Failings by the state contributed to murder of Wixams baby
Failings by the state contributed to the death of an 8-week-old baby girl, who was murdered by her father in Wixams, a coroner found today (17 August). 8-week-old Harper Denton…
Former Bedfordshire Police Inspector jailed for online child sexual offences
A former Bedfordshire Police inspector has been jailed for 30 months after admitting to carrying out online child sexual offences. Today (Wednesday), John Nichols, 51, of Bedford, was handed…
Permanent school inclusions fall across Bedford Borough
The number of pupils permanently excluded from Bedford borough schools fell last year. The latest government figures show that 33 pupils were permanently excluded from the borough’s…
New World Record on the cards in aid of Bedford Hospital charity and Friends
Bedford’s 7-time Guinness World Record holder is attempting an eighth world record on Saturday, all in aid of Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends…
Bedford pensioners could be missing out on thousands
Bedford pensioners could be missing out on £2700 extra pension credit per year and are urged by the local Liberal Democrats to check their eligibility. Latest figures estimate that 123 Bedford Borough…