News
Talented Holly is finalist in national singing contest video
A teenager whose grandparents both still play in a rock band is just one step away from playing live at the 02 Arena.
Children in care awarded
Borough Hall took on a James Bond theme to honour looked after children and their achievements this week.
MURDER UPDATE: Sharif killed after violent robbery
A husband, dad and grandad died after being stabbed when three men forced their way into his home on Tuesday evening.
MURDER CCTV: Do you know three caught on camera? video
Police have released CCTV footage of three people they would like to question about Tuesday’s murder in Vineyard Way, Kempston.
Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’
Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.
VIDEO: Car collides with wall video
Firefighters worked for over an hour to free a trapped motorist from her vehicle today.
Sport
Bearman relishing Eagles role as Bedford Town book Stoke City friendly
Ex-Bedford Town player and former Cranfield United manager Lee Bearman has admitted he has netted his dream job after being installed as Eagles manager, writes Mark Wood.
Hatters snap up Hull striker Cullen
Town have completed the signing of striker Mark Cullen on a two-year contract after he was released by Premier League-bound Hull City.
Tyler pens new Town deal
Hatters goalkeeper Mark Tyler has signed a new one-year contract with the club.
Hatters to host Aston Villa
Luton Town will play Premier League side Aston Villa at Kenilworth Road as part of their pre-season schedule.
Video
Talented Holly is finalist in national singing contest video
A teenager whose grandparents both still play in a rock band is just one step away from playing live at the 02 Arena.
Lifestyle
More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed
Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.
‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’
It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.
Youth welcome to roll up for bowls
As I enthusiastically stepped out onto the green at Wilstead Bowls Club, I was optimistic about discovering a hidden talent and leaving the other members bowled-over by my skills.
Help To Buy is helping the market, say surveyors
Chartered surveyors say that their expectations for property sales in the East were at their most positive in more than four years during April – and point to the the government’s announcement on the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme making a real impact on the housing market.
Travel: Looking and seeing at Deptford Market
“What you see isn’t always what you get,” says walking tour guide Sandra Shevey.
Congratulations, it’s Rental Freedom Day - but not for Londoners!
Break out the bubbly and propose a toast – today, Sunday, May 12, is this year’s Rental Freedom Day.
Community
Support for MS patients video
Multiple Sclerosis sufferers say their chronic pain has been relieved thanks to a new state-of-of -the-art machine.
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We are the heart of park video
The owners of a kiosk in the heart of Russell Park have spoken to us in the next instalment of Bytesize Borough.
Mr and Miss Bedfordshire to compete in national final
The new Mr and Miss Bedfordshire have been revealed.
Teen shaves off locks for charity
A teenager has had her luscious locks shaved off to raise money for cancer charities.
Covanta to go up in smoke?
The future of a controversial waste incinerator hangs in the balance after bosses announced their plan to sell the site.
Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
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Saturday 18 May 2013
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