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Group tackles mental health problems

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.

Holly hits the top notes for contest

Published: Thu 16 May 2013

HAVING made it through two tough rounds of a national singing competition, Holly White is now just one step away from performing at The O2 in London.

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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: Dorrian praises impact of Bedford Blues forwards

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.

Rugby Union: Departing Bedford Blues winger Bassett eyes fairytale ending

Published: Sat 18 May 2013

Tasting victory in the Championship final may mean more to Josh Bassett than most as he will be aiming for a fairytale swansong.

Water Polo: Town teacher on GB coaching staff

Published: Sat 18 May 2013

Bedford Modern School P.E teacher Tim Whitwham, pictured, was part of the coaching staff as Great Britain U17s just missed out on qualifying for this year’s European Championships.

Rugby Union: Ben Ransom looks for chinks in Newcastle's armour as Bedford Blues gear up for final

Published: Fri 17 May 2013

Blues try hero Ben Ransom believes that there are cracks in the Newcastle Falcons armour ahead of the make-or-break Championship final.

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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?