Bedfordshire
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Review: This ageing ‘Ska8ter Boi’ still has a crush on Avril
The sun was shining, people were smiling, it was the perfect day to kick off this year's Bedford Summer Sessions with Avril Lavine and what a gig it was. While live music in Bedford Park...
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Kempston Rugby Club’s Sian Mills selected for England Deaf squad
On a usual weekend, Sian Mills is Kempston Rugby Club's sports therapist but come August, Mills will be donning the boots for England herself after she was selected for the England Deaf squad...
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Rent in Bedford costs more than two-fifths of the average wage
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Average rent in Bedford costs more than two-fifths of the average wageThe average rent in Bedford costs more than two-fifths of the area's median wage, new figures show.
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North Bedfordshire Reform UK candidate says Reform UK will “upset the French”
The Reform UK candidate for North Bedfordshire said the country is in a terrible state, but that her party can fix it. Pippa Clayton added that she’s pleased Nigel Farage has come out of retirement...
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It’s official – Bedford Borough primary school teacher is one of the best in the country
A year 2 teacher at Sharnbrook Primary School has been named as a Silver Winner, in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Meshelle Headley who has been at the school for 30 years, was heralded by...
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: "There's still more to do" says Conservative North Bedfordshire candidate
Richard Fuller said as an MP he has been accessible and “accomplished some things” over the last five years, but “there is more to do”.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: Bedford candidate says Reform UK is "genuine alternative" to Labour and Tories
The Reform UK candidate for Bedford said constituents are “disgusted by the two major parties” and his party is the real vote for change.
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“There is more to do,” says North Bedfordshire Conservative candidate
Richard Fuller said as an MP he has been accessible and “accomplished some things” over the last five years, but “there is more to do”. The Conservative candidate for North...
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Deadline looming for Bedfordshire residents to have their say on council’s Local Transport Plan
It is the last chance for Bedfordshire residents to have their say on the future of the region’s transport.
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Police investigating damage to Bedford & Kempston MP candidate campaign boards
Bedfordshire Police are investigating after the independent candidate for Bedford & Kempston MP in the forthcoming election says his boards were vandalised in three different locations...
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Voters are “disgusted” by major parties says Bedford & Kempston Reform UK candidate
The Reform UK candidate for Bedford said constituents are “disgusted by the two major parties” and his party is the real vote for change. Matt Lansley said: “Millions of people...
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Gaza top priority for Bedford & Kempston voters claims Green candidate
The Green candidate to be Bedford’s next MP says Gaza is one of the constituency’s biggest issues. Ben Foley said: “It’s unusual for a foreign policy issue to be so important to people...
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Trailblazing former Bedfordshire Lord-Lieutenant gets honorary doctorate from Cranfield University
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Trailblazing former Lord-Lieutenant gets honorary doctorate from Cranfield UniversityBedfordshire’s first ever female Lord-Lieutenant, Helen Nellis, was bestowed with an honorary doctorate at a special ceremony at Cranfield University this week (June 26).
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Beds Armed Forces and Veterans to receive free bus travel this weekend
Serving and former military heroes in Bedfordshire will be able to take advantage of free travel on local buses as Stagecoach East announced that it would offer to carry them for free this Armed Forces Weekend.
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Leadership ‘spat’ sees Central Bedfordshire Council’s deputy leader sacked
A spat over the leadership of the Independent administration on Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) has led to the sacking of its deputy leader Hayley Whitaker from her executive roles on the...
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Letter voicing conerns about Bedfordshire's deputy police and crime commissioner 'sent in error'
A letter and report outlining Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel's recommendations on the appointment of the deputy police and crime commissioner was sent out in error, Bedford Borough Council has said.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: Gaza one of Bedford's biggest issues says Green Party candidate
The Green candidate to be Bedford’s next MP says Gaza is one of the constituency’s biggest issues.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk One person taken to hospital after two-car crash on A6 junction near Bedford
One person was taken to hospital after a crash on the A6 near Houghton Conquest.
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Blind puppy Busta needs our help so he can get back out there and enjoy the walks he loves so much
Busta the eight-month-old puppy from Wixams might be blind but he's never let that stop him from living life to the full. Unfortunately, Busta's knees are another matter and he now needs...
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Ciao Bedford! The Italian Festival is back
Bedford's hugely popular Italian Festival returns on Sunday, 7 July with everything you'd expect from la Bella Italia - food, music, cars and more food. From midday until 6pm, Bedford's Italian community...
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More community policing needed says Conservative candidate for Mid Bedfordshire
Mid Bedfordshire needs more community policing, the Conservative candidate for next month’s general election has said. Blake Stephenson said: “I’ve been sitting on the Bedfordshire...
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School robotics clubs given boost by charitable funding
Robotics clubs at Bedford Academy and Bedford School have been given a boost thanks to a partnership between The Harpur Trust and the Worshipful Company of Founders. The funding has enabled...
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Two men arrested in Bedford town centre - one for breach of bail and the other recalled to prison
Officers collared two men in Bedford town centre this morning (June 27).
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Bedford teacher awarded silver title in National Teaching Awards
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Bedford primary teacher awarded silver title in National Teaching AwardsA Bedford teacher has officially been named among the best in the country.
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New report predicts Universal theme park to generate £50bn for the UK plus thousands of local jobs
The Universal theme park and resort that is proposed to be built on the outskirts of Kempston could generate billions in economic benefit, says a report released today (26 June). And the benefits will be felt...
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Funding in place to start food waste collections in Bedford
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Funding in place to start food waste collections - but council still looking for best optionsBedford Borough Council has funding in place to start a food waste collection service, a meeting heard.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: "We have to bring power to local communities" says Lib Dem North Bedfordshire candidate
The Lib Dem candidate for North Bedfordshire said communities, not central government, should be allowed to find solutions to local issues, such as accessing the NHS.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: Lib Dem candidate for Bedford backs pledge to fund more GPs
In their manifesto the Liberal Democrats said everyone should get the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it.
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Heathrow fire: Flames and smoke pour from truck parked at British Airways plane as firefighters rush to scene
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Moment flames and smoke pour from airport truck parked at British Airways planeWatch as a fire rages through the airport truck parked close to a plane.
Watch as a fire rages through the airport truck parked close to a plane.
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Captain’s Day at Mowsbury Golf Club raises money for East Anglian Air Ambulance Service
The East Anglian Air Ambulance Service are the beneficiaries of a year's worth of fundraising for the captain's charity at Mowsbury Golf Club for 2024 beginning with the annual Captain's Day...
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Letters: “Farage has been holding the map while recent PM’s have driven UK into a ditch”
In their letter published on 24 June, Mr. or Ms. J. Whiten is mistaken on several levels. There has only been one ‘scheduled’ general election in the UK: that of 7 May 2015 upon the expiration of the Tory-Lib Dem...
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Fewer same-sex marriages in Bedford than before pandemic
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Fewer same-sex marriages in Bedford than before pandemic - but not by muchFewer same-sex couples got married in Bedford in 2022 than before the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.
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Miraculous escape as one person walks away with minor injuries following multi-car collision between Toddington and Brogborough
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Miraculous escape as one person walks away with minor injuries following multi-car collision on M1One person walked away with minor injuries following a road traffic collision on the M1.
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Appeal to find missing teenager who was last seen in Kempston
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Appeal to find missing teenager who was last seen in Kempston nearly one week agoA 17-year-old teenager who was last seen in Kempston has been missing for nearly a week.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: Does an address matter? Lib Dem candidate for Mid Beds doesn't live on patch
The Lib Dem candidate for Mid Bedfordshire said he's not going to come up with any excuses for not living in the constituency.
- www.bedfordtoday.co.uk General Election: Reform UK is "the party for the people" says North Bedfordshire candidate
The Reform UK candidate for North Bedfordshire said the country is in a terrible state, but that her party can fix it.
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Back-to-back British GT Championship podiums for Walker after Spa debut
Alex Walker's form behind the wheel continued at the weekend as the Bedfordian motor racing star scored a second consecutive podium finish in the GT4S class of the British GT Championship...
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Universal theme park in Bedford could generate £50 billion to economy
www.bedfordtoday.co.uk Universal theme park near Bedford could generate £50 billion to economyWe already know the Universal theme park and resort – if it goes ahead – could create up to 10,000 jobs.
