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PC star joins Batman to 'stamp' out crime
PCTony Stamp from The Bill joined forces with Batman to help 'Stamp Out' burglaries. Graham Cole, who played the constable in the ITV series for 27 years, helped The Caped Crusader launch
Tory gets the boot in budget vote row
The Mayor has sacked his only Tory cabinet member over a budget vote that has split a council and ignited a war of words...
Family pay tribute to cabbie who 'adored his job'
The family of Bedford cab driver, Mehar Dhariwal, has spoken of their sadness and loss following his death on Sunday, January 29. His wife, sons and extended family said he adored his job and although
Developers confirmed for Riverside regeneration project
Coplan Estates and Denne, part of the Leadbitter Group, have been appointed by a council as development partners for the £50 million project to regenerate a town's riverside. The development site in
Major delays after train derails
Passengers are facing major delays after a train derailed causing significant damage...
Gritting crews on standby
Gritting crews are preparing to keep the county moving during the cold snap. With weather forecasters predicting the current low temperatures to last up to the weekend, up to 18 crews are out gritting
Man exposes himself to girls in park
A 14-year-old girl was walking through a park with her friend when they were exposed at by a man hiding in a bush...
Rowers rescued after their boat capsizes
A group of rowers, attempting to break a world record, have been rescued after their boat capsized in the Atlantic ocean...
Train provider scraps cash machine charges
Following feedback from customers, First Capital Connect announced this week it will soon be abolishing charges for using cash machines at its stations.
Ambulance service releases book to improve patient care
A new book written by East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust paramedics to help deliver high quality care for patients has been launched.
Police name cab driver who died after assault
Bedfordshire Police have named the taxi driver who died at the weekend from injuries sustained in an earlier assault...
Police re-open investigation after taxi driver death
The death of a taxi driver at the weekend has been referred to the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit after a post mortem was unable to confirm the cause of death.
Free Fleecy Ear Muffs
Free Fleecy Expandable Ear Muffs worth £6.99 For Every Reader (Just pay £1.96 postage). Even though we have had a mild winter so far, we are bound to get a sudden cold snap before Spring is here.
Police hunt 'Superdrug' groper
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in a town centre pharmacy...
Men in hospital after car rolls in ditch
Two men have been taken to hospital after the car they were travelling in overturned and ended up in a ditch earlier this morning (Wednesday, February 1). The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST)
Uni Vice Chancellor tipped for Government role
Professor Les Ebdon has been announced as the Government's preferred candidate for the next director of Fair Access to Higher Education.
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The greatest opportunity to bring new life to town
Last week Bedfordshire on Sunday commented on the Riverside North development and how we agreed that we don't want a hotel group and cinema chain deciding the 'one-size' fits all design.
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There is no horsing around for talented a blockbuster role student who landed
One of Jeremy Irvine's greatest acting dates was performing at his school, Bedford Modern, before 300 people.
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BoS staff scoop top honours at awards
Four bedfordshire on Sunday staff collected top accolades at a prestigious awards ceremony.
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How county is getting in on Olympic Games
With less than 200 days to go until the 2012 Olympic Games, many of you may be feeling out of touch with the whole thing, particularly if you missed out on tickets.
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Scrapheap horns take centre stage in TV music show
One thing most learn at school is that papier mâché can be used to make almost anything from odd-shaped faces to hollow balloon shapes.
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Service aims to aid victims of nuisance
Over the festive season most of us settled down at home and enjoyed a few days off with the family. But a bit of peace and quiet has never been on the cards...
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The pros and cons of that incinerator...
It's almost month after the decision was announced to give Covanta permission to build an incinerator or energy from waste plant. While the news may have sunk in for those with a view on the facility,
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The highs and lows of being borough's mayor
It's just over two years since Dave Hodgson first became mayor of Bedford Borough.
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Danger's part of the job for stunt double Brad who steps into film stars' line of fire
Set on fire, thrown out of a plane, hanging out with Hollywood stars...It's all in a day's work for stuntman Brad Farmer. HAZEL SLADE talks to him about life on and off set.
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Prepared for Jesus to make his return in a Bedford house
Walking past some of the grand looking Victorian houses in Bedford you'd be forgiven for not knowing that one of them has been completely refurbished for the return of Jesus Christ in the Second
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Harriers game off
Luton Town's trip to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy third round has been postponed
Eagles' Leamington clash off
Bedford Town's home Evo-Stik Southern League Premier clash with Leamington has been postponed.
Brabin plans sensible approach over kids in Trophy clash
Luton Town travel to Kidderminster Harriers for tomorrow's FA Trophy third round match and though manager Gary Brabin hinted at fielding a mix of fringe and youth players, he refused to distinguish it as a 'trophy team'
Harriers have 'fingers crossed' that Hatters clash will happen
A preliminary pitch inspection at Aggborough has left Kidderminster Harriers hopeful that tomorrow's FA Trophy third round clash with Luton Town will go ahead despite freezing conditions
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Where fantasy and reality collide . . .
Theatre NO DIRECTION The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road, Bedford Wednesday to Saturday at 7.45pm Following the success of September in the Rain, A Chip in the Sugar and Driving Miss Daisy, Blackout
The Gandhi in Sandy is fine and dandy
The Gandhi in Sandy High Street, Sandy I HAD already spent far too much money on food for only one weekend but when my boyfriend all but begged me to go out for an Indian...
Breakfast Club - with Heart FM's Stuart and Natalie
The line-up of judges has been announced for the new series of Britain's Got Talent on ITV.
'The free spirit of Germany'
There's a bridge in Cologne decorated with tens of thousands of multi-coloured padlocks. They bear inscribed initials and significant dates of the couples who left them.
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- Man charged with murder of cab driver
- Family pay tribute to cabbie who 'adored his job'
- Major delays after train derails
- Woman airlifted to hospital after fall from horse
- Gas works to tear up residents' gardens
- Tory gets the boot in budget vote row
- Police name cab driver who died after assault
- Developers confirmed for Riverside regeneration project
- Witnesses sought after cabbie robbed by duo
- Men in hospital after car rolls in ditch
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Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
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MoreMcDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
