Bedfordshire Times & Citizen (Bedford, England) back issues from February 2008:
Boy, 10, wins [pounds sterling]5.6million compensation after 'traumatic birth'.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Payout deal for injuries caused after a delayed caesarean delivery A ten-year-old Bedford boy who keeps smiling despite devastating injuries suffered during his traumatic birth has won a compensation deal worth up to [pounds sterling]5.6 million at London's High Court. ...
Inquiry into 14-goal cup thriller.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Bedfordshire Football League round-up Confusion surrounded the end of Oakley Sports Reserves' Jubilee Cup quarter-final clash with Blunham Reserves after the side's shook hands after a 7-7 draw without playing extra time. A league inquiry was set to take place this ...
Evolution leap forward thanks to single strike.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Michael R Peters Sunday League round-up Semi-final places in two County Cup competitions were the target this week, with two of the quarter-final ties in the Lower Junior Cup being played between Bedford League clubs ensuring local representation in the next round. ...
Man accused of deceiving Yarl's Wood detainees.
Feb 01, 2008 ... 48-year-old from London faces eight counts of false representation. A man appeared at Bedford Magistrates Court on Thursday accused of deceiving detainees at Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre. Alan Kamara-Francis, 48, was alleged to have offered them legal advice ...
Drivers warned of freezing conditions.
Feb 01, 2008 ... Ice thought most likely in Bedfordshire, snow possible. Drivers are being advised to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel on Friday night and Saturday as snow and freezing temperatures are forecast for many parts of the country. The North, ...
Colts at their best in crushing win.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Blues face a tough trip to Worcester Wanderers In their best performance of the season, Bedford Blues Colts overwhelmed their North Walsham opponents on Saturday, triumphing 75-10. Bedford spent the first 20 minutes demonstrating a mix of forward domination, incisive ...
Emms forced out of English Nationals through illness.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Tough times for former Dame Alice School pupil Gail Emms has been forced to pull out of the English Nationals for the second time in three years. The defending women's doubles champion with Donna Kellogg and the former mixed doubles champion with Nathan Robertson has ...
Easy does it as Blues cruise into quarter finals.
Feb 02, 2008 ... Sedgley Park challenge brushed aside National Trophy fifth round Bedford Blues 42 Sedgley Park 20 The Blues never looked in trouble as they cantered to comfortable win over Sedgley Park Tigers and book their place in the quarter finals of the EDF National ...
Shortage of nurses 'threatening health services'.
Feb 03, 2008 ... University lecturer warns of potential shortfall in number of new recruits Nursing shortages could have a damaging effect on the county's health service, according to a lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire. Tony McGrath, principal lecturer in adult nursing, ...
Eagles prove a point.
Feb 03, 2008 ... Town produce a better performance to hold Banbury at the New Eyrie BGB Southern Premier Bedford Town 0 Banbury United 0 Not even the return of a former favourite could inspire the relegation threatened Eagles to a much needed win. Under pressure ...
Best value for money services.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Bedford Borough Council named one of the country's best value for money authorities Top marks have been given to Bedford Borough Council, which has been named one of the best value for money authorities in the country. A new report released on Monday by the Audit ...
Police reassure immigrant arrivals.
Feb 04, 2008 ... New communities are welcome but must get to know UK law, force says. New arrivals in Bedfordshire from overseas can be sure of a warm welcome and plenty of help, according to police. Charlie Whiteside, of the community safety and diversity department at Bedfordshire ...
Blues handed Northampton test.
Feb 04, 2008 ... League leaders and local rivals to visit Goldington Road Bedford Blues have been handed a mouth-watering tie in the quarter-finals of the EDF Energy National Trophy. The Blues' reward for disposing of Sedgley Park in round five is a visit to Goldington Road from the ...
M1 misery from overturned lorry.
Feb 04, 2008 ... Investigation also under way into five-vehicle crash in Kempston. A lorry overturned and was hit by two cars, causing long delays for drivers on the M1 on Monday. The accident took place near junction 12 on the southbound carriageway near Toddington at 8am. ...
Wheelchair-bound man spared jail.
Feb 05, 2008 ... Court hears 59-year-old claimed [pounds sterling]31,000 in benefits he was not entitled to. A 59-year-old wheelchair-bound man has been spared a prison sentence for claiming [pounds sterling]31,000 in benefits to which he was not entitled. Judge Daniel Serota said he ...
Cash prize for green-thinking school.
Feb 05, 2008 ... Lincroft Middle's eco-action team impresses national judges. An Oakley school has won [pounds sterling]5,000 after pupils, teachers and parents came up with ways to make it more environmentally friendly. Lincroft Middle School won the cash after its eco-action team ...
Who was man found dead 11 years ago?
Feb 05, 2008 ... Missing People charity renews appeal for information. The UK's leading charity for missing and unidentified people has made a renewed appeal for information regarding the remains of a man discovered in Bedfordshire 11 years ago. Missing People, which works with the ...
115 children a year treated for passive smoking.
Feb 06, 2008 ... Now Bedfordshire launches a new awareness campaign aimed at parents. Parents are being urged not to smoke in front of their children in light of figures that 115 under-fives in Bedfordshire are taken to hospital each year because of passive smoking. A campaign called ...
County clamps down on 'scam' mail.
Feb 06, 2008 ... Bedfordshire residents urged to send in examples and help catch fraudsters. Householders are being urged to take scam mail to their local library this month to help catch fraudsters. The 'scamnesty' organised by Bedfordshire County Council's trading standards service ...
Two treated for burns after factory chemical leak.(Medical condition overview)
Feb 06, 2008 ... Hydrated lime spills out as pipe splits in Flitwick. A chemical leak at a factory left two delivery drivers needing treatment for burns on Tuesday. The men were taking hydrated lime to Weber Building Solutions in Enterprise Way, Flitwick, when the pipe pumping it from ...
Oh baby! Dad's off to Iraq.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Two new fathers are among six Bedford TA soldiers getting ready for a tour of duty. A Territorial Army soldier from Kempston is away from home preparing for a six-month tour of duty in Iraq - just weeks after the birth of his first child. Craftsman Tyrone Adams, aged ...
Cyber front opens in unitary war of words.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Online poll hijacked while officers trade blows on Facebook. The bitter squabble between Bedfordshire's councils over unitary status has spilled onto the internet in a cyber war of words. Not only have county council staff been accused of hijacking a website poll of ...
Hospital phone charges enough to make you sick.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Patients and families being billed for calls that are not even answered Telephone charges at Bedford Hospital have been branded "a disgrace" by a man whose 94-year-old mother spent two-and-a-half weeks recovering from a stroke at South Wing. Leonora Colman was ...
Maverick Hare wins apology from Nirah.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Project director regrets 'false, hurtful and obscene' email. A maverick politician has won his legal fight against one of the driving forces behind plans to build a [pounds sterling]600 million aquarium and visitor centre in Bedfordshire. Coun Tony Hare, who was then ...
County council 'improving strongly'.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Government watchdog hands Bedfordshire three stars in annual assessment. County Hall has been given the thumbs-up from a Government watchdog, after being labelled 'improving strongly' by the Audit Commission. Today the commission will publish its comprehensive ...
Rebecca's face of courage.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Parents' joy after daughter's operation to remove aggressive birthmark Parents of a girl born with an aggressive birthmark are overjoyed at her miraculous recovery after specialist treatment at Bedford Hospital. Rebecca Prosser was born with a tiny red patch on her ...
Bimson promises changes for Eagles.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Chippenham thrashing prompts a re-think for Town boss Distraught Bedford Town boss Stuart Bimson promised changes after watching his side ripped to pieces by a rampant Chippenham outfit on Tuesday night. Speaking after the 5-0 horror show, Bimson said he was angry ...
Blues looking forward to derby cup tie.
Feb 07, 2008 ... Rayer excited by prospect of Saints visit On one hand it is the draw they did not want, but on the other it is a chance to claim a massive scalp and local bragging rights. That is what will be at stake when Northampton Saints travel to Goldington Road for the EDF ...
[pounds sterling]100,000 donation swells hospital campaign's coffers.
Feb 08, 2008 ... Cancer Screening Appeal flying towards aim of refurbishing endoscopy unit. A major fundraising appeal to refurbish Bedford Hospital's endoscopy unit is now nearly two-thirds towards target after the sudden arrival of a [pounds sterling]100,000 donation. The cheque, ...
Bimson baffled by vanishing keeper mystery.
Feb 08, 2008 ... Eagles boss has his say on Amaegbe departure Baffled Eagles boss Stuart Bimson has this week shed some light on the mystery circumstances surrounding goalkeeper Ini Amaegbe's departure from the club. Rumours were rife that the former Kingstonian stopper had angrily ...
Rayer: Plymouth trip will be hard.
Feb 08, 2008 ... Brickfields trip next up for the Blues In-form Bedford Blues make the long trip down to Plymouth Albion this weekend looking to record their first win in their West Country opponents' backyard since 2003. The squad should be boosted by the inclusion of prop Dave ...
Farewell to Louis Fussell.
Feb 08, 2008 ... Friends and family say goodbye to fundraising champion Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to much-loved Bedford fundraising champion Louis Fussell, following a funeral service at St Paul's Church, on Friday. Mr Fussell, 82, of Rutland Road, Bedford, was riding ...
Eagles announce groundbreaking plans.
Feb 08, 2008 ... Bedford Town fans could soon have a direct influence on how the club is run New plans that could give Eagles fans an active input into the running of the club are to be discussed later this month. Supporters will be given an opportunity to give their input into the ...
Blues turn it round for West Country win.
Feb 09, 2008 ... Second half domination gives Bedford victory Plymouth Albion 6 Bedford Blues 13 A sterling second half performance earned Bedford what turned out to be a comfortable win at Brickfields. Their Jekyll and Hyde performance included a lacklustre first half ...
Outstanding Ofsted for Alban Middle School.
Feb 09, 2008 ... Inspectors complimented pupils for academic achievement, attendance and behaviour Alban Middle School has been rated as outstanding by Government Ofsted inspectors following their inspection last month January. The inspection team stated that the Great Bardford school ...
Eagles soar to first win since Boxing Day.
Feb 10, 2008 ... Woolf pounces to net first half brace Southern Premier Cheshunt 1 Bedford Town 2 Eagles eased their relegation fears with a 2-1 victory at Cheshunt on Saturday, as their hosts were unable to keep Jonathan Woolf at bay. The midfielder gobbled up ...
Gutsy Blues battle to victory at Brickfields.
Feb 10, 2008 ... Blues recover for half time deficit to claim superb win National League One Plymouth Albion 6 Bedford Blues 13 A sterling second half fightback earned Bedford Blues a battling 13-6 win against Plymouth Albion at Brickfields. In a game that saw a ...
Rayer praises fantastic Blues.
Feb 10, 2008 ... Blues reach season high with battling victory by the seaside "The best win of our season so far." That was the view of Bedford Blues' director of rugby Mike Rayer after the Welshman had seen his charges battle their way to a 13-6 win against Plymouth Albion at ...
Zimbabwean's mission to help his homeland.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Bedford resident of 36 years takes on [pounds sterling]20,000 charity programme. A cross-continental charity is looking for Bedfordians' generosity to help the needy in Zimbabwe. Brickhill resident George Sithole is behind the Zimbabwe Aid Trust, which he formed ...
Surge reported in unwanted dogs.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Bedfordshire animal charity now looking after 17 hounds in need of a home. It seems that some people just don't believe that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. A surge in the number of unwanted dogs has been reported by a Bedfordshire animal rehoming charity ...
Man in court over charges relating to hit and run.
Feb 11, 2008 ... Hearing follows incident which left woman critically ill in hospital A man has appeared at Bedford Magistrates' Court on Thursday, February 8, following a hit and run collision in a pub car park which left a young woman critically ill in hospital. Jonathan Hart, 25, ...
Blaze destroys half of terraced house.
Feb 12, 2008 ... A mother, her son and lodger forced to move out. A mother, her son and a lodger have had to leave their home after a fire on Sunday. The blaze destroyed half of the two-storey terraced house in St Leonard's Avenue. Emergency services were called at 1.37pm ....
Push for students to learn foreign languages.
Feb 12, 2008 ... University of Bedfordshire says we're lagging behind our European counterparts. Students are being encouraged to learn languages as part of a [pounds sterling]4.5m Government programme. The University of Bedfordshire has joined others in the East of England to ...
Businessman's mission to build African orphanage.
Feb 12, 2008 ... 37-year-old assembling team of builders to travel to Kenya. An orphanage in troubled Kenya is being transformed thanks to help from a Bedford businessman. Steve Turner's company, Elstow Landscapes, has sponsored the Tumaini Orphanage near Mombasa since he and his ...
Ath in seventh heaven.
Feb 12, 2008 ... Students taught a lesson by dogged Bedford Fortress Puntoe Woods saw Bedford Athletic record their seventh straight home victory with an 18-15 victory over Midlands One league leaders Loughborough Students on Saturday. This was a vital victory for close to full ...
Firms sponsor school play characters.
Feb 13, 2008 ... Hastingsbury Business and Enterprise College wins support for a production of Oliver. Characters in Hastingsbury Business and Enterprise College's forthcoming production of Oliver are being sponsored. Oliver should have his request - 'Please sir, can I ...
Colourful farewell to Robert Gill.
Feb 13, 2008 ... Friends and family create special floral arrangement at funeral for killed student. Bikers from around the country gathered with the friends and family of Robert Gill to remember the Bedford teenager who was killed in December. Around 50 riders from The Christian ...
Woman fends off street attacker.
Feb 14, 2008 ... Man flees after she bites him on the hand. Police are warning people to be on their guard after a 25-year-old woman was grabbed by a man on Tuesday night as she walked home from Bedford railway station. The victim, who uses the station to commute to work each day, had ...
Hero dog saves family from blaze.
Feb 14, 2008 ... Evie alerts owners after fire breaks out at animal sanctuary A rescue dog saved the lives of a family and 13 other animals when fire broke out at a sanctuary. Evie, a Border collie cross, woke David McFarlane, 26, and his wife Sheryl, 36, in the early hours of last ...
Two wins on the trot for terrific Town.
Feb 14, 2008 ... Sozzo and Woolf net as Eagles down City Southern Premier Gloucester City 1 Bedford Town 2 After securing their first double of the season at Cheshunt on Saturday, Bedford did it again at The New Lawn with a gritty performance against Gloucester City last ...
Tell 'em where you want 4,400 new homes built.
Feb 14, 2008 ... Public invited to have a say on 400 possible sites selected for development in Mid Beds Planning bosses have revealed a list of 400 sites in Mid Bedfordshire where they are considering building 4,400 new homes. More than 2,000 of these houses are expected to be built ...
Dying wish granted with hospital charity concert.
Feb 15, 2008 ... Patient wanted to raise money as a thank-you to cancer unit where he was treated A former Primrose Unit patient's dying wish is to be granted when a special charity performance of Handel's Messiah is held at the Corn Exchange next month. Concord singer and music ...
Gas pipe leak closes lane in Bromham Road.
Feb 15, 2008 ... Workmen hope to complete repairs by the end of the week One lane in Bromham Road, Bedford, was closed on Wednesday, February 13, after reports of a leaking gas pipe. Engineers from the National Grid dug up the road after an injected sealant failed to solve ...
Jail for man who attacked boy while gripped by drugs.
Feb 15, 2008 ... 12 months for attacking and then robbing a 15-year-old in Clapham A man who first assaulted a 15-year-old boy and then robbed him has been jailed for 12 months. John Clabby, 27, claimed to remember nothing about the incident in George Street, Clapham, on January 23 ...
Page and Patso to miss Cornish clash.
Feb 15, 2008 ... Key duo out as Blues go for sixth win on the bounce Goldington Road could be in for an thrilling afternoon when the Cornish Pirates come to town on Saturday. That is the view of Bedford Blues director of rugby Mike Rayer who is expecting an entertaining contest ...
Skelts all for Euro.
Feb 15, 2008 ... World crown still in my sights, says Skelton Brave Bedford Banger Matt Skelton may have suffered heartache in Dusseldorf, but he could face a return trip to Germany if he is to capture the European heavyweight title. The 41-year-old has been nominated for the vacant ...
Town looking at Nedd.
Feb 15, 2008 ... Eagles boss Bimson continues to run the rule over ex-Feyenoord youngster Midfielder Howard Nedd may have been on the books of Dutch giants Feyenoord as a youngster, but he is having trouble convincing Eagles boss Stuart Bimson that he is the real deal. Nedd is ...
Villagers withdraw A421 objections.
Feb 16, 2008 ... Announcement comes in closing stages of the public inquiry into the proposed upgrade of the road between the motorway junction and Bedford Residents worried about increased traffic through their quiet village as the result of improvements to junction 13 of the M1 have withdrawn ...
Pirates snatch late victory at Goldington Road.
Feb 16, 2008 ... Blues fail to turn dominance into victory National League One Bedford Blues 15 Cornish Pirates 17 The Bedford Blues' winning streak came to an end at Goldington Road as the Cornish Pirates claimed a scarcely deserved 17-15 victory. The Blues' ...
Students handed a bargain at the Eyrie.
Feb 16, 2008 ... Miller landmark spoiled by late goal Southern Premier Bedford Town 1 Team Bath 2 Rob Miller marked his 200th Eagles appearance with a goal but it wasn't enough as Team Bath stole the points late on at the New Eyrie. Bedford looked to have ...
MP calls for ban of Standards and Privileges Committee.
Feb 17, 2008 ... Mid Beds Tory Nadine Dorries argues government body is not truly independent MP Nadine Dorries has called for the abolition of parliament's Standards and Privileges Committee, arguing it is not truly independent. In the wake of the Derek Conway affair, the Mid Beds ...
We don't want a mast in our midst.
Feb 18, 2008 ... Second bid to site aerial at the Royal Mail offices in Ford End Road, Bedford Mobile phone giant Vodafone is to try to gain planning permission for a mast in Bedford town centre - for a second time. The phone company is set to make another application for an aerial ...
New design centre will put Beds on the map.
Feb 18, 2008 ... The centre, the first of its kind in the county, is being being built at Cranfield University A new design centre which will be the first of its kind in the country is being built at Cranfield University. The Centre for Competitive Creative Design, C4D, is being ...
Wood the hero as Sportsman deny title chasers.
Feb 18, 2008 ... Bedfordshire Football League A last-gasp leveller from Andy Wood earned Riseley Sports a creditable 2-2 draw after coming from behind at Premier Division title chasers Campton. Mark Joiner had earlier reduced the deficit. Another notable scoreline went the way of ...
Covert action to catch poor drivers.
Feb 19, 2008 ... Traffic police step up unmarked patrols in Bedfordshire. Traffic police have stepped up covert operations in a bid to reduce accidents on some of the county's most treacherous roads. Since Monday, officers have been waiting in unmarked vehicles, stopping motorists who ...