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Hand stuck in vending machine at Bedford Hospital

A MEMBER of the public has managed to get their hand stuck in a vending machine at Bedford Hospital.

Group tackles mental health problems

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

A GROUP of concerned people are rawing attention to depression among young men.

Penniless bus driver turns away student

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

A SCHOOLGIRL was refused entry onto a bus because the driver did not have enough change for her £20 note, leaving her stranded.

Huff and puff over cannabis stink in Bedford street

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

BUSINESS owners are fed up with the ‘stink of marijuana’ wafting down their road, claiming loiterers smoking drugs on the street intimidate customers.

Send your RECless stories in

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

FROM EL James to Joseph Heller, both started their literary careers with short stories and you could too.

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Features

IT’S common to find we’re scared of what we don’t understand, so to mark Autism Awareness Day next Tuesday, we spoke to charity Autism Bedfordshire (AB) about why the disability is so
CLASSROOM education isn’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.
AFTER being told her brother had a brain tumour, BIANCA CHADDA from Bedford decided to raise some money for his CLIC Sargent nurses.
RECENT figures have shown that there were 6,188 people living with HIV in the East of England at the end of 2011 and a quarter of these people were undiagnosed, leaving them at risk of serious health problems.
WITH a drop in policing numbers becoming an increasing concern for residents across Bedford Borough a new emergency response company has been set up to combat the lack of boots on the ground.
We took to the streets to hear why you think of the new music shop
MOST people get home after work on a cold winter’s night and settle down for a glass of wine and an evening in front of the TV.
WHAT happens when the doors close at the end of the day at a Bedford auction house? KATHRYN CAIN goes behind the scene to find out more.
AN animal charity which is opening a new shop in Bedford next week is already ‘knee-deep in abandoned kittens’.
Katie was diagnosed with anorexia when she was fifteen, but after only three years on, she is now inspiring others and promoting health from her personal experiences.

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Top Sport

Rugby Union: Gillanders pleased Bedford Blues have another shot at Newcastle Falcons

A lot of supporters may have hoped that Blues would take on Leeds Carnegie – and not Newcastle Falcons – in the Championship final.

Rugby League: Bedford Tigers thrash Stowmarket for second win of the season

Published: Mon 20 May 2013

Bedford Tigers ran in 11 tries as they demolished Stowmarket Titans 60-8 to make it two wins from two in this year’s East Premier League.

Rugby Union: Bedford Blues chairman praises Mike Rayer and pledges promotion discussions if club win final

Published: Mon 20 May 2013

Bedford Blues chairman Geoff Irvine has been quick to praise the efforts of Director of Rugby Mike Rayer who has masterminded the club’s route to the Championship final.

Rugby Union: Dorrian praises impact of Bedford Blues forwards

Published: Sun 19 May 2013

Myles Dorrian paid tribute to the Bedford Blues forwards as the club prepare for the Championship final showdown with Newcastle.

Cricket: Bedfordshire's quarter final hopes still in their own hands

Published: Sun 19 May 2013

Although bitterly disappointed to lose to Oxfordshire in the last over at Bicester two weeks ago, Bedfordshire know they are still very much in the chase for a place in the quarter finals of the MCCA Trophy.

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60 Seconds with...

We hear it’s ME Awareness Week – can you tell us a bit about the illness?
What does The Zimbabwe Aid Trust do?
How long have you been a chef then, Andy?
With so many Indian restaurants in Bedford, what makes Karma different?
We’re assuming from your surname you were born into the beer business? I was born in Bedford and into the firm, Charles Wells is my great grandfather.
So you’re showcasing pictures of 50 fabulous brides at the Sharnbrook Hotel on April 16-17 and Bedford College South Bank Arts Centre May 6-10, how is it different to any other wedding photo show?
So you’re showcasing pictures of 50 fabulous brides at the Sharnbrook Hotel on April 16-17 and Bedford College South Bank Arts Centre May 6-10, how is it different to any other wedding photo show?
What exactly is the Harrold Pit Run and what does it involve?
Will you be treating yourself to an Easter egg this Sunday?
What is ICT all about?