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Paul Duckett with deputy mayor Mike Blair

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.

b13-497 Paul Duckett new mayor of Ampthill

Paul Duckett with deputy mayor Mike Blair

Could Riverside North works uncover Offa?

An eighth century king could be buried close to the site of the planned Riverside North development in Bedford, it was claimed this week.

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Paul Duckett with deputy mayor Mike Blair

Rhino protection work appeal

Preventing poachers from killing rhinos in Africa is still the mission of Bedford’s Frank Spiniello.

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Paul Duckett with deputy mayor Mike Blair

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.

MBTC-18-05-13- Elstow May Festival. Elstow Abbey.

Pupils from Elstow Lower School maypole dancing

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.

MBTC-20-05-13- Dementia Exhibition. Bedford

Sue Wilson  Bedford Health Psychotherapist at the Dementia Exhibition held in the Harpur Suite, Bedford.

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.

Sport rss

Mark Cullen in action for Stockport - photo: Mike Petch www.mphotographic.co.uk

Cullen wants promotion for Luton Town

Striker Mark Cullen has only one thing on his mind next season, promotion, writes Mike Simmonds.

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BMS coach Whitwham helps GB U17s

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.

Mark Tyler

Committed Tyler had no desire to ever leave Kenilworth Road

Leaving Luton Town was never on goalkeeper Mark Tyler’s mind after he penned a new one-year deal at the club last week.

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Adam Watkins with former Town boss Paul Buckle

Watkins slams former Hatters coach Emberson

Released midfielder Adam Watkins has launched a scathing attacking on his treatment at the hands of previous Town boss Paul Buckle and his coaching staff, writes Mike Simmonds.

James Stevenson in action for Histon. Pic: Warren Gunn.

New boy Stevenson wants to rocket into Town first team

New Town midfielder James Stevenson is going to give his all to nailing down a first team place this season, writes Mike Simmonds.

Alex Lawless

Lawless signs on to achieve promotion goal

The burning ambition of securing promotion back into the Football League with Luton Town was the main reason behind Alex Lawless’s decision to sign a new two year deal at the club, writes Mike Simmonds.

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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.

Lifestyle rss

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Review: Don’t cry for Evita

Review by Alan Wooding

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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.

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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.

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TRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam

Rural villages, floating markets and top-class tailors are all highlights of a trip to Vietnam, says Tori Mayo.

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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 rss

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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.

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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.

Rail news.

Commuters’ anger over ‘runaway’ train incident

Angry commuters were left stranded at Bedford station after the train driver went straight through Flitwick without stopping.

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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.

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.

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