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Dealer jailed over £4m drugs haul
A drug dealer in Bedfordshire with access to huge amounts of cannabis and cocaine is jailed for eight-and-a-half years. |
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EEDA helping firms secure finance
The East of England Development Agency introduces a programme to help recession-hit small businesses secure finance. |
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EEDA head calls for collaboration
Business and universities working together will 'help region deal with economic downturn'. |
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Family care campaigners rewarded
Two women who founded a charity to care for victims of violent crime are appointed MBE for their work. |
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Agency budget cut is criticised
A council criticises plans to cut the budget of the East of England Development Agency by £21m. |
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Hundreds attend 'eco-town' march
Hundreds of campaigners angry at plans for an "eco-town" in Bedfordshire attend a protest demonstration. |
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Eco-town protesters holding demo
Campaigners angry at plans for an eco-town in Bedfordshire will protest along a busy road. |
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New £10m fund to support business
The East of England Development Agency launches a £10m fund to support biotech and life-science firms. |
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Fire inspectors travel by bicycle
Fire inspectors travelling to business premises in Luton and Bedford go by bike to beat congestion. |
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Campaign to boost workplace skill
Two organisations begin a campaign to use £2.6bn of government investment to boost workplace skills. |
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Study reveals job creation record
A development agency's record on job creation and inward investment is revealed in a government study. |
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Science centre gets £1.85m boost
Universities planning to set up a science and innovation centre in Bedfordshire are awarded £1.85m. |
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Campaign to boost business women
A conference highlights barriers faced by women setting up businesses in the East and how they can be overcome. |
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Drivers warned of A421 closures
Motorists using one of Bedfordshire's busiest roads face delays for three weekends during roadworks. |
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New businesses to get cash help
A £1.2m centre to help people planning to start their own business is being built at Cranfield University. |
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Job losses at car firm
A Bedfordshire car refurbishment company announces about 80 job losses. |
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Honours for England: Midlands and East
Awards given to people in the Midlands and East of England in the 2002 New Year Honours List. |
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MBEs D - H
MBEs surnames D through to H made in the 2002 New Year Honours. |