Police appeal for information after armed burglars forced entry into Ossory Way property
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information from the public following an aggravated burglary in Bedford. Three men forced their way into a property…
Three years jail for Kempston man found with cocaine, cannabis and a taser hidden in his sofa
When police carried out an early morning raid on the Kempston home of Romeo Aceto they found quantities of cocaine, cannabis and a taser. That was in August of last year and on Tuesday (13 October) the 58-year-old appeared for sentence, having been remanded in custody since then. Luton Crown Court was told in that […]
Unbeaten weekend for Bedford Hockey ladies on their travels
Bedford Hockey club were away on their travels last weekend after an abundance of home games the week before, with the ladies remaining unbeaten…
Kempston baker honoured in national ‘Bread Heroes’ awards
Sheila Pledger has been recognised for her dedication and loyalty to customers throughout the coronavirus lockdown, keeping Pledgers family bakery open…
Black History Month: Pearl Thomson 1917 – 2014
As part of Black History Month, Foster Hill Road Cemetery shared the story of Pearl Clareta Thomson, a much-loved Bedford teacher…
Beds Police cuts averted thanks to £3m PCC special grant, panel told
Policing in Bedfordshire would have faced cuts without a special grant of nearly £3m this year, a meeting of the county’s police and crime panel heard…
Frustration as blood tests cancelled at Bedford Hospital due to UK-wide supplier shortages
Frustrated patients are being turned away from blood test appointments at Bedford Hospital due to logistics problems with a supplier to the NHS…
Bedford Borough Council awards £23,000 grant to local Foodbank
Bedford Foodbank has been given a boost to help families struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to a £23,000 government grant from…