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VIDEO: Showing cancer who’s boss! video
An army of thousands of mums, sisters and daughters made a poignant stand against cancer on Sunday by taking part in the Race For Life.
Creative pupils name hospital play room
Youngsters from Russell Lower School got their creative juices flowing by designing a name and logo for a sick children’s play room at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
Wootton united in memory of Michael
A music and football event in memory of the son of a councillor will take place on Saturday.
UPDATE: Man found in river dies
The man who has dragged out of the river, along the Embankment yesterday, has sadly died.
James gets on his bike for colleague
The tragic death of a popular workmate has forced one of her Bedford-based colleagues onto his bike to ride the length of the UK in six days in her memory.
Staff from Tring’s oldest family business distraught after track death tragedy
The family of a Tring business owner who died after being hit by a train say they are ‘dismayed’ to have lost someone who was admired by so many people.
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Sport
Keenan can’t hide her delight as Chiltern Vipers win Challenge Cup video
Chiltern Vipers captain and star shooter Lili Keenan admitted she and her team-mates were overjoyed to win the Bedford & District Netball Youth League Challenge Cup at Bedford’s Bunyan Centre last week (Wednesday, June 12).
Magpies confirm Kinnear appointment
Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of former Town boss Joe Kinnear as director of football on a three-year deal.
Speedster Tandy claims second win
Bedford-based racing driver Nick Tandy took his second win of the 2013 Avon Tyres British GT Championship season in the second race at Snetterton this weekend.
Bedford Grappling Academy to host the 23rd British Open Sombo Championships & Trials
Bedford Grappling Academy, who train at Scott Hall in Bedford, are hosting the 23rd British Open Sombo Championships & Trials at Biddenham International School on Sunday, June 30.
Martin relishing Aston Villa test
Hatters winger David Martin is delighted to be up against Premier League side Aston Villa in pre-season, writes Mike Simmonds.
Video
VIDEO: Showing cancer who’s boss! video
An army of thousands of mums, sisters and daughters made a poignant stand against cancer on Sunday by taking part in the Race For Life.
Lifestyle
Review: The East
The phrase “keep your friends close and your enemies closer” is repeatedly used in communal society, be it political or social.
VIDEO: Roller derby fun at the weekend video
It was a roller derby derby on Saturday (June 15) with two local teams going head to head the Bunyan Sports Centre.
Matt Adcock’s film review: Man Of Steel video
What if a film dreamed of becoming something other than what society had intended?
Connells spreads the word as ‘help to buy’ offer boosts market
The Help to Buy scheme is providing a welcome boost to the new homes market and construction industry with developers across the area reporting a strong take up of the government initiative.
Review: Summer in February
Based on a true story by Jonathan Smith, Summer in February brings to life the heart-breaking and scandalous love triangle between famous painter AJ Munnings (Dominic Cooper), aspirant artist Florence Carter-Wood (Emily Browning) and gentleman Gilbert Evans (Dan Stevens).
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Hitchcock
HITCHCOCK (12: 20th Century Fox), a fact-based account of the making of the famous film director’s Psycho, is a disappointingly inconsequential affair.
Community
Times Past: Post-war Ampthill cricketers
The Second World War was over and these cricketers were ready to enjoy life on the square.
Step into summer with stylish shorts
With the summer finally upon us the man indoors has been pestering me for a pair of shorts to keep cool in.
High Street learns skills
Independent retailers in Bedford have joined together to sign up to the launch of a new national digital learning platform.
Classic cars to be on show
Car enthusiasts can enjoy a feast of motoring history at the return of the Haynes 100 this month.
Cricket club stars on TV
Ampthill Town Cricket Club is preparing for a big appearance on sports Sky show Cricket AM on Saturday morning.
VIDEO: A coronation on the village green video
Visitors flocked to the centre of Maulden at the weekend for the annual village show.
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Weather for Bedford
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 14 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North
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Thunderstorm
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: East
