to your home
It's crucial to have the right amount of house insurance cover, to help cover you for unforeseen events. But insurance can only cover you for certain things and it's equally as important to make sure
Latest Santander Credit Rating
If the car you have set your heart on is out of your immediate price range, you may decide to spread the cost over the course of a year or two by taking out a loan or obtaining a finance deal.
E-Cig Atomisers Last Longer Than You Think
If you're a regular electronic cigarette user do you automatically throw out an atomiser at the first sign of a weakening vapour? If so, you might be short-changing yourself a bit.
Energy saving tips for your home
Everyone wants to keep costs down in the current economic climate, and rising energy bills are not what homeowners want to receive through the door each month.
How to Have the Ideal Holiday to Florida
Florida is America's playground - the perfect holiday destination for children and adults alike.
National News
MoreWilliam 'tore up wedding guestlist'
The Duke of Cambridge has revealed how he tore up the official guestlist for his wedding on the Queen's advice.
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MoreWe're in it to win it - Doyle
Striker Kevin Doyle insists it would be far from madness to consider the Republic of Ireland as potential Euro 2012 champions.
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