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A black kite is stood on a log indoors and looking directly at the camera

Farm on the lookout as Tango takes flight again

The bird of prey centre is asking people to keep an eye out for Tango, who has gone missing again.

A view of an old brick building with huge windows and the words "Bedford Corn Exchange" on the side under a blue plaque which is too small to read.

Council to spend £2.5m updating listed music venue

Bedford Corn Exchange hosts a range of entertainment including music, comedy and theatre.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

An artist's impression of the new Universal Studios theme park has a large body of water in the middle with various rides and lands around the edge.

Infrastructure needed for Universal park - council

A council leader says the plans are "great news", but road improvements at the M1 and A1 are vital.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

Tyreese Kamau: A man with black hair and a black beard wearing a grey,round-necked t-shirt

Dealer guilty of killing man who wanted cocaine

Drug dealer Tyreese Kamau is convicted of killing a customer when a cocaine sale went wrong.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

A woman with glasses in a purple hoodie looks at the camera. A tall climbing frame is in the background.

'Outdoor learning boosts children's confidence'

Teacher Charlotte Anthony believes outdoor school trips are key to the wellbeing of young people.

Chris Martin of Coldplay performing on stage with an acoustic guitar in 2000

Music venue could 'open forever' with charity aid

Bedford Esquires is facing potential closure if it does not find a buyer in the next five years.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

A motorway dual carriageway. A car has overturned and is on its roof and a police car and a lorry parked nearby.

Car overturned on M1 following collision with van

Drivers are being warned of delays of up to 30 minutes and four miles of congestion.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

A smiling woman wearing glases and a blue t-shirt with the words "Would you like a hug?" stands in the street.

'I'm a professional cuddler - let me tell you why a hug feels so good'

Samii Wood believes snuggling with strangers can benefit your health.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

An ambulance outside an ambulance call centre in Bedford. There is a green bush to the left and a red-brick building in the distance.

Two ambulance 999 call centres to close

There will be a new centre in Essex and the existing Norwich site will remain open.