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Mum wins battle for new pelican crossing

11:43am Thursday 11th March 2010

A MOTHER-of-two who campaigned for better safety measures on Bidford Bridge has won her fight.

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Union says crime will rise due to budget cut

10:54am Thursday 4th March 2010

UNION representatives say they fear crime will rise in Warwickshire after police bosses agreed to make £5.7 million in savings.

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Music brings back memories

10:53am Thursday 4th March 2010

THE sounds of The Roaring Twenties could be heard at a Bidford care home last week.

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Arrested men released on police bail

9:09am Friday 26th February 2010

THREE men arrested in connection with the Atherstone-on-Stour tragedy have been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Delicious food in aid of charities

11:01am Thursday 25th February 2010

TWO Bidford businesses have collaborated to raise more than £1,500 for local good causes.

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Anger in village over tax increase

11:01am Thursday 25th February 2010

ANGRY villagers called for the resignation of Bidford parish councillors this week in the wake of their controversial budget announcement.

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We were kings and queens for the day

11:02am Thursday 25th February 2010

CHILDREN in Bidford became kings and queens for a day when they learned about the region’s regal connections.

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THE next Bidford Parish Council surgery will take place at the council’s meeting room on March 20 at 11.30am. The surgery gives residents the opportunity to raise and discuss issues with councillors. Any issue which requires further action by the parish council will be brought before the council at its next meeting.

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Arrested men detained overnight

9:12am Thursday 25th February 2010

THREE men who were arrested in connection with the Atherstone-on-Stour tragedy were detained by police overnight.

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Arrests made over firefighter deaths

12:19pm Wednesday 24th February 2010

THREE men were arrested this morning in connection with the Atherstone-on-Stour tragedy in which four firefighters lost their lives.

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Tribute to crash victim

10:32am Thursday 18th February 2010

THE family of Margaret Donaldson, who was killed in a car crash in Bidford, have paid tribute to the 78-year-old.

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Pupils welcome year of the tiger

10:33am Thursday 18th February 2010

PUPILS of Dunnington Primary School experienced a taste of the Orient when they saw in the Chinese New Year.

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Two girls hurt in collision with car

10:33am Thursday 18th February 2010

TWO girls from Bidford were taken to hospital after they were involved in a collision with a car.

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Gift Appeal

10:33am Thursday 18th February 2010

STAFF at a Bidford care home need unwanted gifts to help residents with dementia. Waterloo House has placed boxes around the home filled with things to help stimulate the memories of residents. Any donations can be dropped off, or call 01789 773359 for collection.

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Children explore the past and present

11:26am Thursday 11th February 2010

CHILDREN at Bidford Primary School swapped their usual uniforms for wetsuits and snow suits as part of an Explorers and Adventurers Day. The event last week marked the launch of a new topic for the pupils. As part of the day, children came to school dressed as explorers and completed a photo-based orienteering course. They also met caver Sarah Westmacott who talked about cave exploration before they took a look at the lives of seafarers through history. Teacher Nikki Preston said: “They enjoyed tasting different spices and made ship’s biscuits. Most of the children liked them but were glad they were not maggot-infested like they used to be!”