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Mayor Dave turns Street Lights Green Thu 26th Aug 2010 Streetlights across Bedford Borough will now be powered by renewable energy after the Council agreed a new electricity and gas contract with suppliers.
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'GIVEACAR' TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Tue 24th Aug 2010 Stuck with an old clapped-out car? Unsure how to get rid of it? Bedford Borough Council is joining with Keep Britain Tidy to ask local residents to donate their old banger to Giveacar.co.uk.
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YOUNG PEOPLE NEED NEVER BE BORED THIS SUMMER Thu 12th Aug 2010 The first ever, 'Wootton Summer Scheme', runs from the 2nd - 13th August, with a range of sport and craft activities are on offer each day. The programme's celebratory event will be held on Thursday 12th August, at Memorial Hall, Wootton - with the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, in attendance at 10.30am.
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Chris Huhne delivers speech on Labour's legacy Wed 11th Aug 2010 Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne this morning delivered a speech on Labour's legacy at a joint press conference with Conservative Party Chairman, Sayeeda Warsi.
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Developer Supports Heritage Tea Towel Wed 11th Aug 2010 A tea towel showing important images from Shortstown's past has been produced by the local Neighbourhood Watch. The towel has been funded by national developer Bellway Homes who are currently building the new Cardington development in the village and wanted to do something to help the community. Cllr Sarah Holland, Liberal Democrat, Eastcotts Ward, has been working with both the developer and the local community to make sure the benefits of the new development are felt by all in the village.

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WHAT IS THE COST OF KEEPING STREETS CLEAN? Tue 10th Aug 2010 Bedford Borough Council is embarking upon a new campaign to rid the town of litter, graffiti, fly-tipping, and dog fouling on pavements and open spaces. The campaign will emphasise the cost to the taxpayer and also the detrimental effect upon communities.
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RBS must use profits to help struggling businesses - Williams Tue 10th Aug 2010 Commenting on the £1.1bn pre-tax half year profits announced by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) today, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Policy Committee, Stephen Williams said:
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