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Bedfordshire Police

New scheme allows parents to check for sex offenders

A new scheme, launched on August 1 will enable parents, carers and guardians to enquire whether individuals with access to their children are likely to pose a risk of harm. The Child Sex Offenders..

Father and sons jailed for 'mob handed' attack

Luton Crown Court

A father and his three sons have been jailed after a court heard how they arrived "mob handed" in a Bedford street to launch an attack on a group of people.Jan Kovac senior led a gang of six to

First uni to partner Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust

University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is the first university to be working with the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust as an associate partner.

Staff go orange for a good cause

This Friday, members of GSK Stevenage are running an Orange Day charity event at Derwent Lower School in Henlow. They will be painting a picket fence around the reception class playground, tying up

Medals galore for Bedfordshire's only vineyard

Lady Whitbread at the House of Lords last week with Derek Smedley, our Master of Wine, and the Chairman of the Judges,  Susan McCraith MW

Warden abbey Vineyard, no stranger to awards for its wines over the past twenty years, has had a very successful season and has received a total of twelve awards this summer. Starting with the

Parks are top

Bedford Park

Parks in Bedford and Kempston have again been recognised as amongst the best in the country by Keep Britain Tidy.

Take off on the Comics Space Odyssey

Bedford Borough Council

Putnoe Library is preparing an out of this world adventure for children.

Features & Reviews


  • Why Yarl’s Wood is far from a closed book

    It's quite fitting that after years of controversy surrounding the detention of children at Yarl's Wood Immigration Centre - the announcement to end the practice attracted further criticism after a

  • Tony's designs turn flat plans into living and breathing cities

    Ten years after Bedford architect Anthony Mackay put pen to paper to turn poor agricultural land into a new urban centre, the Chinese city of Songjiang is now home to more than 80,000 people.

  • Summertime... and the reading is easy

    Finally the cold winter months are well behind us and it's time to relish the warm, summer weather…

  • High road or low road - trip north is well worth it

    Thoughts of a 550-mile trek across Britain's gridlocked roads filled us with more than a little sense of foreboding.

  • Bournemouth- a place sure to banish the blues

    Voted by its residents as the happiest place in the country, Bournemouth has a lot to show off about.With miles of beautiful beaches, hundreds of restaurants to choose from and weather to warm up even

  • 'New boy' reflects on his first months as MP

    Bedford and Kempston MP Richard Fuller is adjusting to life as part of the new Parliament.

  • Village vicar unveils ambitious plans for community centre

    Hidden in the shadows of Elstow Abbey, the crumbled remains of Hillersden Mansion may not look like much more than a pile of rubble.

  • Carnival couple get set for River Festival

    Walking along the banks of the Great River Ouse, you'd be forgiven for not knowing that in less than two weeks time, it hosts Bedford's biggest festival.

  • A-Head of the game: Golfing

    Identical twins Jo and Sam have certainly turned a few heads over the years. And that's not jus t down to their good looks and blonde hair.

  • Boss says BPHA is on the right track

    For the past two decades Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association (you may know it as BPHA) has been supplying homes and support to the people of Bedford and villages.As they celebrate their 20th

  • Naturism now more popular than ever at thriving Sun Club

    Want to enjoy acres of beautiful woodland, an outdoor pool, a sauna, tennis courts and more? The only catch - you have to do so in the nude. Reporter KEELEY KNOWLES went along (dressed) to Bedfordshire’s only naturist club to find out what the hype is all about.


Sport Headlines


Matthew Barnes-Homer opens the scoring against Liverpool

Barnes-Homer: I feel like a new signing

Luton Town fans are set to see the real Matthew Barnes-Homer this season - that is the view of the man himself after he built on an impressive personal pre-season with a goal against a Liverpool XI.

Crow eyes Killie scalp

Danny Crow slots home his first goal at Kenilworth Road in Luton colours

As Luton prepares to host Kilmarnock on Friday night Danny Crow says that they are not scared of anyone following a 'comfy' 3-0 pre-season win over Liverpool's youngsters

Bailey put on ice as Poku starts to shine

Stefan Bailey during Luton's 1-1 pre-season draw with Cambridge City

Trialist Stefan Bailey will not be offered a contract with Luton Town because manager Richard Money is wary of the former QPR midfielder blocking the first team chances of emerging talent Godfrey Poku.

Walker bags Luton deal

Trialist Dan Walker in Luton Town's 125 year commemorative pink and navy kit

Following Luton Town's 3-0 win over a Liverpool XI manager Richard Money revealed that Dan Walker will be offered a 12-month contract after impressing while on trial at the club




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National News

Overseas child abductions 'on rise'

Overseas child abductions 'on rise'

The number of British children abducted by a parent and taken overseas has risen in the past year, Government figures have revealed.

Documentary charts Cameron victory

Documentary charts Cameron victory

On the eve of entering 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister, David Cameron was convinced that his bid to oust Gordon Brown had failed and the Conservatives would remain in opposition, it has been revealed.

Teenage boy dies in sea tragedy

Teenage boy dies in sea tragedy

A 14-year-old boy has died after being pulled out of the sea following a three-hour search operation, police said.


National Sport

Finn in as England bat

Finn in as England bat

England's latest pace hope Steven Finn returned to international action today in the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Injury blow for Taylor

Injury blow for Taylor

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.

Lennon draws on past experience

Lennon draws on past experience

Neil Lennon will remind his Celtic players he has already proved it is possible to win a Champions League return leg by four goals as he draws up plans to unleash Aiden McGeady on Braga next week.


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