Man arrested following attempted sexual assault by river in Queens Park
Bedfordshire Police have this evening arrested a man after an attempted sexual assault in Queens Park, Bedford. The incident took place at around 3pm today (16 July) in near the…
Five arrested in Midland Road for sex industry human trafficking offences
Five people have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences after a major Bedfordshire Police operation targeting a suspected organised…
Bedford’s Hilda Millard waltzes her way to a century
There was a big birthday celebration at Oak Way House on Kimbolton Road recently, when resident Hilda Millard celebrated turning 100.
Bedfringe 13: launch review

The 13th annual Bedfringe festival launched last night at the Quarry Theatre and proved that Bedford is in for a feast of comedy, music…
Norse Road reopened as six-year old boy air lifted to hospital following collision
Bedfordshire Police have now reopened Norse Road following a road traffic collision (RTC) between a car and a six-year-old at around 9.15am this morning.
Marston’s “committed to Bedford” with renewed sponsorship of Blues
Marston’s, the brewers who bought the Eagle Brewery from Charles Wells in 2017, have signed a deal to sponsor the Bedford Blues for a further three years. The deal will see the Eagle Brewery…
A1 southbound road closure latest
Motorists are advised that the A1 in Bedfordshire is closed southbound between the A421 (Black Cat Roundabout) and the A603 (near Sandy) due to a burst…
Air ambulance called following Norse Road RTC
The air ambulance has attended an incident on Norse Road, following a collision between a car and a pedestrian. Norse Road is currently closed.
Prestigious ‘Diana Award’ presented to outstanding Sharnbrook student

Following a nomination from her teacher, Emma Beeden, a Y13 student at Sharnbrook Academy, is celebrating after being awarded a prestigious Diana Award…