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- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
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- RBS losses hit £2bn amid bonus row
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Staff and pupils are so sporting!
A LOWER school will be taking part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile fundraiser.
Baa-eautiful new born lambs at the college
SIGNS of spring are already in the air with birth of dozens of lambs.
Bottom of the class: Urgent call for action after new report on Bedford Borough’s schools
EDUCATION in Bedford is in “urgent” need of leadership it was claimed this week after a new report showed standards in the borough are slipping behind.
Facing up to cyber bullies
CYBER bullying was the focus of a workshop for students at a middle school.
The car’s the star!
YOUNG petrolheads at an upper school had the chance to look under the bonnet of a top sports car.
Strictly rhythm at Biggleswade school
STUDENTS at a middle school picked up tips on how to become a professional musician from a rising talent.
Musical visit for Arlesey academy students
STUDENTS from an academy will get the chance to watch a rehearsal by the London Symphony Orchestra.
Plenty of jumble at Biggleswade school’s sale
SHOPPERS can pick up plenty of bargains at a jumble sale.
Jobs: One in five parents "partly hope" their offspring don't get costly university place
Rising costs of university places are causing important changes in behaviour and making some parents hope the financial burden doesn't fall on them, research suggests.
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Young choir has hit a high note in contest
HARMONIOUS notes are sounding from the vocal chords of a highly successful school choir.
Young councillors were a class act!
PUPILS from a lower school gained an insight into politics during a special day out.
Euan was so in tune with judges
AN aspiring saxophonist impressed judges at a young musician contest.
Star sings at Biggleswade school
AN up-and-coming RnB star hosted a workshop at a middle school on Tuesday (February 7).
Chinese New Year celebrations for Clifton pupils
THE spirit of Chinese New Year was alive and well at a lower school as pupils enjoyed a week of activities.
The write way to cover sport!
ASPIRING sports writers can show off their talents in a new competition.
Uni applications drop eight per cent
THE number of students hoping to earn a place at the University of Bedfordshire this autumn has dropped by almost 1,500 compared to 12 months ago - but is still up on the figure from 2010.
Uni chief set for new role
PROFESSOR Les Ebdon is expected to be given a new government role helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Success was all talk!
CONFIDENT public speakers will compete in the next round of a competition after impressing judges at the semi-finals.
Whatever you want!
A SCHOOL’S music workshop went with a bang – when a rock star turned up to host it.
Raising cash for forgotten children of India
YOUNG fundraisers spent a day collecting money to help children in India.
Church christening ceremony for baby dolls
PUPILS continued their life milestones topic with a pretend christening.
Children’s centre seeks views
USERS of the Orchard Children’s Centre in Shefford are being asked for their feedback on its services.
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Weather for Biggleswade
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
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Temperature: 3 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: West
