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BEDFORD CELEBRATES BRITAIN IN BLOOM
The team behind Bedford in Bloom were celebrating into the early hours of this morning after coming top of the class at the national Britain in Bloom awards in Birmingham last night.
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Pints in the Parishes at The Plough, Bolnhurst on Tuesday night
A belated thanks to Martin, Jayne and Michael and all their team at the Plough, and also of course to everyone at the pub on Tuesday night for the warm welcome on Tuesday evening at the latest 'Pints…
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Bedford Borough 'Must Not Become a Honey Pot for Criminals' says Mayor Dave Hodgson in CCTV debate
Mayor Dave Hodgson declared that Bedford Borough 'must not be allowed to become a honey pot for criminals' after the Conservatives questioned the use of CCTV in the Borough. Mayor Dave was speaking…
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COUNCIL MOT TESTING OFFERS PEACE OF MIND AND HELPS TOWARDS COUNCIL TAX FREEZE
Motorists in Bedford Borough are being offered the chance to get their MOT certificate without the fear of unnecessary repairs as well as helping to freeze council tax.
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One speech won't wash away Ed Miliband's record - Hughes
Commenting on Ed Miliband's speech to Labour Party conference, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:
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Chief Secretary to the Treasury announces major clampdown on tax avoidance and evasion
Liberal Democrat Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has announced a £900m attack on tax avoidance and evasion. The additional investment is expected to raise an extra £7bn each year by…
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IMF backs Coalition's economic plans - Williams
Commenting on the IMF's report on the British economy released today, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Treasury Parliamentary Committee, Stephen Williams said:
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Pints in the Parishes in Bolnhurst Tonight!
The latest 'Pints in the Parishes' event is taking place tonight, at the Plough in Bolnhurst. These sessions are intended to provide an opportunity for me to hear directly from anyone who wants to…
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Lib Dem Councillors call for vote on best river
Liberal Democrat Cllrs Nick Charsley, Harrold Ward, and Anita Gerard, Kingsbrook Ward, are calling on residents across Bedford Borough to help put Bedford and its river, the Great Ouse, at the top of…
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Making clear the situation regarding schools changes once again
I was concerned to see the article in last week's Beds on Sunday which suggested that a change to a two-tier schools system across the Borough is being pushed forward by the Council. It is not. When…
