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Help trace most wanted offenders
Some of the offenders sought by Bedfordshire Police are now available to view online at Crimestoppers 'Most Wanted' website.
Attempted ram raid on Halifax
Bedfordshire Police have now opened Biggleswade High Street following an attempted ram raid at the Halifax in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Take a look at Wrest Park after dark
Normally off limits to visitors outside of daylight hours, Wrest Park in Silsoe will be opening its doors for two evenings of after-hours visits as part of the 'Museums at Night' initiative.
Empty houses to be put back into use
A plan to bring more empty houses and buildings back into use was approved today.
Tree climbers swing by for contest
Competitors will scale trees as high as 70 feet in a grueling contest later this month.
St John Ambulance volunteers awarded
Five St John ambulance volunteers have been rewarded for their work...
Village flasher 'was exercising'
A man who exposed himself then claimed he was exercising was found guilty by a court on Wednesday.
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
Bedford Bride Sheds 8 stone for wedding
Every bride to be wants to be a princess on their big day, but one local bride almost gave up on her dreams after her weight got out of control. Lorraine Killen, 28 from Cotton End
Residents help out in village litter pick
The annual Riseley Spring Clean again attracted villagers of all ages to help improve their local area on Saturday, May 12.
Driver trapped after motorway collision with tractor
A tractor towing a trailer of sheep was involved in a collision with a car on Saturday afternoon.
Streaker released without charge
A man who ran through the streets of Bedford naked has been released without charge.
Three miles of roadworks removed from M1
There is good news for M1 road users, as the Highways Agency (HA) will be removing three miles of roadworks.....
Reward on offer to catch thieving 'scum'
A shopowner has offered a £500 reward to catch the 'low-life scum' responsible for stealing an estimated £10,000 haul from a clothing store.
Trio of schools hit by burglars on two nights
Three schools were targeted by burglars in just two days with a large amount of computer equipment being stolen.
Make your Own: Elderflower Champagne
Here is a delicious recipe for Elderflower Champagne from the gardens of River Cottage: Elderflower Champagne Make your own bubbly with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's elderflower champagne recipe from
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
More Bedfordshire SportBlues snap up Gulliver and ex-Colt Armes
Bedford Blues have signed Premiership players Ben Gulliver and Tom Armes for the 2012/13 Championship season
Liebenberg to tour East Africa with England Counties
Bedford Blues scrum-half Stefan Liebenberg has been selected in the 26-man England Counties side squad for next month's three match tour to Uganda and Kenya
Wembley walk will spark pride in Pilks
Leading Luton out at Wembley will be proud moment for George Pilkington but the captain admits the play-off final against York City could be staged anywhere - as long as they win
Skelton: 'I'm in the shape of my life'
Matt Skelton has claimed that he's never been in better shape ahead of his homecoming fight at Bedford Corn Exchange on Friday
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MoreMicky's new band
The dB Band Bedford Esquires Saturday at 8pm The Roar Club brings the dB band to Bedford Esquires for one of their inaugural performances.
An evening of laughs
Castle Comedy The End Shed, Castle Road, Bedford Thursday, May 10 7.30pm Tony Law is arguably the hottest stand up in the country right now.
Excellent food while on the road
Little Chef Black Cat Roundabout, Chawston Well it might not be the first place you would think of to go out for a meal in Bedford, but if you're looking for a simple hearty meal for the whole family on the go, look no further.
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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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MoreParents attack 'narrow' inquest '
The grieving parents of a baby boy killed by a falling lamppost have accused a coroner's court of failing to provide answers about their son's death.
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MoreSFA panel rejects Rangers' appeal
Rangers have lost their appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo.
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