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Holly through to national Teen Star finals

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:27:43 GMT

Talented Holly White has won a place in the national finals of the Teen Star competition.

Operation cancellations increase

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:55:56 GMT

The number of operations cancelled by Bedford Hospital has increased by 30 per cent in a year.

Sonielia was ‘our angel’

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:43:47 GMT

A devastated family have paid tribute to ‘loving and loyal’ Sonielia Holmes who died following a fall at Bedford Hospital.

Could Riverside North works uncover Offa?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:41 GMT

An eighth century king could be buried close to the site of the planned Riverside North development in Bedford, it was claimed this week.

Rhino protection work appeal

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:37 GMT

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

Music when the Bedford lights go out from Pete Doherty

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:24:49 GMT

Wild child rocker Pete Doherty is coming to Bedford and news of his appearance has proved very popular with gig-goers.

Brand Bedford the focus for Bed Pop idea

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:30 GMT

Everyone knows the iconic I Heart NY logo, and Bedford needs something similar according to organisers of a new scheme.

Becoming more aware of dementia

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:14:50 GMT

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

Buzzcocks rocked!

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:02:51 GMT

Buzzcocks are one of my traditional favourite bands.

Big Mc’clean up along the River Great Ouse

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:44:50 GMT

Rubbish was a thing of the past on Sunday when McDonalds staff and other volunteers staged a riverside litter pick.

Children in care awarded

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:46 GMT

Borough Hall took on a James Bond theme to honour looked after children and their achievements this week.

Concerns over Victim Support changes

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:57:44 GMT

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

MURDER CCTV: Do you know three caught on camera?

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:19 GMT

Police have released CCTV footage of three people they would like to question about Tuesday’s murder in Vineyard Way, Kempston.

Lotto cash splash will preserve our heritage

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:36 GMT

The mayor of Bedford has accepted nearly £79,000 in lottery money to deliver the River Valley Park scheme.

Concern over care home staff

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:18 GMT

A carer has told how she felt she could not go and visit her elderly friend in his residential home because of the attitude of staff.

VIDEO: Car collides with wall

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:23:21 GMT

Firefighters worked for over an hour to free a trapped motorist from her vehicle today.

“It’s really important for young people to understand prejudice”

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:07 GMT

A woman who escaped the Holocaust as a child spoke to students at Wootton Upper School about her experiences on Wednesday.

MURDER UPDATE: Video footage of the scene in Vineyard Way

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:25 GMT

A murder investigation is open after a pensioner was stabbed to death at his home in Vineyard Way, Kempston.

MURDER UPDATE: Man arrested

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:39:53 GMT

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Kempston last night (Tuesday 14 May) have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

Post lady Nadine Dorries does the rounds

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:03:25 GMT

Mid-Beds MP Nadine Dorries met a PM of a different kind when she joined postman George Bennett on his Ampthill round.