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 A woman has been rushed to Bedford Hospital after her car struck a lorry. Ambulance crews form Elms Farm and Kempston were deployed to the scene at the A428 ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Seven work colleagues will be taking on the 'Three Peak Challenge' in an attempt to raise cash for Macmillan cancer Support. The septulat who all work at Bedford-based Midas Pattern Company ...
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 One of Hollywood's top film producers has been honoured by the University of Bedfordshire. John Daly, whose films include Terminator, Platoon and The Last Emperor, has been awarded an Honorary Doctor ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Bel Miller achieved her childhood dream of becoming a Firefighter when she joined Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service as Retained Firefighter at Ampthill Fire Station in August ...
(19/08/2008)
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 A recovered agoraphobic and award-winning journalist from Bedfordshire, has written a new book aiming to help people beat agoraphobia ...
(16/08/2008)
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BY KEELEY KNOWLES
 One of Bedford's major drugs barons has been nailed by police and has joined his older brother in prison. Alex Clipston, 33, of Ashburnham Road, Bedford, was sentenced to six years ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Thrillseekers came to Bedfordshire this weekend to compete in a BASEjumping competition. The 'Who's your Daddy' series opened at Bedford River Festival last month before the second round took place in ...
(19/08/2008)
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The head of Bedford Borough Council's planning department has resigned from his position. It is thought that David Bailey has been offered a similar job at neighbouring Northampton Borough Council ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY CLIVE GRESSWELL
 A family, including a nine-year-old boy, incredibly managed to walk away from this crash at Loch Ness. The car careered off the road after being involved in a collision with another vehicle on Monday....
(16/08/2008)
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More Bedford articles....
A teenager has become one of the youngest sex offenders in Bedfordshire. The 14-year-old, who we cannot name for legal reasons, was sentenced for several offences, including sexual assault and voyeurism, ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY GARRICK ALDER
 A frail 90-year-old was given her marching orders from Bedford Hospital's Accident and Emergency department even though she had suffered a fractured shoulder and was going home alone ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Children at a holiday club have been locked indoors and told not to play outside because of a nearby illegal travellers' encampment ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY GARRICK ALDER
New information obtained by Bedfordshire on Sunday says the body of Dr David Kelly was not discovered despite the police helicopter flying directly over the spot where he was eventually ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Friends and family have paid tribute to a 22-year-old man killed during a holiday in Egypt. Michael Gendy, who was a student at the University of Central Lancashire, died after the ...
(19/08/2008)
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 The man who was cleared of the murder of former Ampthill model Rachel Nickell has been awarded £706,000 damages by the Home Office ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY KEELEY KNOWLES
 Environmental do-gooders are being told that there is a limit on the amount they can recycle. According to rules laid out by Bedfordshire County Council, people can only 'go green' a ...
(19/08/2008)
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Ex-offenders are being employed by First Capital Connect to give them 'a second chance'. The rail company would not confirm what jobs the offenders have or whether they employ any from ...
(19/08/2008)
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A karate teacher was working as a lunchtime supervisor at a lower school while he was having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl ...
(15/08/2008)
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A flasher who was identified by his white socks after exposing himself to a teenage girl has escaped prison ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Gang culture has grown rapidly over recent years with more and more young people being drawn into groups. Many members are carrying knives or firearms for protection but also to create ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY KEELEY KNOWLES
 The first modern airship cruise will begin here in Bedfordshire. Almost a century after the first German Zeppelin airship visited the Cardington Hangars, the new Zeppelin NT will embark on its ...
(18/08/2008)
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BY SIMON HUTCHINSON
 Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and Royal British Legion chairman who has died. Sandy Town Council held a one-minute silence at their meeting on Monday night for Max ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY SIMON HUTCHINSON
 Anglian Water has been slammed for taking six weeks to fix a water leak which residents say should have been dealt with in two hours ...
(19/08/2008)
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Police performance is improving steadily, according to figures released by Bedfordshire Police Authority. But the public is slightly more afraid of crime than it was last year ...
(15/08/2008)
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BY SIMON HUTCHINSON
 Patients are being urged to return crutches and walking frames to hospitals in an effort to save money. The call has come from Bedford Borough and Bedfordshire County councillor John Mingay ...
(19/08/2008)
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Lib Dem councillors are calling for a stay of execution for a popular bowls club that is threatened with closure. With 66 paid-up members, Bedford Priory Bowling Club has the highest ...
(19/08/2008)
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 Friends of Bedford's longest serving landlord who retired in June were shocked this week to learn of his sudden death in Ireland...
(19/08/2008)
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BY KEELEY KNOWLES
 A vision for the new Central Bedfordshire Council has finally been agreed on. It is 'to improve quality of life of all in Central Bedfordshire and enhance the unique character of ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY MICHAEL ROADNIGHT
 It was a case of all change for Bedfordshire Girl Guide Frances Rix last week when she exchanged her normal rustic life for 17 days in India ...
(19/08/2008)
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BY KEELEY KNOWLES
 Think you could offer either of these retired greyhounds a place to rest their paws? If the answer is yes then the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire branch of the Retired Greyhound ...
(19/08/2008)
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WOODWORKS! 2008
 The British Lumberjack Sports Association will again be the highlight at this year's Woodworks! show at the Forest of Marston Moretain - the region's best festival of woodlands and wood ...
(15/08/2008)
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 A large new residential development site in the west of Bedford, unrivalled for its scale within the region, has been attracting attention because of its archaeological importance ...
(15/08/2008)
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 The Bedfordshire branch of a countryside preservationist group is marking 21 years of actively promoting the appreciation of the county's countryside with its first awards scheme ...
(19/08/2008)
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Two young people from Bedfordshire have been hand-picked from 2,000 applicants to attend an Edinburgh TV Festival scheme. Francesca Borrelli and Samuel Burr have been picked for the TV talent scheme ...
(19/08/2008)
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 A woman was airlifted to hospital in Cambridge after a serious car crash in Cardington ...
(19/08/2008)
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 A woman was airlifted to hospital in Cambridge after a serious car crash in Cardington ...
(19/08/2008)
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 The National Union of Students (NUS) has called for a celebration of this year's A-level results and to shake off the 'humbug' approach that dominates annual coverage ...
(14/08/2008)
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A charity is offering a free gap-year option to Bedfordshire students who may have gained unexpected A-level results whether for better or worse ...
(14/08/2008)
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 A Bedford School student has come in the top ten nationally in chemistry as the school has again seen high levels of success in its A-level results ...
(14/08/2008)
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 It's a stressful time for students all around Bedfordshire as they receive their A-level exam results and celebrity Samaritans supporter Pixie Geldof has said there is someone to talk to ...
(14/08/2008)
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 Students in the sixth form at Bedford Modern School have produced a record breaking set of results at A-Level with 75 per cent of students achieving either an A or ...
(14/08/2008)
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 As Bedfordshire County Council's 'Recycle Now!' branding celebrates in tenth anniversary a report has said it is recognised by 93 per cent of the county's population ...
(13/08/2008)
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 Bedford Borough Council have said that a third of pensioners nationally are not claiming the benefits they maybe entitled to - but that help is at hand ...
(13/08/2008)
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 A survey by Age Concern Bedfordshire has revealed that 83 per cent of people over 55 years of age whose car broke down in the East of England said that ...
(14/08/2008)
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 TV Licensing has urged students in Bedford preparing for university to swot up on requirements to ensure they don't get hit with a hefty fine at the start of term ...
(13/08/2008)
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 Thousands of households are to be asked to complete a short survey form to help councils ensure the right type of housing is provided in the future ...
(13/08/2008)
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 As costs rise dramatically St John Ambulance, Bedfordshire, have felt the pinch and are to conduct a door-to-door campaign throughout the county to raise funds to to sustain and develop their operations ...
(15/08/2008)
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 Budding crime scene investigators will be able to learn how forensic science can help solve crimes in a new course at the University of Bedfordshire ...
(19/08/2008)
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 A Bedford stationer has teamed up with the Duchess of York in a major fundraising campaign for her charity, Children in Crisis, with the aim of raising £10,000 to educate ...
(12/08/2008)
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 Police are appealing for witnesses to an armed robery at a shop in Kempston. The robbery took place at the One Stop Shop on Hillgrounds Road at 9.30pm on Saturday ...
(12/08/2008)
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A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Philippa Miller, 19-years-old, of Park Road, Moggerhanger was prounounced dead at Bedford Hospital...
(19/08/2008)
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A would-be soldier has been jailed for three and a half years for drugs and firearms offences. Matthew Grabecki, 22, drew the attention of police when he fired a legally owned shotgun...
(19/08/2008)
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A teenager has died after his car ended up in a front garden. James Gilmore, 19, of Flitwick Road, Maulden died yesterday evening...
(12/08/2008)
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Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and Royal British Legion chairman who has died. Sandy Town Council held a one-minute silence at their meeting on Monday night for Max ...
(19/08/2008)
Patients are being urged to return crutches and walking frames to hospitals in an effort to save money. The call has come from Bedford Borough and Bedfordshire County councillor John Mingay ...
(19/08/2008)
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Friends of Bedford's longest serving landlord who retired in June were shocked this week to learn of his sudden death in Ireland...
(19/08/2008)
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A vision for the new Central Bedfordshire Council has finally been agreed on. It is 'to improve quality of life of all in Central Bedfordshire and enhance the unique character of ...
(19/08/2008)
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As Bedfordshire County Council's 'Recycle Now!' branding celebrates in tenth anniversary a report has said it is recognised by 93 per cent of the county's population ...
(13/08/2008)
Police are appealing for witnesses to an armed robery at a shop in Kempston. The robbery took place at the One Stop Shop on Hillgrounds Road at 9.30pm on Saturday ...
(12/08/2008)
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