Bedfordshire

[ bed-ferd-sheer, -sher ]

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a county in central England. 477 sq. mi. (1,235 sq. km).

Bedfordshire

/ -ʃə; ˈbɛdfədˌʃɪə /

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a county of S central England, administered since 2009 by the unitary authorities of Bedford and Central Bedfordshire: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the south: the geographical county includes Luton, which became a separate unitary authority in 1997. Area (excluding Luton): 1192 sq km (460 sq miles) Beds

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It estimates that 80% of those jobs will come from Bedford, central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

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Chantelle, 23 from Bedfordshire, says she's proud of her background but has sometimes been "nervous" to share it because of negative portrayals of her community in the media.

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But there are some places where numbers are actually expected to grow - in Central Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire, for example.

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Construction on the site at Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, is expected to start next year if planning permission is granted.

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Universal aims to provide distinct attractions at each of its parks, with the Bedfordshire one set to feature unique attractions not found elsewhere.

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