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UPDATE: 30 people test positive for Covid in Bedford Holly Patel

Education
Fewer Bedford secondary school pupils offered a place at top pick school Federica Bedendo

People
Bedfordshire duo break UK land speed record with historic run in classic car Reporter

Crime
Man taken to hospital after being attacked in Bedford town centre Clare Turner

People
Delta variant results in 'difficult decision' to postpone Shuttleworth's Great B... Steve Sims

Health
Hundreds of abortions recorded in Bedford as home treatment rules are relaxed Alex Ross

Health
Here are some of the best rated doctor’s surgeries in Bedford borough as voted b... Reporter

Coronavirus
UPDATE: Almost 30 people test positive for Covid in Bedford Clare Turner

Coronavirus
Drop-in Pfizer vaccines offered in Bedford town centre Clare Turner

Coronavirus
Bedford Covid cases finally drop in Queen's Park and Bromham and Biddenham - but... Clare Turner

Politics
Corner shop in Bedford could be ‘put out of business’ claim after discovery of 1... David Tooley, local democracy reporter

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Roadworks to widen Clapham Road in Bedford begin next week - and will be complet... Clare Turner

People
Calling all Bedford bus users - how do you fancy starring in Stagecoach's new vi... Clare Turner

People
MP says East West Rail boss must visit North East Bedfordshire to "walk" propose... Clare Turner

News
Drivers advised to plan ahead if using M1 in Bedfordshire after lorry hits bridg... Clare Turner

People
Unsafe bridge at Kempston Mill won't reopen until autumn Clare Turner

People
Midland Road revamp on the cards for Bedford after council awarded £22.6m Clare Turner

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Crime
Bedford child sex abuser jailed for five years Clare Turner

People
Police release picture of missing teenager from Bedford Clare Turner

Crime
Bedford woman jailed for burglary - after victim put her in an arm lock as she t... Clare Turner

People
Police use football initiative in Bedford schools to break down barriers Reporter

Crime
Police investigate incident of sheep worrying in Bedfordshire Clare Turner

Crime
Covid rulebreakers in Bedfordshire slapped with more than £5,000 in court fines Alex Ross

Crime
Fly-tipper fined £400 after dumping building waste near Bedford Joanna Gravett

Crime
Man taken to hospital after being attacked in Bedford street Clare Turner

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Weather
Expect thunderstorms in Bedford up until Saturday Reporter

Weather
Bank holiday weather: sunshine expected for Bedford as temperatures rise Newsdesk

Weather
Temperatures are set to soar in Bedford Newsdesk

Weather
Snow in Bedford following a sunny Easter weekend - how long will the cold weathe... Newsdesk

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People
Calling all geeks and gamers - there's a new reason to come into Bedford Clare Turner

People
Signs of normal life resuming in Bedford, according to Google data Patrick Jack

People
Bedford pubs still taking in less than normal – as "freedom day" delayed Patrick Jack

People
Hundreds fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Bedford Patrick Jack

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Politics
Inspector rejects another attempt to build homes on Bedford borough village back... David Tooley, local democracy reporter

Coronavirus
Discussions taking place with big fashion retailer as council prepares for Bedfo... David Tooley, local democracy reporter

Coronavirus
Staff being paid to keep vaccination sites in Bedford open as up to half of jab ... David Tooley, local democracy reporter

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Other Sport
Former Bedford School pupil to compete in Tokyo Olympics Clare Turner

People
Bedford trio to tackle largest abseil tower in the world - a staggering 418ft Clare Turner

People
Maulden Lower School football team get a kick out of new sponsorship deal Clare Turner

Education
Bedfordshire teenager joins superyacht on the Mediterranean after completing col... Clare Turner

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Coronavirus
Test and Trace lost track of 600m lateral flow tests in England as 14% go unused Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Malta, Balearic Islands and Madeira among new additions to travel green list Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
All over 18s can ‘grab a jab’ at walk-in Covid vaccination sites this weekend Claire Schofield

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Coronavirus
UPDATE: Bedford records 13 new Covid cases for second day running Clare Turner

Coronavirus
Nearly 200 further Delta variant cases identified in Bedford Federica Bedendo

Home
Magical treasure hunt show makes its way to Bedford this summer Clare Turner

People
Celebrate the life of Bedford's Captain Sir Tom with cycling challenge Clare Turner

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Matt Hancock accused of having extra-marital affair with aide Gina Coladangelo Group Reporter

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Top 10 gut symptoms experienced by brits Gemma Francis

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Strawberry moon 2021: when to see the June supermoon from UK this week - and wha... Chelsea Rocks