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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.
Bedford
Operation cancellations increase
The number of operations cancelled by Bedford Hospital has increased by 30 per cent in a year.
Sonielia was ‘our angel’
A devastated family have paid tribute to ‘loving and loyal’ Sonielia Holmes who died following a fall at Bedford Hospital.
Could Riverside North works uncover Offa?
An eighth century king could be buried close to the site of the planned Riverside North development in Bedford, it was claimed this week.
Rhino protection work appeal
Preventing poachers from killing rhinos in Africa is still the mission of Bedford’s Frank Spiniello.
Becoming more aware of dementia video
Dementia awareness and support was top of the agenda on Monday with a special roadshow at the Harpur Suite.
Kempston
MURDER UPDATE: Video footage of the scene in Vineyard Way video
A murder investigation is open after a pensioner was stabbed to death at his home in Vineyard Way, Kempston.
MURDER UPDATE: Man arrested
Detectives investigating the death of a man in Kempston last night (Tuesday 14 May) have arrested a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Road closed for bridge repairs
Bridge repairs will see Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick closed to traffic from May 20.
Borough Villages
Inquest opened over bridge death
An inquest has been opened after a pensioner died at a bridge in Roxton.
Mid Beds
Shop is finalist in awards
A stationery shop has been nominated as one of the top card retailers in the UK.
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.
Commuters’ anger over ‘runaway’ train incident
Angry commuters were left stranded at Bedford station after the train driver went straight through Flitwick without stopping.
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.
Cops close down rave
Thanks to early information received from members of the public, Bedfordshire Police were able to close down an illegal rave which was planned in Flitwick on Bank Holiday Monday (May 6). At around 6.45pm, Bedfordshire Police received a call from a member of the public concerned about a gathering of 30 to 40 teenagers close to the Village Hall in Dunstable Road, Flitwick.
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Weather for Bedford
Saturday 25 May 2013
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Temperature: 5 C to 15 C
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