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“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.
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.
Children in care awarded
Borough Hall took on a James Bond theme to honour looked after children and their achievements this week.
Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’
Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.
VIDEO: Car collides with wall video
Firefighters worked for over an hour to free a trapped motorist from her vehicle today.
Sport
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.
Bedford Athletic honour their stars from an historic season
An historic season for Bedford Athletic was celebrated with their Annual Awards night at the recent Players Dinner.
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.
Coach Whitwham helps GB U17 Water Polo team
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.
Twins get England U16 handball call-up
Bedford twins Nathan and Aston Grant-Williams have just been selected for England’s U16 handball squad for this summer’s tour to Scotland, despite only taking up the sport just over a year ago
Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events
Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events
Video
“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.
Lifestyle
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.
‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’
It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.
Youth welcome to roll up for bowls
As I enthusiastically stepped out onto the green at Wilstead Bowls Club, I was optimistic about discovering a hidden talent and leaving the other members bowled-over by my skills.
Community
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.
Covanta to go up in smoke?
The future of a controversial waste incinerator hangs in the balance after bosses announced their plan to sell the site.
Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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