160 crimes reported at Bedfordshire churches in under three years

An investigation into lead theft and criminal activity on local churches in the UK, has found 160 reported crimes in Bedfordshire since 2017. An investigation by Countryside Alliance found that churches in and around the county are not only being targeted for their lead, of which there were four recorded cases, but that there were […]

Bedford shoplifter behind bars for 44 weeks

A prolific Bedford shoplifter has been sent to prison for 44 weeks and given a five year criminal behaviour order (CBO). Chuman Pal, 42, of St Johns Street, Kempston, was…

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