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New scholarships mark Games

A UNIVERSITY management school has launched 20 new Master of Business Administration (MBA) scholarships to mark the London 2012 Olympics.

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Major schools shake-up confirmed

PLANS for a major shake-up for schools in south Bedford have been confirmed, with two middle schools set to close.

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University trio unveil an electric revolution

A UNIVERSITY professor has developed a new way of harnessing energy to make batteries a thing of the past which is seen to be a world first.

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Bottom of the class: Urgent call for action after new report on Bedford Borough’s schools

EDUCATION in Bedford is in “urgent” need of leadership it was claimed this week after a new report showed standards in the borough are slipping behind.

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Going green means savings for school

INTRODUCING cutting-edge solar panels is set to mean big-money savings at Kingsmoor Lower School.

b12-161 Parliamentary under secretary of state for schools Lord Hill of Oareford visits the Bedford free school.

Minister sees the shape of things to come

PROSPECTIVE pupils at Bedford’s newest school were joined by a government minister on Monday, as they all discovered more about the future of education.

b12-151 School chef Tanya Watkin entered School Chef of the Year competition held at Bedford College.

VIDEO: Chef takes part in live cook-off video

A DINNERLADY wowed judges with her Thai fish cakes at the regional finals of a national cooking competition.

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Jobs: One in five parents "partly hope" their offspring don't get costly university place

Rising costs of university places are causing important changes in behaviour and making some parents hope the financial burden doesn't fall on them, research suggests.

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VIDEO: Beating the drum for a schools treat video

A DAYJOB as a rock ’n’ roll star is one thing, but travelling around the country teaching schoolchildren the tricks of the trade is rather fun too.

b12-144 Mobile Dinnerlady Tanya is competing in the regional finals of School Chef of the Year on Thursday.

Tanya receives highly commended accolade

A DINNERLADY wowed judges with her main course in the regional finals of a national cooking competition.

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Award puts the green in Greenfield

A SCHOOL has been awarded green flag status for the fourth time.

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New school preparing for bus-iness

PUPILS who join Bedford’s newest state school will be able to commute from Kempston with a dedicated bus service.

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School closed by weather

Icy weather conditions have stopped one school opening in Bedford Borough this morning, and have caused minor delays to the bus service.

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Students’ crowning glory

MONARCH Airlines recognised students from Bedford College at an awards ceremony for their achievements in travel and tourism studies.

Bedford High School building for sale

College set to take over High School

BEDFORD High School campus is set to be taken over by Bedford College when the school closes later this year.

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Uni applications drop eight per cent

THE number of students hoping to earn a place at the University of Bedfordshire this autumn has dropped by almost 1,500 compared to 12 months ago - but is still up on the figure from 2010.

Uni chief set for new role

PROFESSOR Les Ebdon is expected to be given a new government role helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Nahida touches down as Student of the Year

A BEDFORD Academy student has been named East of England Student of the Year after rubbing shoulders with Olympic athletes at a star-studded event held at Wembley Stadium.

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More cash for pupils, please

SCHOOL children are being “short-changed by an outdated funding formula” says Central Beds Council.

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