Central Bedfordshire news

• Milton Keynes warehouse: Review author resigns following more delays

  21-06-2021 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marc Dorfman admits he has not carried out the work in a "sufficiently responsible way".
  
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• Jake Reeves: Stevenage sign midfielder after Notts County exit

  21-06-2021 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Stevenage agree a deal with midfielder Jake Reeves.
  
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• Hotel Chocolat pays £4 for beauty firm Rabot 1745

  21-06-2021 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The confectioner pays less than its cheapest box of chocolates for full control of the joint venture.
  
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• Burnham murder probe begins after man dies following fight

  21-06-2021 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers do not believe there is any threat to the wider public after the death of the man, 35.
  
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• Verstappen wins intense French Grand Prix, with Hamilton second

  20-06-2021 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Max Verstappen fights back to pass Lewis Hamilton and take a brilliant win in the French Grand Prix to extend his championship lead.
  
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• Former Speaker and Conservative MP John Bercow joins Labour

  20-06-2021 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  He says he shares Labour values and the "reactionary" Conservative government needs to be replaced.
  
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• Ed Davey: Lib-Dem win a threat to Tories

  20-06-2021 11:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Ed Davey says dozens of Conservative MPs should be worried about their seats.
  
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• Central Bedfordshire SEND dashboard expected by end of year - Cranfield and Marston Vale Chronicle

  19-06-2021 17:11 via cranfieldandmarstonvale.co.uk
  
  Central Bedfordshire SEND dashboard expected by end of year  Cranfield and Marston Vale Chronicle
  
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• Chesham and Amersham by-election defeat a warning shot, says Tory co-chairman

  19-06-2021 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Planning reforms for England and HS2 rail had dominated campaigning in Chesham and Amersham.
  
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• Chesham and Amersham: Lib Dems overturn big Tory majority in by-election upset

  18-06-2021 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leader Ed Davey says his party is now the main threat to Tory "blue wall" constituencies across the UK.
  
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• Luton Town sign Cameron Jerome from MK Dons & Henri Lansbury from Bristol City

  18-06-2021 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Luton sign experienced forward Cameron Jerome from MK Dons and midfielder Henri Lansbury from Bristol City.
  
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• Chesham and Amersham by-election: Constituents react to result

  18-06-2021 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chesham and Amersham constituents share their thoughts on the Lib Dem victory.
  
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• Why the twins who had everything 'fell apart'

  18-06-2021 01:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam and Chris Gould died four months apart, leaving their parents asking what could have saved them.
  
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• Buckinghamshire teen pilot halfway in solo round-the-world record bid

  18-06-2021 01:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Travis Ludlow hopes to beat the record in his single-engine aircraft.
  
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• Testing centre for 'more sustainable' rockets opens in Westcott

  17-06-2021 21:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The facility will test propellants that the UK Space Agency says are "more environmentally friendly".
  
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• 'Rancid smell' coming from lake at the Rye in High Wycombe

  17-06-2021 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A "disgusting" and "unpleasant" smell is coming from a "crust of algae" on a town centre lake.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen disagree over Pirelli tyre failures in Azerbaijan

  17-06-2021 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen disagree over the results of the inquiry into the tyre failures at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
  
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• Bedford: Stowaway kitten survives lorry trip from Romania

  17-06-2021 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four-week-old Roman is recovering after being found severely dehydrated and underweight.
  
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• Central Bedfordshire SEND consultation errors prompts relaunch - Cranfield and Marston Vale Chronicle

  17-06-2021 11:22 via cranfieldandmarstonvale.co.uk
  
  Central Bedfordshire SEND consultation errors prompts relaunch  Cranfield and Marston Vale Chronicle
  
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• Chesham and Amersham by-election polling stations open

  17-06-2021 08:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Voters are electing a new MP for Chesham & Amersham, following the death of Dame Cheryl Gillan.
  
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• Bedford man accused of £1.5m theft claims antiques were gifted to him

  16-06-2021 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Des Pickersgill and his son Gary are alleged to have stolen valuable ornaments from a wealthy widow.
  
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• Danny Rose: Defender joins Watford after recent Tottenham exit

  16-06-2021 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Danny Rose signs a two-year deal with newly promoted Watford after leaving Tottenham following 14 years with the Premier League club.
  
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• Watford host Villa in Premier League opener

  16-06-2021 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Champions Manchester City face a testing trip to Spurs on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
  
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• MK Dons complete signing of Argentine goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli

  16-06-2021 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MK Dons receive international clearance to complete the signing of Argentine keeper Franco Ravizzoli.
  
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• Man charged after BBC reporter chased by protesters

  16-06-2021 10:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A clip shared on social media shows demonstrators haranguing BBC Newsnight reporter Nicholas Watt.
  
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• Stevenage murder inquiry: Teenager faces no further action

  15-06-2021 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christopher Hewett, 31, was found with stab wounds at his sister's home and died in hospital.
  
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• Covid-19: Bedford's declining rate down to 'surge testing and jabs'

  15-06-2021 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The infection rate in Bedford has fallen but a councillor warns: "We're not out of the woods yet".
  
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• Joseph Anang: West Ham United keeper joins Stevenage on loan

  15-06-2021 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stevenage sign West Ham United goalkeeper Joseph Anang on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• Allan Campbell: Luton Town sign Motherwell midfielder for undisclosed fee

  15-06-2021 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Luton Town sign midfielder Allan Campbell from Scottish Premiership side Motherwell for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Anthony Joshua has doubts over Tyson Fury fight - Eddie Hearn

  14-06-2021 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Joshua "probably thinks" a fight against British heavyweight rival Tyson Fury "will never happen", according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn.
  
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• HS2: Chesham and Amersham by-election candidates' policies

  14-06-2021 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Voters head to the polls to elect a new MP for Chesham and Amersham on 17 June.
  
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• Humza Hussain death: Teenage boy charged with murder

  13-06-2021 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The teenager is accused of stabbing Humza Hussain, also 16, in an incident outside a Luton school.
  
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• EU settlement: Fears people may miss post-Brexit deadline

  13-06-2021 10:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some people may soon find themselves illegally living in the UK, a professor of EU law says.
  
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• Milton Keynes girl, 6, cheered by classmates on first 100m walk

  12-06-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bea's mum calls it a "massive achievement," after two heart operations due to a rare disorder.
  
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• Queen's Birthday Honours: Caroline Coster awarded MBE

  11-06-2021 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman who lost her limbs when Covid led to sepsis is praised for her work before she became ill.
  
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• Lorry and two vans involved in M1 crash in Bedfordshire

  11-06-2021 21:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Extensive repairs are needed after a collision between a lorry and two vans, Highways England says.
  
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• Stevenage car cruise crash: Jail for drivers who veered into bystanders

  11-06-2021 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge says car cruise events are "catastrophes waiting to happen" and should be banned.
  
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• Three-hundred dead fish found at Priory Country Park in Bedford

  11-06-2021 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is "no obvious cause" of the deaths, the Environment Agency says.
  
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• Priti Patel texts over Extinction Rebellion protest deleted in 'glitch'

  11-06-2021 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six people are on trial after an Extinction Rebellion protest prevented newspapers being distributed.
  
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• Covid vaccine offered to over 18s at Bedford drop-in centre

  11-06-2021 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  First doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are being made available without the need to book.
  
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• Maya Forstater: Woman wins tribunal appeal over transgender tweets

  10-06-2021 15:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maya Forstater lost her job at a think tank over tweets saying people cannot change their biological sex.
  
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• Katie Locke inquest: First-date murderer was talking to 20 women

  09-06-2021 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carl Langdell killed Katie Locke and sexually assaulted her corpse after meeting online.
  
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• Jordan Veira death: Parents call for River Thames safety signs

  09-06-2021 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Veira's body was recovered from the River Thames after he was seen getting into difficulty.
  
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• Leighton Buzzard school closed due to bee swarm

  09-06-2021 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leighton Middle School closes for safety reasons as two colonies of bees are found.
  
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• Luton stabbing: Two teenagers arrested over 16-year-old's death

  09-06-2021 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two other teenage boys are arrested after a boy dies in hospital with multiple wounds.
  
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• Katie Locke: Coroner examines public bodies over woman's murder

  08-06-2021 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Katie Locke was killed by a man she met on a dating site who told a nurse of his violent fantasies.
  
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• Scott Twine: Milton Keynes Dons sign Swindon Town midfielder

  08-06-2021 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Milton Keynes Dons sign midfielder Scott Twine from relegated Swindon Town.
  
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• Covid lockdown teacher Holly King-Mand meets Boris Johnson

  08-06-2021 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Holly King-Mand is invited to Downing Street for a celebration of teaching during lockdown.
  
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• East-West Rail: Bedfordshire residents give their views on £5bn scheme

  08-06-2021 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Supporters say East-West Rail will spread prosperity, but opponents say the cost is too high.
  
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• Boundary review: Winners and losers from proposed changes

  08-06-2021 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How does the proposed new electoral map for England square with the government's "levelling up" agenda?
  
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