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Inspiring Music expands offer with contemporary music education initiative
Following a Youth Engagement survey, turntablism (or DJing) emerged as a popular area of interest, particularly among year 6 and year 7 pupils. In response, Inspiring Music has launched a programme providing a new whole class turntable set to Lancot Academy in Dunstable. The school is the first...
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Bedford has higher than average rate of premature deaths
People living in Bedford are more likely to die early than most people in England, a new study shows.
Bedford Poundland to close for good in August
Poundland in Midland Road will close for good in August.
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Win a VIP safari getaway this summer complete with hotel stay included
We have teamed up with Woburn Safari Park to offer the prize of a VIP getaway this summer complete with hotel stay included.
50 pictures of the crowds enjoying Bedford Summer Sessions - see if you can spot yourself
This year’s Bedford Summer Sessions blasted into the town with acts from McFly and Supergrass to Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett.
Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire to host stage three of Lloyds Tour of Britain Men
Stage 3 of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race and the UK’s largest free-to-spectate live sporting event will start from Midsummer Boulevard in Milton Keynes, and finish on Woburn Street in Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire. It marks the first time that the Lloyds Tour of Britain has c...
Dunstable businesses celebrate 40 years of the Town Council with shop window competition
To mark the 40th anniversary of Dunstable Town Council, local businesses were invited to join the celebrations by decorating their shop windows with a 40th birthday or anniversary display — and the results have been nothing short of spectacular!
Amber warning of torrential rain and thunderstorms to hit Bedfordshire
An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office with torrential rain and thunderstorms expected tomorrow morning (July 19).
Students at Dunstable school make generous collection for local charity
Year 10 students at Queensbury Academy in Dunstable have collected a wide range of toiletries for a local women’s refuge.
16 weeks of roadworks set to start in Bedford town centre this month
A 16-week scheme of roadworks in Bedford’s town centre is set to start at the end of July.
Third stage of cycling’s Tour of Britain to take place between Milton Keynes and Ampthill
The third stage of this year’s Tour of Britain cycling event is to take place between Milton Keynes and Ampthill, organisers have announced.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Flitwick stabbing
A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Flitwick last night.
Amicus Trust named Chairman’s charity
The announcement was made during the Council meeting on 17 July, where Cllr Collins praised the work of Amicus Trust in supporting individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Speaking about his decision, Councillor Collins said: Homelessness can affect anyone, and the causes are...
Thousands of Luton and Dunstable children in families hit by two-child limit
Thousands of children in Luton are living in households affected by the two-child limit, new figures show – as charities urged the Government to scrap the policy.
Thousands of Bedford children in families hit by two-child limit
Thousands of children in Bedford are living in households affected by the two-child limit, new figures show – as charities urged the Government to scrap the policy.
Bedford cafe announces it’s to close next month
A Hungarian cafe in Bedford’s Church Arcade is closing its doors for good on August 10.
18 people arrested across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire over robbery and theft
Eighteen people were arrested across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire yesterday (July 16) over offences including robbery and large-scale thefts.
Have your say on the future of air quality in Sandy
Your voice matters: have your say on our draft Air Quality Action Plan for Sandy. Sandy is the only area in Central Bedfordshire where an air quality action plan is required, due to previously elevated nitrogen dioxide levels although these have been consistently below the legal threshold since ...
Bedford MP stripped of trade envoy position after welfare rebellion
Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford, has been removed from his position as the UK’s Trade Envoy to Pakistan in a move understood to be part of a broader set of reprisals by Prime Minister Keir Starmer following a Labour backbench rebellion over proposed welfare cuts.
World Emoji Day: 10 emojis used differently between generations - and what they mean to Gen Z
The 💀 emoji may be more amused than menacing, depending on who sent it