Bedford man charged with numerous child sexual offences
A man in his 20s from Bedford has been charged in connection to a number of offences, including engaging in sexual communication with a child. The man was arrested in…
Sue Ryder appeals for help so families can spend final Christmas surrounded by love
National healthcare charity Sue Ryder, which runs Sue Ryder St. John’s Hospice in Bedfordshire, has launched an appeal asking people to make a donation to help families spend their…
Missing: Can you help find missing 15-year-old Nazim?
Bedfordshire Police is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Bedford teenager. Nazim Uddin, aged 15, was last seen at his home address in the town on Sunday…
Former Chaucer Road care home to become supported living flats for vulnerable adults
A former care home will be converted into 13 flats providing supported living accommodation to people with learning difficulties. The transformation of the former Darrell Jeffreys…
Reduction in disproportionate numbers targeted by ‘stop and search’
Stop and search is an important tactic, but if it is not used effectively it can damage communities’ confidence with the police, a meeting heard. Bedfordshire’s deputy chief…
A cool 14 teams turn out for Bedford Hockey Club on bone-chilling weekend
The Ladies first team kept the heat on Sutton Coldfield in the Conference Midlands as 14 teams turned out for the club on a bitterly cold weekend…