DCSIMG

Sponsored by Michael R Peters
News rss

editorial image

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.

No Caption ABCDE

Crowds flock to car show

Record crowds flocked to the 16th Bedfordshire Classic Motor Show held in the grounds of Woburn Abbey.

No Caption ABCDE

Shop is finalist in awards

A stationery shop has been nominated as one of the top card retailers in the UK.

b13-510 Tributes left at Vineyard Way

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.

b13-484 Bytesize with Kerry Cash at Michael Bailey in Bedford

‘Top shop Michael Bailey’ video

Fifth Avenue Hair and Beauty Spa owner Kerry Cash talks to us about her favourite shop in Bedford.

b13-497 Paul Duckett new mayor of Ampthill

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.

Sport rss

MBTC-09-02-13- Bedford Blues v Jersey. Goldington Rd Bedford.

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.

Steve Stubbings, left, captains Beds for the last time this week

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.

Mark Cullen scores for Stockport against Dartford - pic: Mike Petch Mike Petch MPhotographic

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.

Bedford Blues v Doncaster Knights. wk 16.

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.

b13-415 Bedford Blues v 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.

London Welsh v Bedford Blues. wk 49.

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 rss

editorial image

Review: Don’t cry for Evita

Review by Alan Wooding

No Caption ABCDE

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.

editorial image

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 comment

TRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam

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

No Caption ABCDE

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

editorial image

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.

Canine Partners' Bedford Satellite

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.

No Caption ABCDE

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.

No Caption ABCDE

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.

loading...
Find It

"Business owner? - Claim your business and Advertise with us"

In association with qype logo

Looking for...

Featured advertisers

Jobs

Search for a job

Motors

Search for a car

Property

Search for a house

Weather for Bedford

Friday 24 May 2013

5 day forecast

Today

Light showers

Light showers

Temperature: 4 C to 9 C

Wind Speed: 29 mph

Wind direction: North

Tomorrow

Sunny spells

Sunny spells

Temperature: 6 C to 15 C

Wind Speed: 15 mph

Wind direction: North

Press Complaints Commission

This website and its associated newspaper adheres to the Press Complaints Commission’s Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then contact the Editor by clicking here.

If you remain dissatisfied with the response provided then you can contact the PCC by clicking here.

Bedford Today provides news, events and sport features from the Bedford area. For the best up to date information relating to Bedford and the surrounding areas visit us at Bedford Today regularly or bookmark this page.