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Brand Bedford the focus for Bed Pop idea
Everyone knows the iconic I Heart NY logo, and Bedford needs something similar according to organisers of a new scheme.
VIDEO: Trainee assistance dogs say thank you video
A day dedicated to thanking local supporters of a disabled charity in Bedford saw over 100 people attend the special event.
Becoming more aware of dementia video
Dementia awareness and support was top of the agenda on Monday with a special roadshow at the Harpur Suite.
Cadets join forces with £10million care scheme
A unique link-up heralds the start of a long-awaited £10m residential housing development which will be the first in Bedford to cater for both residential and extra-care on the same site.
You may have seen a grey squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together? video
Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.
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Sport
Gillanders: Blues need to iron out mistakes to topple Falcons
Gregor Gillanders has called on the Blues to ‘iron out the little mistakes’ ahead of their RFU Championship final against Newcastle Falcons.
Stricken Dance thinks Luton’s luck with injuries has been out
Injury-plagued James Dance is at a loss to explain the terrible ‘luck’ the Hatters have endured with injury since being relegated, writes Mark Wood.
Hatters sign Histon duo
Luton Town have completed the signings of Histon duo Jim Stevenson and Danny Fitzsimons.
Versatile Parry happy to fill either role for Hatters
New Town signing Andrew Parry is happy to be employed in either defence or midfield for Luton next season, writes Mark Wood
Platnauer leaves Bedford Town with a ‘heavy heart’
Philosophical former Bedford Town manager Nick Platnauer has admitted he is leaving the Eagles with a heavy heart, writes Mark Wood.
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VIDEO: Trainee assistance dogs say thank you video
A day dedicated to thanking local supporters of a disabled charity in Bedford saw over 100 people attend the special event.
Lifestyle
TRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam
Rural villages, floating markets and top-class tailors are all highlights of a trip to Vietnam, says Tori Mayo.
Alan Dee: Tactics must change for next year’s Eurovision campaign
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this debriefing session of the GB Eurovision task force 2013.
Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby
“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”
Travel: Discovering the art and soul of Amsterdam
After a 10-year renovation, one of Europe’s most important art galleries, The Rijksmuseum, has reopened in Amsterdam.
Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital
The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad
Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.
Community
Commuters’ anger over ‘runaway’ train incident
Angry commuters were left stranded at Bedford station after the train driver went straight through Flitwick without stopping.
Bikers ride out for event
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
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.
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.
VIDEO: Car collides with wall video
Firefighters worked for over an hour to free a trapped motorist from her vehicle today.
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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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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