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UPDATE: River death man named
The man who died after he went into the river, along The Embankment, has been named.
Time-lapse video shows how new Center Parcs has grown video
Center Parcs has released a time-lapse video showing how construction of its new Woburn Forest venue in Bedfordshire has progressed from September 2012 to June this year.
PREVIEW: First look at Higgins Bedford
The brand new redeveloped Higgins Bedford museum is set top open on Friday.
VIDEO: Showing cancer who’s boss! video
An army of thousands of mums, sisters and daughters made a poignant stand against cancer on Sunday by taking part in the Race For Life.
Creative pupils name hospital play room
Youngsters from Russell Lower School got their creative juices flowing by designing a name and logo for a sick children’s play room at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
Wootton united in memory of Michael
A music and football event in memory of the son of a councillor will take place on Saturday.
Sport
VIDEO: Pritchard surpasses Canadian record as he readies for Japan video
Record-breaking Canadian international James Pritchard is hoping that the Canucks can claim the Pacific Nations Cup with victory over Japan today, writes Mark Wood.
Ex-Blue Brightwell signs for Championship rivals Moseley
Former Bedford Blues forward Chris Brightwell has signed for Championship rivals Moseley.
Cricket round-up: Lidlington again thwarted by the weather
After three weeks without a game Lidlington were again thwarted by the weather against Wing & Wingrave in Morrants Four Counties League Division Six on Saturday.
Still confirms interest in Audel
Town boss John Still hasn’t ruled out entering the race to sign centre-half Thierry Audel, writes Mike Simmonds.
Hatters to sign title-winning defender
Hatters boss John Still is expecting to add a Conference title-winning defender to his squad today, writes Mike Simmonds.
Magpies confirm Kinnear appointment
Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of former Town boss Joe Kinnear as director of football on a three-year deal.
Video
VIDEO: Pritchard surpasses Canadian record as he readies for Japan video
Record-breaking Canadian international James Pritchard is hoping that the Canucks can claim the Pacific Nations Cup with victory over Japan today, writes Mark Wood.
Lifestyle
Travel: A taste of real Turkey
Turkey may be one of this summer’s major tourist destinations, but it’s still possible to escape the crowds.
Alan Dee’s movie preview: World War Z, Snitch, A Haunted House
The first thing to get sorted about Brad Pitt’s new summer blockbuster is whether you’ll be able to order tickets through that infuriating automated service so many multiplexes mistakenly swear by.
Review: The East
The phrase “keep your friends close and your enemies closer” is repeatedly used in communal society, be it political or social.
VIDEO: Roller derby fun at the weekend video
It was a roller derby derby on Saturday (June 15) with two local teams going head to head the Bunyan Sports Centre.
Matt Adcock’s film review: Man Of Steel video
What if a film dreamed of becoming something other than what society had intended?
Connells spreads the word as ‘help to buy’ offer boosts market
The Help to Buy scheme is providing a welcome boost to the new homes market and construction industry with developers across the area reporting a strong take up of the government initiative.
Community
UPDATE: Man found in river dies
The man who has dragged out of the river, along the Embankment yesterday, has sadly died.
James gets on his bike for colleague
The tragic death of a popular workmate has forced one of her Bedford-based colleagues onto his bike to ride the length of the UK in six days in her memory.
Staff from Tring’s oldest family business distraught after track death tragedy
The family of a Tring business owner who died after being hit by a train say they are ‘dismayed’ to have lost someone who was admired by so many people.
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Times Past: Post-war Ampthill cricketers
The Second World War was over and these cricketers were ready to enjoy life on the square.
Step into summer with stylish shorts
With the summer finally upon us the man indoors has been pestering me for a pair of shorts to keep cool in.
High Street learns skills
Independent retailers in Bedford have joined together to sign up to the launch of a new national digital learning platform.
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Wednesday 19 June 2013
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Light rain
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