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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.

Commuters’ anger over ‘runaway’ train incident

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:33 GMT

Angry commuters were left stranded at Bedford station after the train driver went straight through Flitwick without stopping.

Bikers ride out for event

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:38:49 GMT

A Ride Free motorcycle event took place at Redborne Upper School in Ampthill to encourage bikers to continually improve their riding skills.

New leader of police force proposed

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:33:38 GMT

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins has revealed the identity of his proposed candidate for the post of Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police.

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.

Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:17 GMT

Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.

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.

Support for MS patients

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:05:49 GMT

Multiple Sclerosis sufferers say their chronic pain has been relieved thanks to a new state-of-of -the-art machine.

MURDER UPDATE: Sharif killed after violent robbery

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:04:12 GMT

A husband, dad and grandad died after being stabbed when three men forced their way into his home on Tuesday evening.

We are the heart of park

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:36:18 GMT

The owners of a kiosk in the heart of Russell Park have spoken to us in the next instalment of Bytesize Borough.

“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.

Mr and Miss Bedfordshire to compete in national final

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:56:38 GMT

The new Mr and Miss Bedfordshire have been revealed.

Teen shaves off locks for charity

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:50:35 GMT

A teenager has had her luscious locks shaved off to raise money for cancer charities.

Covanta to go up in smoke?

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:12 GMT

The future of a controversial waste incinerator hangs in the balance after bosses announced their plan to sell the site.

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.

Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:40 GMT

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.