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Mayor Dave turns Street Lights Green
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
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
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…
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The Proposed Giant Incinerator Near Stewartby - An Appalling Prospect
US waste giant Covanta have now submitted their application for a mammoth 600,000-tonne incinerator at Rookery Pit near Stewartby. The plans present an appalling prospect for local residents and for…
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Chris Huhne delivers speech on Labour's legacy
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
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…
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WHAT IS THE COST OF KEEPING STREETS CLEAN?
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…
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RBS must use profits to help struggling businesses - Williams
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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Councillor Sawyer seeks to ease difficult crossings for disabled residents
Councillor David Sawyer, Liberal Democrat De Parys Ward, is campaigning to improve the crossings in a number of streets throughout De Parys for disabled residents in the area. Three of the busiest…
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Great News for Bedford Academy
I am delighted that the Bedford Academy was included by the government amongst the schools listed previously as 'for discussion' which will receive funding for the projects planned under the Building…