8% between 1 January and 31 March.

It really benefits the local economy.It's about consistency - bigger isn't always better.

co-founder of Cuffe Taylor which organises the Bedford Summer Sessions featuring acts including Rag-n-Bone Man.What I think works in Bedford is a nice number between 7.these kinds of events are vital as they help bring energy and footfall into the town.

We recruit locally for all our bar and VIP staff.with Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett.

UK Music estimates that for every person that attends a concert.

Cuffe TaylorPeter Taylor said Bedford audiences were very engaged and they let organisers know who they want to see Mr Taylor said the gigs were part of its national series of concerts with Summer Sessions also taking place in Derby.Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreadsSouthern Europe braces for an early heatwaveHealth and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe.

while there have been calls in some places for schools to close to protect the health of students.with temperatures expected to exceed 40C in some places over the weekend.

a 40-year-old Mexican tourist in Venice.the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.