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Holly through to national Teen Star finals
Talented Holly White has won a place in the national finals of the Teen Star competition.
Olympic music man opens new studio video
Music and film composer David Arnold, who has been involved with various James Bond films and the 2012 London Olympics, opened a new recording studio this week.
Expressions of interest made for operator of bars and clubs
A deadline for expressions of interest in rescuing a Milton Keynes company from adminstration passes this evening (Friday).
Store’s final bid for pup appeal
An appeal to sponsor a puppy which will be trained to help disabled people is close to reaching the total of £10,000 needed for the project.
Have Beds UKIP got the wrong idea?
Local UKIP chiefs have the wrong end of the stick when it comes to a Conservative pact Nadine Dorries MP claimed this week.
Operation cancellations increase
The number of operations cancelled by Bedford Hospital has increased by 30 per cent in a year.
Sport
Boulton backs Blues to overturn deficit at Newcastle
Phil Boulton says his ‘battled hardened’ Blues have what it takes to beat Newcastle Falcons in the RFU Championship final, despite trailing 18-9 after the first leg at Goldington Road, writes Michael Hann.
Histon boss believes duo will take chance with Hatters
Histon boss Brian Page felt Jim Stevenson and Danny Fitzsimons made the only decision they could by joining Luton Town this week.
Rowers impress at annual regatta
Bedford Girls’ School achieved some outstanding results at the town’s annual regatta despite the wretched conditions.
Fine medal haul for Modernian
Modernian Swimming Club’s U10 girls won an array of gold medals at the Mid Beds Open Meet.
PICTURES: Bedford Blues v Newcastle Falcons Picture gallery
Relive the big play-off final at Goldington Road with our gallery of pictures.
Rayer praises Blues afer first leg defeat to Falcons
Mike Rayer praised his side’s ‘pluck and courage’ in spite of their 18-9 defeat against Newcastle Falcons in the first-leg of the RFU Championship final at Goldington Road, writes Michael Hann.
Video
Olympic music man opens new studio video
Music and film composer David Arnold, who has been involved with various James Bond films and the 2012 London Olympics, opened a new recording studio this week.
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
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.
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Sunday 26 May 2013
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