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MBTC-15-05-13- Joan Salter Holocaust survivor. Wootton Upper School.

Joan Salter, a child survivor of the Holocaust talking to pupils at Wootton Upper School.

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

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

Colette Paul.

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.

MBTC-14-05-13- Holly White. Ravensden.

Teenager Holly White,13, has reached the area final of singing competiton Teen Star, she comes from a musical family her grandparents Maureen and Nigel Brewer still paly in a rock band.

Holly with grandparents Maureen and Nigel Brewer.

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.

MBTC-14-05-13- Holly White. Ravensden.

Teenager Holly White,13, has reached the area final of singing competiton Teen Star, she comes from a musical family her grandparents Maureen and Nigel Brewer still paly in a rock band.

Holly with grandparents Maureen and Nigel Brewer.

Children in care awarded

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

MBTC-14-05-13- Holly White. Ravensden.

Teenager Holly White,13, has reached the area final of singing competiton Teen Star, she comes from a musical family her grandparents Maureen and Nigel Brewer still paly in a rock band.

Holly with grandparents Maureen and Nigel Brewer.

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.

MBTC-17-05-13-Crash Lurke St Bedford.

VIDEO: Car collides with wall video

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

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Rayer glad Ex-Blue Shanhan is being given his shot at Plymouth Albion

Bedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer has welcomed the appointment of James Shanahan as the new man in charge of Plymouth Albion, writes Michael Hann.

Stephen Woodhead, Bedford Athletic. wk 21.

Bedford Athletic honour their stars from an historic season

An historic season for Bedford Athletic was celebrated with their Annual Awards night at the recent Players Dinner.

Mark Rutherford School. wk 20.

Mark Rutherford claim Bedford & District Cup

Mark Rutherford Upper School’s Year 10 football team claimed a fine 2-1 victory over St Thomas More in the Bedford & District Cup at AFC Kempston Rovers recently.

Tim Whitwham. wk 20.

Coach Whitwham helps GB U17 Water Polo team

Bedford Modern School PE teacher and master in charge of swimming and water polo, Tim Whitwham, has been helping the Great Britain U17 men’s Water Polo Team prepare for the qualification tournaments for the 2013 European Championships.

Aston and Nathan Grant-Williams. wk 21.

Twins get England U16 handball call-up

Bedford twins Nathan and Aston Grant-Williams have just been selected for England’s U16 handball squad for this summer’s tour to Scotland, despite only taking up the sport just over a year ago

Bedford Girls School. wk 21.

Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events

Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events

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

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

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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.

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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.

Sean Penn in Gangster Squad

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.

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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.

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‘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.

Reporter Amanda Devlin tries her hand at bowling at Wilstead Bowls Club with Roger Gould

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.

Community rss

b13-461 MS Therapy Centre has two new machines to provide a new treatment called APS treatment for people with MS and other neurological conditions.

APS therapist Miranda Olding demonstrates APS on Denise Kehoe

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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MBTC-13-05-13- Bytesize Borough Kiosk in the Park.

Emma Garrett and Nansi Rose at the Kiosk in the Park. Russell Park. Bedford.

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.

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Mr and Miss Bedfordshire to compete in national final

The new Mr and Miss Bedfordshire have been revealed.

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Teen shaves off locks for charity

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

b11-795  Protest against Covanta, Stewartby Village Hall.  JE   wk 27

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.

L13-567 WWAP hand reared piglets by Jo Shirley at Whipsnade.
Rick Redman
JR 19
15.5.13

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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