- Healthcare regulator chief quits
- Toddler critically ill after crash
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- Mild weather hits Centrica profits
- Son's tribute to funnyman Carson
- Labour suspends MP over 'assault'
- RBS losses hit £2bn amid bonus row
- Tube staff under attack, says RMT
- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- GPs 'overpaid for ghost patients'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
Mid Beds
Nadine Dorries’ monthly column: Sorry, but there’s no conspiracy and no secrecy for the sake of secrecy
THERE are certain words in Britain that are bound to arouse public interest and are often liberally doused over headlines or campaigns to add a touch of spice.
Thief chased by passer-by
A BRAVE passer-by helped an off-duty police officer wrestle a thief to the ground after he stole £50 from a pensioner at a cashpoint.
Town slates parking enforcement vehicle
BUSINESSES and residents who have been hit repeatedly by Central Beds Council’s new CCTV parking enforcement vehicle, have criticised the authority’s “money-making scheme”.
Village pub re-opens after massive refurb
A VILLAGE pub that has lain empty for over a year has had a new lease of life after more than £500,000 was ivested in it.
24-hour shift system for firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS in Bedfordshire are set for a major overhaul of how they work, with a new 24-hour shift system being introduced later this year.
Central Beds Council’s monthly column with deputy leader Councillor Maurice Jones: Cutting costs and improving efficiency
THIS has been a big week for Central Bedfordshire Council. Following a long process of planning and consultation, the executive signed off the budget for next year, recommending that full council approve it on the February 23.
Going green means savings for school
INTRODUCING cutting-edge solar panels is set to mean big-money savings at Kingsmoor Lower School.
Public praise for saving £2.6million
WASTE representing more than £2.6million in landfill tax has been diverted from landfill thanks to residents’ “magnificent” recycling record, says Central Beds Council
Wind turbine at forest is approved
PLANS for a wind turbine in Marston Moretaine have been given the go-ahead.
Lorry loses bricks on Flitwick roundabout
A LORRY has shed its bricks on a roundabout in Flitwick causing traffic to come to a standstill.
Rebels roll to victory in regional skate-off
FLITWICK’S very own roller derby team were celebrating this weekend after coming out victorious in their first ever public game on Saturday.
Cadet mosaic
AIR cadets from the 207 (Cranfield) Squadron received a belated Christmas present from inmates at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes - a mosaic of their crest.
Rail delays on Thameslink route
TRAIN services to and from Bedford are currently experiencing delays of up to 30 minutes.
More cash for pupils, please
SCHOOL children are being “short-changed by an outdated funding formula” says Central Beds Council.
Air Cadets’ medal haul
AIR cadets from Mid Beds proved themselves to be good sports when they returned home with a clutch of medals from a regional competition.
Nadine Dorries’ monthly column: How I am leading the war against the incinerator
THERE is little enough at the best of times for the people of Bedfordshire to find endearing about Chris Huhne, the Liberal Democrat MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, twice failed leadership candidate, inept leaker of cabinet papers, and menace to road users.
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Weather for Bedford
Thursday 23 February 2012
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