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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.
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.
Concerns over Victim Support changes
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? video
Police have released CCTV footage of three people they would like to question about Tuesday’s murder in Vineyard Way, Kempston.
Sport
Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events
Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events
RFU Championship closes in on sponsor – but it would mean no more money for Bedford Blues
The RFU Championship finally looks set to get a sponsor in the form of brewing giant Greene King.
Modern crews enjoy regatta success
Bedford Modern School won six events at the Bedford Regatta, the biggest one-day regatta in the country, on Saturday, May 11.
Blocked moves were a frustration for departing Dance
Departing Town midfielder James Dance was left frustrated when a number of loan moves in the January window blocked, writes Mark Wood.
Justham drawn by Town management duo
New Town signing Elliot Justham admitted that Hatters boss John Still and number two Terry Harris were a massive draw behind him joining, writes Mark Wood.
Ampthill Town set up ladies football team
Ampthill Town FC are creating a ladies section for the first time in their history.
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
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.
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.
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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