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RECENT STORIES
20th November 2009
More Work Planned For M1
Just two months after the last of the cones were moved from the completed M1 roadworks near Hemel - more work's got the go-ahead.
19th November 2009
Send In The Dogs!
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Dog Unit was only formed on the 1st of April, but in that time they've already attended more than 6,000 assignments and helped with 400 arrests.
18th November 2009
Support Boxes For Troops
A woman from Hitchin is hoping to send 500 boxes of gifts to British troops in Afghanistan.
17th November 2009
Reaction To Two-Tier Decision
After the decision by Bedford Borough Council last night to change to a two-tier system, reaction has been coming in from council chiefs, local MPs and teachers.
17th November 2009
Middle Schools To Close
Councillors have given the go ahead to shut all Middle schools in Bedford Borough.
16th November 2009
Worry For Missing Bedford Man
Police in Bournemouth are appealing for help as they become increasingly concerned for a 52-year-old man who has gone missing from a hotel he was staying at in the town.
13th November 2009
Bedford Blues Mark Movember
Bedford Blues are marking Movember at tonight's game against Moseley.
12th November 2009
Railway Disruption
First Capital Connect say they are working with unions to try to prevent any more disruption to their services.
11th November 2009
Armistice Day
Dozens of people gathered in Bedford today to remember those killed in conflicts around the world.
10th November 2009
West Ham Defender In Court
Premier League footballer Calum Davenport has pleaded not guilty at Bedford Magistrates Court this morning to assaulting his sister.
9th November 2009
Windfarm? No Thanks
People living near Kimbolton say they will fight proposals for a new windfarm there.
9th November 2009
National Adoption Week
It's the start of National Adoption Week today.
6th November 2009
School Review Ordered
A review has been ordered into secondary schools in St Neots.
5th November 2209
World's Healthiest Curry
A Bedford man claims to have created the world's healthiest meal.
4th November 2009
Central Bedfordshire - The World's Best?
Children and young people in Bedfordshire - deserve a "world-class" workforce of teachers, social workers and youth support staff.
4th November 2009
Bedford Schools Debate
Report recommends two-tier.
3rd November 2009
Puppy Case Closes
Cambridgeshire Police say they've ended their investigation into the death of a puppy in St Neots.
3rd November 2009
MP Calls For Organised Raves
A Bedfordshire MP is calling for councils and emergency services to put on organised raves.
3rd November 2009
£10m GP Centre Proposed
Proposals for a new £10million GP centre in Bedford will be unveiled today.
2nd November 2009
M1 Celebrates 50 Years
The first section of the M1 - from Watford to the Watford Gap - is 50 years old today.
2nd November 2009
More Support Needed For Cancer Patients
A leading cancer charity says it needs more support to help patients pay their energy bills.
30th October 2009
Too Many Councillors In Central Beds
An advisory group has told Central Bedfordshire it has too many councillors.
29th October 2009
Gang Of Nine Jailed
A gang of nine men have been sent to jail for their part in an planned series of burglaries and thefts across Herts, Beds and Northants.
29th October 2009
Have You Seen Missing Jemma?
Bedfordshire Police are renewing their appeal for help from the public to trace a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen since the evening of Tuesday 15th September.
28th October 2009
Puppy Killed In St Neots
A 10-week-old puppy has been kicked to death in St Neots.
28th October 2009
Plans To Protect Aspley Guise
Councillors in Central Bedfordshire say they will try and create a new greenbelt area around the village of Aspley Guise.
27th October 2009
7 Year Old Raises Awareness Of Rare Condition
A severely ill seven year old boy from Hitchin is helping to raise awareness of a very rare medical condition.
27th October 2009
European Funding For A14
European funding to improve congestion on the A14, which runs through Huntingdonshire, has been announced.
23rd October 2009
Bedfordshire Alcohol Campaign
As part of Alcohol Awareness Week, Bedfordshire's Alcohol Services team have been out in the community letting people know how much it's safe to drink.
23rd October 2009
Hodgson Speaks To Heart
Dave Hodgson, the new Mayor of Bedford's been speaking to Heart about his plans for the borough.
21st October 2009
Bedford's Future Waste Plans
Bedford Borough Council are looking at the effectiveness of fortnightly bin collections.
20th October 2009
Chip-Fat To Surface Bedfordshire's Roads
Waste fat from the local chippie could soon be put to use in Bedfordshire – to resurface our roads!
19th October 2009
Young People Steer Their Own Services
Children and young people in Central Bedfordshire now have their say in what services are available for them.
19th October 2009
Future Of Hitchmead
The consultation into the future of Hitchmead and Sunnyside Special Schools in Biggleswade finishes at the end of the week (October 23rd).
16th October 2009
Dave Hodgson Elected As Mayor
Dave Hodgson is the new Mayor of Bedford.
16th October 2009
New Recycling Centre For St Neots
A brand new £3m recycling centre opens to the public in St Neots today.
15th October 2009
Herts Charity Wants Volunteers
A Hertfordshire charity set up to help people deal with the after effects of a road accident is looking for volunteers.
14th October 2009
Do You Recognise This Man?
Bedfordshire Police have released CCTV pictures of a man they think has robbed two places at gun point this week.
13th October 2009
Massive Rise In Mumps Cases
New figures show there's been a near 3,000% rise in the number of cases of mumps in Bedfordshire.
12th October 2009
2.7 Million Car Photos In A Month
Figures obtained by Heart show the number of cars photographed in one month, by Bedfordshire Police has risen by 40%.
9th October 2009
Bypass Cash Bid
The MP for Bedford and Kempston is pushing the Government to stump up £18m to finish the Western bypass.
8th October 2009
Have You Seen Jemma?
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen since the evening of Tuesday 15th September.
7th October 2009
Drug Service Funding
A service for drug users in Bedfordshire's been given £50,000 of funding.
7th October 2009
Stepping Out To Beat Cancer
An Elstow woman, who overcame breast cancer, is strutting her stuff down the catwalk at a fundraising fashion show in London tonight.
5th October 2009
More Support For Road Victims
A Bedfordshire charity which supports the victims of road traffic accidents is calling for more government support.
2nd October 2009
Bedfordshire's Got Talent
A team of dancers from Bedfordshire have scooped 6 gold medals at the IDO World Street Dance Championships in Poland.
2nd October 2009
Bedford Bridge Turns Pink
The High Street bridge in Bedford turned pink last night!
2nd October 2009
Day Centre Saved - For Now
A day centre in Bedford has been saved by last-minute funding.
30th September 2009
Next Bedford Mayor
Six people are hoping to replace Frank Branston as the Mayor of Bedford. Heart has spoken to each of them to find out what they would do for the town.
29th September 2009
Horse Rescued
Firefighters and the RSPCA spent five hours rescuing a horse from a stream in Sandy over the weekend.
29th September 2009
Bedford Scoops Top Award
Bedford is officially one of the nicest places to live in the country.
29th September 2009
Bridge Delays Are Unacceptable
The MP for Huntingdon has criticised Network Rail following delays to the construction of a bridge at St Neots station.
26th September 2009
B Festival Comes To Baldock
A music festival, football tournament and range of fun activities are coming to Baldock today.
25th September 2009
Vibration Training
Bedford station has become the first in the country to offer vibration training to passengers.
23rd September 2009
Bedfordshire's Got Talent
Seventeen youngsters from North Bedfordshire are representing England today.
22nd September 2009
The Next Mayor Of Bedford
The list of candidates to succeed Frank Branston as Mayor of Bedford has been revealed.
18th September 2009
Biggleswade Hospital Upgrade
Work to upgrade Biggleswade Hospital will begin in the next few weeks.
17th September 2009
Dancing In The Street
Staff from Bedford Borough Children's Centres have been singing and dancing in the town centre today.
17th September 2009
Bus Routes Review
Funding from tax payers for some of Bedfordshire's least popular routes is to be withdrawn from the end of November.
16th September 2009
Overnight Closures On M1
Parts of the M1 near junction 13 will be closed overnight to construct a new bridge.
16th September 2009
Hertfordshire Police Target Burglars
Police in Hertfordshire want you to follow a few simple things to protect your house from burglars this autumn and winter.
15th September 2009
Incinerator Decision
Councillors from Buckinghamshire County Council have backed Covanta Energy as their preferred bidder for the 25 year contract to treat the county’s household waste.
14th September 2009
New Traffic Plans For A6
The Highways Agency are making changes to the Cowbridge roundabout on the A6 from this morning.
11th September 2009
"Worst Ever" Animal Cruelty
An appeal to help Rusty has smashed its target...
10th September 2009
Opel Gets Snapped Up By Magna
There's uncertainty about the future of five and a half thousand Vauxhall workers in the UK.
10th September 2009
Rubbish Treatment In Bedfordshire
There are concerns that the projected costs for a rubbish treatment facility in Stewartby are rising too much.
10th September 2009
Robbery In Gamlingay
Cambridgeshire Police have released CCTV images of four men who stole thousands of pounds worth of champagne and cigarettes from a shop in Gamlingay.
10th September 2009
Flu Medicine At Local Pharmacies
You can now collect swine flu anti-virals from some local pharmacies instead of the major collection points in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
9th September 2009
Big Rise In Child Protection Plans
The number of children in Bedford subject to Child Protection Plans has increased dramatically in just a month.
8th September 2009
How Many Homes?
First public meeting today...
8th September 2009
Day Centre Threatened With Closure
A day centre in Bedford faces closure because of a lack of funding.
7th September 2009
Wixams School Opens
Lakeview Lower School opens its doors for the first time today - to just 11 pupils.
4th September 2009
Operations Cancelled At Bedford Hospital
Figures obtained by Heart under the Freedom of Information Act show the number of cancelled operations at Bedford Hospital has risen in the last year.
4th September 2009
Major A1 Roadworks
Major roadworks begin today on a three mile stretch of the A1 in Cambridgeshire.
3rd September 2009
Easyjet Cuts Luton Flights
Luton based EasyJet has announced it's cutting its flights from Luton Airport by 20%.
3rd September 2009
Number Of Swine Flu Cases Expected To Rise
With health experts predicting a rise in the number of swine flu cases as schools reopen - parents are being urged not to worry.
2nd September 2009
How Many Homes?
The east of England Regional Assembly are asking for our views on how many new homes should be built across the region.
1st September 2009
Gridlock on A421
Roadworks have caused huge problems for drivers heading into Bedford today.
1st September 2009
A421 Overnight Closures
The A421 will be closed overnight over the next two weeks whilst bridge building work is completed near Wootton.
30th August 2009
Fighting Flu
Staff and students at Cranfield University have designed a handy kit to help us deal with a flu pandemic.
29th August 2009
Firefighters Walk For Charity
Seven Bedfordshire firefighters are walking across the county today (Saturday), wearing their full kit, in aid of charity.
27th August 2009
Record GCSE Results Again
It has been another record-breaking year for GCSE results across the country.
27th August 2009
Memorial Service For Frank Branston
A public memorial service will be held to honour the Mayor of Bedford, Frank Branston, today.
26th August 2009
Town Centre Evacuated
Bedford town centre was evacuated last night after an underground fire started in Harpur Street.
25th August 2009
Man Wanted For Assault
Police are trying to track down a man wanted for assault causing grievous bodily harm.
24th August 2009
Replica Guns Seized Off Kids
Police in Huntingdonshire say they're seizing more and more imitation firearms from youngsters in the area.
22nd August 2009
Men Wanted In Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire police have released photos of six men they're looking for.
21st August 2009
Bedford Schools Debate
The decision whether to close Bedford's Middle schools has been delayed after the death of Frank Branston.
21st August 2009
British Virgin Islands Come To Herts
The British Virgin Islands Olympic Athletes will be coming to Hertfordshire for their pre-training camp ahead of the 2012 Olympics.
20th August 2009
Record A Level Passes
A record number of A-level exams have been awarded top marks this year.
20th August 2009
Remembering Fallen Soldiers
The mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan and three other soldiers will be walking through Bedfordshire today.
19th August 2009
Rusty The Dog
New photos and a video of Rusty the dog's progress.
19th August 2009
Barbecue Safety Tips
As the hot weather returns, albeit briefly, the fire service are reminding us to stay safe if we decide to have barbecues.
18th August 2009
Operation Clean Sweep
Operation Clean Sweep is running all this week in the Kingsbrook and Cauldwell areas of Bedford.
18th August 2009
Pub Kitchen Nightmare
The owners of a Bedfordshire pub have been fined over £3,000 each for failing to keep the pub's kitchen clean.
17th August 2009
Jungle Marathon For Letchworth Men
3 men from Letchworth in Hertfordshire are running 200 kilometres through the Amazon jungle for charity.
17th August 2009
New CCTV Cameras
New CCTV cameras have been installed in Bedford town centre.
14th August 2009
Frank Branston Dies
Council confirms the death of Bedford's Mayor.
13th August 2009
Marston Vale Waste Plant
The final set of exhibitions about a potential power station in the Marston Vale starts today.
12th August 2009
New Powers For Oakley
New powers for the police to deal with anti-social behaviour in Oakley come into force tonight.
10th August 2009
Clapham Man Overcomes The Odds
A Clapham man has gained a professional qualification to become a fitness instructor - 7 years after a serious accident left him in a wheelchair.
6th August 2009
More Abandoned Cats
New RSPCA figures for Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire show the number of abandoned cats has gone up again.
6th August 2009
Bedford In Bloom
Judges will be touring Bedford today as part of the Britain in Bloom competition.
5th August 2009
Swine Flu Rate Highest In Bedfordshire
Latest figures show Bedfordshire has a higher rate of swine flu than anywhere else in the east of England.
4th August 2009
Crackdown On Hoax 999 Calls
Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service are promising to take a tougher stance on hoax 999 callers.
31st July 2009
"Home Is Like A Prison"
A Sandy woman says she's a prisoner in her own home - after 3 years of anti-social behaviour.
30th July 2009
"Worst Ever" Animal Cruelty
Staff at Wood Green Animal Shelter near Godmanchester have called it one of the worst cases of animal cruelty they have ever seen.
29th July 2009
Funding Blow For Bedford
Big projects in Bedford, like finishing the western bypass and redeveloping the bus station might not happen because of a massive cut in funding.
29th July 2009
400% Increase In 999 Calls
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service say they've seen a 400% increase in automatic fire alarm call outs in the last month.
28th July 2009
Herts Fire Need More Women
Women make up just 3% of firefighters at Hertfordhsire Fire and Rescue.
27th July 2009
Big5 Challenge Ends...For Now
A team of kayakers from Bedford have finished their epic 1,000 mile paddle from Vancouver Island to Alaska.
24th July 2009
Swine Flu Centre Opens In Kempston
Swine flu sufferers can now send a friend to collect their anti-viral drugs from a collection centre in Kempston.
23rd July 2009
New Incinerator Site?
Councillors in Bedfordshire have taken a major step towards building a new rubbish treatment facility in the county.
22nd July 2009
Health Plans For Station Quarter
Proposals to change the health services in one of the most deprived parts of Bedford are going on display for the first time tonight.
22nd July 2009
Number Of Gypsy Pitches Revealed
After 4 years of delays and consultations, the Government has published what it calls a final list on the number of gypsy and traveller pitches to be provided across the East of England.
21st July 2009
Youngsters Road Safety
A group of almost 30 youngsters have spent today learning about road safety, so that they're prepared for when they learn to drive.
21st July 2009
Haynes Safety Petitions
Councillors will officially receive two petitions today, calling for safer roads around the village of Haynes.
19th July 2009
Hydrogen Powered Car
A unique hydrogen-powered car has been developed, involving Cranfield University.
17th July 2009
Bedfordshire Flood Rescue
Staff in the fire emergency control room in Bedfordshire dealt with 50 calls in two hours from 11 am onwards from people experiencing flooding and lightning strikes.
17th July 2009
Bedfordshire Swine Flu Preparation
Council bosses say they're confident services won't suffer if a swine flu pandemic does happen.
16th July 2009
Samuel Whitbread Cheerleaders
A Bedfordshire school is the only school to enter a team in an international cheerleading contest.
15th July 2009
St Paul's Square Grand Opening
After 4 years of development, Bedford's St Pauls Square was officially opened today.
14th July 2009
Rail Ticket Office Changes
First Capital Connect have announced cuts in the number of hours ticket offices are open.
14th July 2009
Prevent Arson In Hertfordshire
Not only does arson put lives and property at risk, it costs Hertfordshire around £17 million a year.
14th July 2009
Bedfordshire GP Dies
NHS East of England has today announced the death of Bedfordshire GP, Dr Michael Day.
11th July 2009
Huntingdon MP Expenses Apology
MP for Huntingdon Jonathan Djanogly has apologised for his part in the Parliamentary expenses system.
10th July 2009
Energy Plant Debate
Locals are planning protests against plans for an energy from waste plant in the Marston Vale.
10th July 2009
New Maternity Unit
A new midwifery-led unit is being built at Bedford Hospital.
9th July 2009
Cash Crisis For Schools
Millions of pounds of Government money promised for schools in Bedfordshire, may not be available it has emerged.
9th July 2009
School Exclusions
The number of pupils being expelled from schools in Bedford has fallen at all levels apart from at Middle schools.
8th July 2009
Alcohol Taken Off Underage Teens
Police in Mid Bedfordshire have unveiled the amount of booze confiscated off children in the last 6 months.
7th July 2009
Schools To Merge
Two prestigious all girls schools in Bedford are to merge.
3rd July 2009
Summer Fire Safety
The hot weather means it's one of the busiest times of the year for firefighters.
3rd July 2009
Local Dragon Den's Challenge
Huntingdonshire is hosting it's own version of Dragon's Den.
2nd July 2009
Animals Keep Cool In The Heat
Woburn Safari Park have thought of more unique ways of keeping the animals cool.
2nd July 2009
Smoking Ban - Two Years On
Since the introduction of the smoking ban in July 2007, more than 5,000 people in Bedfordshire have quit smoking.
2nd July 2009
Heatwave Warning
If you're planning to head out and enjoy the sun, or going away on holiday, you're being urged to check the sell by date on your sun cream.
1st July 2009
Heat Continues To Soar
As the temperatures continue to rise the health service have got some key points for preventing heat related illness and death.
29th June 2009
Young, Glam, Disabled
A Bedford mum hopes to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis by appearing in a new film.
27th June 2009
Bedford Kayakers
A team of kayakers from Bedford have started their final 1,000 mile journey.
26th June 2009
Bedford Station Quarter
What's the latest with the delayed scheme?
24th June 2009
Future of Hitchmead
Councillors have given the go ahead for a consultation into the future of two Bedfordshire special schools.
23rd June 2009
Bedfordshire Child Safety
Parents in Bedfordshire are being urged to check their children's car seats are properly installed.
Help for the unemployed
A group trying to help people back into work in Bedfordshire says it needs local businesses to help.
22nd June 2009
Fewer midwives at Bedford Hospital
The number of births at Bedford Hospital has gone up over the last few years, even though the number of full-time midwives working there has gone down.
Calzaghe's come to Bedford
Photo gallery: Joe and Enzo Calzaghe re-open the Bedford Bandstand
19th June 2009
Sleeping Rough
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Bedford has fallen by 60% in 18 months.
19th June 2009
Future Of Hitchmead
Council bosses are promising any possible consultations into the future of Hitchmead Special School in Biggleswade will be open to everyone.
18th June 2009
Scores On The Doors
Hygiene and safety standards at all places that serve food in North Hertfordshire will now be published online.
17th June 2009
Honour Crime Hotline
More than a hundred women in Cambridgeshire have escaped forced marriages or a life of abuse from their relatives - thanks to an 'honour' crime hotline launched last year...
17th June 2009
Drug Factories
Landlords and letting agents in Bedfordshire are being urged to be more vigilant against people using their properties as drug factories.
16th June 2009
Town Crier's 65 Mile Challenge
Bedford's town crier has successfully completed the challenge of a lifetime.
15th June 2009
Outdoor Lessons
Firs Lower School in Ampthill has got a brand new outdoor classroom.
14th June 2009
Beds Detective's Mountain To Climb
Trekking through the Peruvian mountains isn’t generally part of a Bedfordshire Police officer’s beat.
12th June 2009
Too Young To Die
Firefighters in Cambridgeshire have been showing students what could happen to them if they are involved in a car crash.
12th June 2009
Big 5 Kayak Challenge
A team of kayakers from Bedford are setting off on the last of their five big challenges.
11th June 2009
Drugs Raids In North Herts
Homes across North Hertfordshire have been targeted in raids this morning as police crackdown on drugs in the County.
10th June 2009
Help For Drug Sufferers
Drug workers will be in Bedford town centre today, offering advice and showing people how easily they can access help and support if they need it.
9th June 2009
Big Skill Awards 2009
If you've ever fancied yourself as a hairdresser or a mechanic, today could be your chance to find out if you've got what it takes.
9th June 2009
Academy Funding Approved
The new Bedford Academy has been given £27.8 million to spend on new facilities.
8th June 2009
Future Of Bedford Schools
The public meetings into the proposed school changes in Bedford start tonight.
5th June 2009
Conservatives Win Central Beds
The Conservatives will run the new Central Bedfordshire Council, after Labour failed to pick up a single seat.
4th June 2009
Pampered Dads
It's hoped a bit of pampering will encourage more dads to join antenatal classes.
4th June 2009
Town Crier's 65 Mile Challenge
Bedford's town crier is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime today.
3rd June 2009
Turning Metal Into Trees
We’re being urged to recycle even more aluminium than ever this month.
2nd June 2009
Middle Schools Fight Back
Bedfordshire middle schools are holding their own meetings about the possibility of changing to a two-tier education system.
1st June 2009
Changes In Huntingdon
Planning bosses in Huntingdon have launched a consultation to redevelop the area to the west of the town.
30th May 2009
Bedford's International Kite Festival
Russell Park is hosting Bedford's International Kite Festival again this weekend.
29th May 2009
Art In The Park
All this week, five international wood carvers have been at work at the Priory Country Park in Bedford.
28th May 2009
Free Debt Advice
A Bedfordshire debt advice service says they've already seen hundreds of people this year.
26th May 2009
I'm A Celebrity MP
Reality TV star and former pop singer David Van Day yesterday revealed that he is considering standing as an MP for Mid Bedfordshire.
26th May 2009
New HIV Support In Bedford
A new group’s been set up to support people living with HIV/AIDS in the Bedford area.
26th May 2009
Abbotsbury Big Cat
There's a big cat on the prowl near St Neots!
25th May 2009
Bedfordshire's Got Talent
Nearly half of the young people representing England in the IDO World Street Dance Championships are from Bedfordshire!
22nd May 2009
Suicide Worry For MPs
Mid Beds MP Nadine Dorries says people in the House of Commons are worried about a suicide over the expenses row.
22nd May 2009
Bedford Exams 2009
Follow our A Level student and leave your messages of support for people doing exams.
21st May 2009
Future of Bedford Schools
The consultation into the future of schools in Bedford is now underway.
20th May 2009
Goldington Green Vandalism
Two vandals who attacked a brand new play area on Goldington Green, causing five thousand pounds of damage have been caught.
20th May 2009
Child Maintenance Payments
Figures obtained by Heart show more than £10million is owed in child maintenance payments in Bedford.
18th May 2009
Blue Lagoon Murder - Update
Detectives investigating the murder of Michael Gilbert now know that he died in January.
18th May 2009
Top Security Tips From Burglars
Criminals who have broken into homes in Hertfordshire are now giving us crime prevention advice.
15th May 2009
Mantenatal Classes
Classes for dads-to-be in Cambridgeshire are now being extended - after being featured on Heart!
13th May 2009
Two Arrested Over Blue Lagoon Murder
Detectives investigating the murder of 26-year-old Michael Gilbert have arrested two men on suspicion of his murder.
13th May 2009
Meet 'Flynn The Bin-Elf'
Pride in Bedford has a new mascot!
13th May 2009
Stops And Searches
Bedfordshire Police stop and search more than four times as many black people as white people.
12th May 2009
93 Year Old Kempston Woman Robbed
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a 93-year-old woman fell victim to distraction burglars.
12th May 2009
Drivers Slow Down
A Luton mum who owns six horses is calling for road users to take more care when passing riders on the road.
11th May 2009
Body Found In Lagoon
Detectives are trying to identify a man whose body was found trussed up in a lake with his head missing.
11th May 2009
Crime Figures Revealed
New figures, released by Bedfordshire Police Authority, show overall crime fell by 11% between April 2008 and March 2009.
9th May 2009
Thieves Steal Charity Cash
A group who paddled the length of the River Great Ouse for charity have had £300 of charity cash stolen from them.
8th May 2009
Gypsy Consultation
Residents in Mid-Bedfordshire have strongly opposed plans for a number of new Gypsy and Traveller sites.
7th May 2009
St Neots Community College
St Neots Community College has been put in to special measures after an OFSTED inspection.
5th May 2009
Wanted: Chief Exec
A council which started work just over a month ago is advertising for a Chief Executive with a salary at £185,000.
2nd May 2009
Crackdown On Illegal Raves
Bedfordshire Police want your help to prevent illegal raves this summer.
1st May 2009
Six Free IVF Attempts
Women in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire struggling to have a baby can now get free IVF.
1st May 2009
Environmental Crime
A new team's been set up to crack down on environmental crime in Milton Keynes and Bedford.
29th April 2009
Future Of Bedford Schools
Bedford Borough Council has given the go ahead for a consultation to look into changing the Borough from a three-tier into a two-tier education system.
28th April 2009
Work Begins On Wixams School
Building work has begun on the first phase of a new school for the Wixams.
28th April 2009
Real Nappies
Council pays parents to use real nappies
28th April 2009
Junction 13 Closures
The slip roads at Junction 13 of the M1 will be closed overnight for the next 21 months starting tonight.
27th April 2009
Lidlington Water Problems
People living in Lidlington claim their water supplies have gone off at least five times in the last six weeks.
23rd April 2009
Goldington Green Vandalism
Vandals have attacked a brand new play area on Goldington Green, causing five thousand pounds of damage.
22nd April 2009
Bedford Man Still Missing
46-year-old missing for 3 weeks.
17th April 2009
Big 5 Kayak Challenge
A team from Bedford are kayaking across the English Channel today to raise money for charity.
16th April 2009
Future Of The Vale
A conference at the Forest of Marston Vale Community Centre near Marston Moretaine on Saturday is aiming to set out a plan for the region.
15th April 2009
Indoor Skate Park
Campaigners are calling for an indoor skate park to be built in Bedford.
14th April 2009
New Team For Rape Victims
Bedfordshire Police are hoping a new specialist team will encourage more rape victims to come forward.
8th April 2009
Mums The Boss
Mums in Bedford, who are finding it tough to keep working after having children, are being offered help.
6th April 2009
Mantenatal Classes
Expectant dads in Cambridgeshire are being offered antenatal classes just for men.
5th April 2009
Luton Town win at Wembley
All the post match reaction as the Hatters win the Johnstone Paint Trophy.
4th April 2009
Pre-Wembley interview with the Manager
Pre-Wembley interview with the Managing Director
Luton Town manager Mick Harford and MD Gary Sweet talk before the Johnstone Paint Trophy Final.
4th April 2009
25 foot protest flag to be shown at Wembley
Luton Fan to Protest at final.
3rd April 2009
Police Confirm Body Parts Are Linked
Police hold a news confernce to make the announcement.
1st April 2009
More Body Parts Found
Police in Leicestershire find a human head.
31st March 2009
New Council for Bedfordshire
Mid and South Beds Councils are no more!! Welcome a new Central Bedfordshire in charge of all your services.
30th March 2009
Record Admissions To Bedford A&E
Bedford Hospital is urging people to consider if they really need to visit A&E, after a record month of admissions.
30th March 2009
Human Arm Found
Walkers make a grizzly discovery in Wheathampstead.
27th March 2009
Pictures of Leg Bag Released
Police publish pictures of a bag which contained a human leg found near Cottered.
27th March 2009
Baby born on A1M
Mum Ashley Welch delivered her baby daughter Darcie in the family car on a motorway hard shoulder during the rush hour.
26th March 2009
M1 Roadworks Details
Plans to let drivers use a 15 mile stretch of the hard shoulder on the M1 in Bedfordshire go on display.
23rd March 2009
Cyber Bullying
Hertfordshire Police warn that if your son or daughter is caught sending threatening or abusive texts they could face 6 months in prison.
20th March 2009
Train Changes
Anyone catching a First Capital Connect train from Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire into Central London is facing changes from Monday morning.
18th March 2009
New Gypsy Site In Bedford
Plans for a permanent gypsy site in Bedford have been published.
17th March 2009
Shefford Health Centre
A major new health centre for Shefford has been formally given the go-ahead.
16th March 2009
A Healthier Bedfordshire
People in Bedfordshire are being asked how they want their health service to develop.
13th March, 2009
Distraction Burglars
Police announce a crackdown on distraction burglars.
12th March 2009
Kempston Woman In Court
A year after a minor car accident - a Kempston woman has been summoned to court.
7th March 2009
Hospice Helped Out
A group of Bedford based builders and building suppliers have come together to h, e, lp out a hospice in the town for free of charge.
2nd March 2009
Pavenham Golf Club Blaze
More than 40 firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at Pavenham Golf Club.
26th February 2009
Aircraft Crash
Light Aircraft crashes in Marston Moretaine
25th February 2009
Chlamydia Screening Letters
Health bosses in Bedfordshire are sending 18,000 letters urging people between 15 and 24 years old in Bedfordshire to get tested for Chlamydia.
23rd February 2009
Children at Risk
The number of Children here that are on the 'at risk' register has risen
Biggleswade Windfarm
The consultation into plans for a major new windfarm near Biggleswade has now started.
20th February 2009
Cervical Cancer
Several GP practices in Bedfordshire say they’ve seen an increase in women coming forward for cervical cancer screening.
18th February 2009
New A421 Roadworks
Months of roadworks start on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 today.
Potholes Problems In Herts
Between Monday February 9th and Thursday February 12th, Hertfordshire Highways’ contact centre has received 1,564 pothole reports compared to 597 at the same time last year.
16th February 2009
Obesity
15% of 10 and 11 year olds are Obese in Bedfordshire
12th February 2009
Potholes on Beds Roads
Highway bosses in Bedfordshire have admitted the cold snap's caused more potholes than ever before.
11th February 2009
School Tran, , sport Problems
School Transport problems in some areas of the county, today, 11 February.
11th February 2009
Young drivers
Hertfordshire Police target them in a new campaign
9th February 2, 009
Temporary Classrooms
Figures revealed to Heart show that 68 schools in Bedfordshire have temporary classrooms with room for nearly 4,000 pupils.
5th February 2009
Kayak Challenge
A team of kayakers from Bedford are today starting their bid to paddle the length of the Thames.
3rd February 2009
Rubbish: Have Your Say
The snow's also affected our rubbish, and most councils have suspended collections on Monday and Tuesday.
30th January 2009
, No , , New Houses
The MP for Mid Bedfordshire is launching a campaign to fight plans for thousand of news homes across her constituency.
27th January 2009
Bromham Bridge De, cision
Bedfordshire County Councillors have decided to leave Bromham Bridge as it is.
27th January 2009
Supersizer slims down
A Lidlington Mum loses weight on Supersize Vs Superskinny
26th January 2009
Unemployment in NE Beds
The number of people unemployed in North East Bedfordshire has nearly doubled in a year.
18th January 2009
Big Drink Debate
Nearly 16,000 people in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire were admitted to hospital due to alcohol related harm last year.
17th January 2009
Wind Power
A new type of off-shore wind turbine is being looked into by Cranfield University.
15th January 2009
GCSE results
How the kids have done this year
14th January 2009
No more knives
, New website an, d posters to target young people carrying knives
5th January 2009
Cancer Drug figures
Last year in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire FIFTY FOUR cancer patients were declined exceptional funding for drugs.