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Air ambulance charity launches urgent appeal to help with rising fuel costs

Ten years after Magpas Air Ambulance saved her from a horrific crash, a former patient is backing their urgent winter appeal as the charity faces an unexpected £50,000 aviation fuel...

Councillors unanimously approve plans for new Great Barford GP surgery

Plans for a new GP surgery in Great Barford have taken a major step forward, bringing vital modern healthcare facilities and eight clinical rooms closer to rural Bedfordshire patients...

Local Lioness wins ‘Minifootball’ bronze for England at World Cup in Croatia

A local footballer has returned from Croatia with a bronze medal following the four-day Women's 'Minifootball' World Cup as part of an England side making its debut in the six-a-side competition...

CPRE Bedfordshire demands independent review of town centre East West Rail route

East West Rail bosses insist taking trains through central Bedford is vital for regeneration and Universal UK, rejecting calls from campaigners who want a southern bypass to save £1 billion...

Former Clanger designers headline ‘Wild Birds’ art exhibition at country park

A former Clanger designer and cover star are among three Bedfordshire-based artists who will have their work on display at the Rushmere Country Park visitor centre this month, on the...

Food industry leaders launch initiative to help young Bedfordians into work

A Bedford charity is tackling the national youth unemployment crisis by using food and cooking to give young people the confidence, routine and skills needed to secure meaningful work placements...

Mixed time for Bedford Hockey Club ahead of league wide slip date

It was another week of mixed results for the Bedford Hockey Club senior squads. The Men’s 1st XI knew they were in for a challenging match, heading away to top of the table, Ipswich...

Bedfordians urged to choose services wisely as ambulance demand breaks records

Bedfordians face longer waits for emergency care as the East of England Ambulance Service tackles record 999 demand and hospital delays, prompting urgent winter warnings for...

Why mobile app development quotes vary so much in the UK

An £18,000 mobile app development quote and a £30,000 quote are not necessarily competing prices for the same job. Different assumptions about features, testing and responsibility...

Beyond the usual night out: new ways to socialise in Bedford

Bedford has always offered traditional ways to socialise, from friendly local pubs to well-known restaurants. Yet, today’s sociable crowd is constantly on the lookout for fresh experiences...