Bedford man jailed for six years for harassing and assaulting his ex-partners
A 36-year-old-year-old man has been sentenced to six years behind bars for violently assaulting and harassing two women. Orville Anderson Burgess of De Parys Avenue was…
Guest editor: Teenage homelessness and missed opportunities
It’s pretty much a given that every teacher knows basic safeguarding processes. They know what to look out for, they know which children are more at risk, they know how to…
Bedford Town Centre Police operation will tackle male violence against women and girls
Bedfordshire Police will be in Bedford Town Centre tonight as part of a new campaign to tackle male violence against women and girls. The proactive operation, called Project Firefly…
New hub with space for hundreds of bikes opened at Bedford train station
A new two-tier cycle parking hub for up to 322 bikes, and seven charging bays for electric bikes, has been opened at Bedford train station. It’s been installed, to make it easier for…
River Great Ouse to welcome back Bedford Regatta this weekend
After a short break, the banks of the River Ouse are welcoming back the Bedford Regatta this weekend, signalling the resuming of side-by-side rowing racing…