Building with 'central role' in World War Two given special status

Bedford's John Bunyan Community Boat celebrate the Award for Voluntary Service on the aptly named Sovereign's Quay

The charity which runs river cruises has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, and they say its extra special it comes on the Platinum Jubilee.

Double delight for community boat volunteers after Royal recognition 

Isabelle Kelly says HRT was life-changing, allowing her to live free of crippling hot flushes and insomnia.

Woman fears 'intense' menopause symptoms if HRT shortages continue

Alex Lowndes kept his gym open during the second national lockdown in November 2020.
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Alex Lowndes kept his gym open during the second national lockdown in November 2020, arguing that he wanted to protect the mental health benefits for members.

Gym owner who defied lockdown hits out as £10k fine case collapses

Rushane Hendricks' attack was described as "terrifying and unprovoked"

Rushane Hendricks, 29, has been jailed for more than four years.

Man sexually assaulted teenage girl in 'terrifying' attack

In a video posted on Twitter, the Little Bit of Love star said he was on medication but staying cheerful.

Singer Tom Grennan thanks fans for support after New York attack

Tom Grennan suffered serious injuries in the attack in New York, his management said.
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The Bedford-born singer is being assessed by doctors for injuries including a ruptured ear, torn ear-drum and a previously-fractured jaw.

Singer Tom Grennan injured in 'unprovoked attack' in New York

From left, Gemti Hyka, 31, of Cambridge Road, Ibrahim Bezati, 36, of Caves Lane, and Vullnet Haka, 33, of Washburn Close – all from Bedford, were found guilty of kidnap, false imprisonment and four counts of rape following a three-week trial at Luton Crown Court.
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The three men snatched the woman and attacked her after a night out with her friends.

Gang forced kidnapped woman to take cocaine before raping her

The body of Dr Minguk Seo was found at an address in Broughton, Milton Keynes.
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Dr Minguk Seo, 31, was found dead at a property in Milton Keynes last and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Murder probe launched after 'talented' university academic found dead

Captain Sir Tom Moore has died with coronavirus at the age of 100.

Captain Sir Tom: 'One little soul like me isn't going to make much difference'

Online shopping has been hitting traditional retailers for many years despite many attempts to revitalise town centres and the pandemic dealt a further blow.

Can the high street recover from the pandemic or is it in terminal decline?

Covid survivor Caroline Coster says she "couldn't be more furious" after hearing Boris Johnson and his staff had a garden party at Number 10 the day after she learned her hands and feet would be amputated.

Caroline Coster, who lost her hands and feet to sepsis after getting Covid, said: "How dare they tell us we had to isolate, and they go off and have parties?"

Covid survivor 'told limbs would be amputated' day after Downing Street party

The coffin of Captain Sir Tom Moore was carried by members of the Armed Forces during his funeral at Bedford Crematorium. 

Over the 12 Days of Christmas, we’ll be re-sharing our most watched videos from 2021 so you can look back on some of the year’s biggest stories.

Calendar's 10th Day of Christmas: Soldiers carry Captain Sir Tom Moore’s coffin

Tributes have been paid to three people who died in a minibus crash in Cambridgeshire.  The driver has just been convicted of death by dangerous driving.

Tributes to minibus victims after driver convicted of death by dangerous driving

A school in Bedford was shut after a man’s body was found nearby. Bedfordshire police cordoned off an area around Bedford Academy School in Mile Road.

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