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UPDATE: Bedford records over 150 new Covid cases in 24 hours Reporter

Coronavirus
Half of over-50s in Bedford have had their booster jab Reporter

Politics
Call for fully-funded payrise for council staff 'undermined national process' John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Christmas
Watch the elephants ‘un-decorate’ their Christmas trees at Whipsnade Zoo Reporter

Coronavirus
UPDATE: Bedford records over 90 new Covid cases in 24 hours Clare Turner

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Passenger numbers down at Bedford's railway stations as more stay at home Reporter

People
Naughty elves will be visiting Bedfordshire gardens to collect letters to Santa Joanna Gravett

Politics
'Low level' concerns included in guidance to keep Bedford schoolchildren safe John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Business
Meet the Bedford man who created multivitamin business during the 'boredom of lo... Clare Turner

News
High praise for Beds Fire and Rescue Service at awards Lynn Hughes

People
Bedford charity given £366k by the National Lottery to help support those affect... Clare Turner

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Gritters to hit Bedford tonight as temperatures fall below zero Clare Turner

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New look Bedford High Street fully reopened in time for Christmas Clare Turner

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Northbound lanes to stay open during peak times to ease disruption on Clapham Ro... Clare Turner

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Bedford misses out as Luton gets extra semi-fast rail service over winter Clare Turner

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Cyclist left with life-threatening injuries following serious collision on the A... Clare Turner

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Gritters to hit Bedford tonight as sleet expected Clare Turner

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Crime
Man tries to rob 12-year-old boy as he walks to school in Bedford Clare Turner

Crime
Bedford man charged with numerous sexual offences with a child Clare Turner

Crime
Less tolerance could be behind increase of 999 calls to Bedfordshire Police John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Crime
Hundreds of knife convictions and cautions for Bedfordshire children Reporter

People
Stop and search can damage confidence in police says deputy chief constable John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Crime
Police bust cannabis factory in Poets area of Bedford Clare Turner

People
Family appeal for public's help after their dog was stolen in Marston Moretaine Reporter

Crime
Luton man dies following collision on A507 near Maulden Steve Sims

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Gritters to hit Bedford tonight as temperatures plummet Clare Turner

People
As fears over lack of gritter drivers spreads across Britain, Bedford council vo... Clare Turner

Weather
Yellow warning for Bedford as rain forecast Clare Turner

People
Bedford Cineworld claims cinema is the best place to chill as temperatures conti... Clare Turner

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People
Hundreds fewer people claiming unemployment benefits in Bedford Reporter

Lifestyle
Get this year's Christmas shopping done at The Higgins Bedford on Sunday Clare Turner

Lifestyle
Take a look around Bedford's new look PizzaExpress Clare Turner

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Politics
Council tax fraud and blue-badge misuse among biggest drains council funds John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Education
Answers over a Bedford school's missing £1.2 funding are no closer Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

Education
Lengthy wait for explanation over missing £1.2million for school criticised Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

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People
Bedford teenager records her first album Reporter

Education
Beds Police Commissioner boosts safety campaign for youngsters on their bikes Lynn Hughes

Education
£3.3 million awarded to upgrade Bedford's very own Hogwarts Clare Turner

Education
Covid advice to Bedford schools is set to be reviewed next week John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

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Coronavirus
Covid starts to spike in Clapham, Oakley and Thurleigh with 68 new cases Clare Turner

Coronavirus
Spain introduces strict new entry requirements in response to Omicron Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Number of children off school in England due to Covid sees sharp rise Helen Johnson

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Coronavirus
EVENING UPDATE: Nearly 120 new Covid cases recorded in Bedford Clare Turner

People
Missing 15-year-old girl found safe and well Clare Turner

People
£1.5million makeover for Wyboston Lakes Resort has begun Laura Hutchinson

People
Missing 15-year-old from Bedford found safe and well Clare Turner

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