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You may have seen a black 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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Big Mc’clean up along the River Great Ouse
Rubbish was a thing of the past on Sunday when McDonalds staff and other volunteers staged a riverside litter pick.
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.
“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.
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.
Sport
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.
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.
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.
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You may have seen a black 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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Lifestyle
TRAVEL : 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….”
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.
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.
Community
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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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.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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