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Claire Montgomery and David Fudge

Widow 'more hurt by police than husband's killer'

Police only charged a motorcyclist's killer after his widow paid for a private report.

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Claire Montgomery and David Fudge

Widow 'more hurt by police than husband's killer'

Police only charged a motorcyclist's killer after his widow paid for a private report.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Jamal Edwards presents an award at NCS YES Live at The Roundhouse on March 29, 2016 in London, England

Sheeran says Edwards 'kicked things off for him'

Friends, family and celebrities attend an event to celebrate Luton-born Jamal Edwards' life.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Aftermath of armed robbery in Ashlands

Cash machine is stolen during shop ram raid

A Land Rover is rammed into the wall of a convenience store during the middle of the night.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Students tell us of their relief at getting their GCSE results after studying during a pandemic.
0:56
Video 56 seconds

'Learning over a screen wasn't the best for me'

Students tell us of their relief at getting their GCSE results after studying during a pandemic.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Luton

Council appeals to government amid £10m overspend

The leader says it is "more expensive" for the council to "provide the services that people need".

  • 1da day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Police at scene of stabbing in Bedford

Man in court on murder charge after stabbing

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a town over the weekend.

  • 22ha day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Sir Sean Connery

Pinewood names new sound stage after Sean Connery

The actor played James Bond seven times and the naming marks what would have been his 92nd birthday.

  • 22ha day ago
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Claire Montgomery and David Fudge

Widow 'more hurt by police than husband's killer'

Police only charged a motorcyclist's killer after his widow paid for a private report.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Jamal Edwards presents an award at NCS YES Live at The Roundhouse on March 29, 2016 in London, England

Sheeran says Edwards 'kicked things off for him'

Friends, family and celebrities attend an event to celebrate Luton-born Jamal Edwards' life.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Aftermath of armed robbery in Ashlands

Cash machine is stolen during shop ram raid

A Land Rover is rammed into the wall of a convenience store during the middle of the night.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Students tell us of their relief at getting their GCSE results after studying during a pandemic.
0:56
Video 56 seconds

'Learning over a screen wasn't the best for me'

Students tell us of their relief at getting their GCSE results after studying during a pandemic.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Luton

Council appeals to government amid £10m overspend

The leader says it is "more expensive" for the council to "provide the services that people need".

  • 1da day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Police at scene of stabbing in Bedford

Man in court on murder charge after stabbing

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a town over the weekend.

  • 22ha day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Sir Sean Connery

Pinewood names new sound stage after Sean Connery

The actor played James Bond seven times and the naming marks what would have been his 92nd birthday.

  • 22ha day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Jamal Edwards presents an award at NCS YES Live at The Roundhouse on March 29, 2016 in London, England

Sheeran says Edwards 'kicked things off for him'

Friends, family and celebrities attend an event to celebrate Luton-born Jamal Edwards' life.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Aftermath of armed robbery in Ashlands

Cash machine is stolen during shop ram raid

A Land Rover is rammed into the wall of a convenience store during the middle of the night.

  • 19h19 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Students tell us of their relief at getting their GCSE results after studying during a pandemic.
0:56
Video 56 seconds

'Learning over a screen wasn't the best for me'

Students tell us of their relief at getting their GCSE results after studying during a pandemic.

  • 18h18 hours ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Luton

Council appeals to government amid £10m overspend

Police at scene of stabbing in Bedford

Man in court on murder charge after stabbing

Sir Sean Connery

Pinewood names new sound stage after Sean Connery

Billie Eilish performing

Singing teacher 'gobsmacked' by Billie Eilish duet

  • 1da day ago
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Arriva bus in St Albans city centre

Bus workers to strike over 4%-6% pay offer

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An ambulance

Ambulance service bosses 'out of touch'

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Keepers said the Asian elephant's arrival was a massive success for conservation of the species.
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Elephant's first steps pictured hours after birth

  • 1da day ago
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Real Bedford manager Rob Sinclair

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  1. Posted at 5:035:03

    Widow 'more hurt by police than husband's killer'

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    Sheeran says Edwards 'kicked things off for him'

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  3. Posted at 18:31 25 Aug18:31 25 Aug

    Hamilton & Russell believe Mercedes win is 'close'

    By Andrew Benson

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    Lewis Hamilton pours champagne over team-mate George Russell on the podium

    Lewis Hamilton and George Russell say a win for Mercedes is "close" as the Formula 1 season resumes at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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  4. Posted at 17:23 25 Aug17:23 25 Aug

    'Learning over a screen wasn't the best for me'

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  5. Posted at 15:35 25 Aug15:35 25 Aug

    Train drivers at three more operators vote to strike

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    Workers at Chiltern, Northern Trains and Transpennine Express will walk out in a dispute over pay.

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  6. Posted at 15:25 25 Aug15:25 25 Aug

    Championship: Leaders Sheffield United visit Luton

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    Follow live text updates as Luton Town host leaders Sheffield United in the Championship.

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  7. Posted at 13:24 25 Aug13:24 25 Aug

    Pinewood names new sound stage after Sean Connery

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    The actor played James Bond seven times and the naming marks what would have been his 92nd birthday.

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  8. Posted at 13:09 25 Aug13:09 25 Aug

    Man in court on murder charge after stabbing

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  9. Posted at 5:40 25 Aug5:40 25 Aug

    Council appeals to government amid £10m overspend

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  10. Posted at 4:59 25 Aug4:59 25 Aug

    Ambulance service bosses 'out of touch'

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  11. Posted at 20:55 24 Aug20:55 24 Aug

    Kadji scores on debut as Robins see off Wycombe

    Dylan Kadij celebrates his goal with Bristol City team-mates

    Teenager Dylan Kadji scores on his Bristol City debut as the Championship side edge past Wycombe to reach the Carabao Cup third round.

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  13. Posted at 11:32 24 Aug11:32 24 Aug

    Bus workers to strike over 4%-6% pay offer

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    Action by Unite will affect bus services in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

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  14. Posted at 11:01 24 Aug11:01 24 Aug

    Blackmail arrests after man found dead in car

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    The man's death is being treated as "unexpected" and two men are arrested on suspicion of blackmail.

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  15. Posted at 8:51 24 Aug8:51 24 Aug

    'People don't like football teams being successful'

    By Paul Grunill

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    Real Bedford manager Rob Sinclair

    Real Bedford - the bitcoin-backed club with EFL ambitions - are looking to new manager Rob Sinclair to secure their first promotion.

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  16. Posted at 5:02 24 Aug5:02 24 Aug

    Woman with incurable cancer campaigns for scans

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    Sharon Baker wants people who have had breast cancer to receive scans to check for secondary cancer.

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    Boy, 8, cycles the UK to raise money for hedgehogs

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    Harry Peksa loves hedgehogs and cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for them.

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  18. Posted at 21:44 23 Aug21:44 23 Aug

    MK Dons shock Watford to make third round

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    League One MK Dons pull off a Carabao Cup shock with a 2-0 victory over Championship side Watford at Vicarage Road.

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  19. Posted at 21:09 23 Aug21:09 23 Aug

    Stevenage beat Peterborough with late Reid winner

    Jamie Reid

    Jamie Reid scores an added-time winner to send Stevenage through to the Carabao Cup third round as they beat League One Peterborough.

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    Double Ukraine refugee host cash, says minister

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    Lord Harrington says families should get £700 if they remain sponsors after the initial six months.

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