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Gay marriage Bill progresses
A controversial plan to allow same-sex couples to marry was passed in the third reading of the Bill on Tuesday evening.
Crowds flock to car show
Record crowds flocked to the 16th Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show held in the grounds of Woburn Abbey.
Shop is finalist in awards
A stationery shop has been nominated as one of the top card retailers in the UK.
Police investigate possible link between blaze and murder
Detectives investigating the murder of Kempston man Sharif Demirsay are investigating a car fire in Corby Close yesterday to establish any connection.
‘Top shop Michael Bailey’ video
Fifth Avenue Hair and Beauty Spa owner Kerry Cash talks to us about her favourite shop in Bedford.
Schools to benefit from cash injection thanks to new mayor
Parking issues and filling empty buildings are two major issues a Ampthill’s new mayor is set to focus on this year.
Sport
Play-off final: Bedford Blues 9 Newcastle 18
Bedford Blues trail by nine points in the RFU Championship final after they suffered an 18-9 first-leg defeat against Newcastle Falcons at Goldington Road tonight, writes Michael Hann.
Stubbings set to sign off as county captain
Steve Stubbings will captain Bedfordshire for the last time against Hertfordshire in an MCCA Trophy group match at Harpenden on Sunday.
Cullen happy to feel wanted by Hatters
New Town signing Mark Cullen admitted the persistence of Hatters manager John Still was a major factor behind him agreeing to join, writes Mike Simmonds.
Skipper Fox: Bedford fans can make a huge difference
Blues skipper Darren Fox is looking forward to leading the team out in the first leg of the RFU Championship final against Newcastle Falcons.
Rayer: Blues need to put in a performance
Mike Rayer is hoping his side can ‘put in a performance’ against Falcons in the first-leg of the RFU Championship final at Goldington Road on Thursday night.
Blues Bassett named in Dream XV
Bedford Blues winger Josh Bassett has been named in the RFU Championship Dream XV for the second successive year.
Video
‘Top shop Michael Bailey’ video
Fifth Avenue Hair and Beauty Spa owner Kerry Cash talks to us about her favourite shop in Bedford.
Lifestyle
Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission
“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.
Alan Dee’s movie preview: The Hangover Part 3, Epic
It’s not uncommon for those who have supped not wisely but too well to wake up the morning after and make heartfelt vows about their future behaviour.
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.
1 commentTRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam
Rural villages, floating markets and top-class tailors are all highlights of a trip to Vietnam, says Tori Mayo.
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….”
Community
Buyers ‘cannot afford’ deposit for first flat
A first time buyer would need an average deposit of £22,782 to buy a flat in Bedford - which is beyond the reach of anyone on an average income a national campaign has claimed.
VIDEO: Crowds turn out for festival video
Crowds turned out in the surprise sunshine on Sunday to see pupils Maypole and country dancing at Elstow May Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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