Bedfordshire Police student officer sacked after assaulting ex-partner
A student police officer has been dismissed after a panel ruled he had assaulted his ex-partner and sent inappropriate images to another woman. PC Duane Atkins was found to…
Bedford Borough SEND provision now “something to be really proud of” says councillor
The SEND offer for Bedford borough has gone from a “disjointed” approach to an example of what can be achieved, a meeting heard. A report on the Bedford Borough Joint SEND Strategy…
Surplus council tax to be carried over to next year’s Borough Council budget

An estimated surplus of £1.2 million in council tax will be carried over to Bedford Borough Council’s budget for next year. On Wednesday (4 January), the council’s executive was…
Three-legged Bedford rescue dog walks 100km to raise money for cancer charity

A three-legged Bedford rescue dog has walked 100km around the Borough to raise money for a cancer charity. Sunny Sandwich (Sunny for short) and owners Kat McGregor…