Clare Turner

3 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

The best sixth forms are ranked each year based on a progress score. No, it’s not as confusing as you might think – as these figures merely tell you how much progress students have made between the end of key stage 4 and the end of their A-level studies. They are calculated by comparing the A-level results of students at your school or college with ones across England. A-level scores: what it means A score above zero obviously means students made more progress than other students across England.

3 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

East of England Ambulance Service bosses must drop plans to close Bedford’s emergency call centre, Unison has said. Staff have been told the emergency operations centre in Hammond Road is to close within two years, just months after being assured the site would remain open. Chelmsford’s emergency call centre is also set to shut, with a new site opening somewhere in Essex. This would leave only the Norwich emergency call centre in its current state.

3 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

The A600 Tinkers Hill, Shortstown, is currently closed due to large water leak (Wednesday)Expect delays as the A600 Tinkers Hill, in Shortstown, is currently closed due to large water leak (Wednesday). The road will remain closed and traffic diversions are in place. There’ll be no buses running between Bedford and Shortstown or Cotton End. Continue Reading

4 days ago | msn.com | Clare Turner

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4 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

If you’ve always wanted to run your own takeaway, now might be your chance. The Golden Lion in Bedford’s York Street has just gone on the market. And although it’s still licensed to operate as a takeaway, the freehold building does have scope to be returned to regular house – subject to the necessary planning requirements. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and – according to the sales blurb – the property is being offered with immediate vacant possession. Viewing strictly by appointment.