Volunteer police officer used excessive force during arrest
A former volunteer police officer has been dismissed from duty after a panel ruled he had used excessive force when arresting a member of the public. Special Inspector Chris Smith…
Monthly column: Ignore the political spin our force now has the highest solve rates
Using out-of-date information to judge the performance of Bedfordshire Police is akin to me using data from 2020 to judge Bedford Borough’s performance on planning applications…
“Everyone needs someone to help fight their corner,” says Green candidate for Castle Newnham Ward
A Green Party candidate for the Castle Newnham Ward said he is standing as “everyone needs someone to help fight their corner”. Paul Edmonds, a Bedfordian for 20 years…
Opinion: Public transport in Wixams is making my depression significantly worse
Trainee journalist, Jo Fay, shares her experience of living in Wixams, relying on public transport and the impact it has had on her mental health. I have been living in…
Bedford College Group announces successor to Ian Pryce CBE
Bedford College has announced that Yiannis Koursis OBE will take the college forward after current CEO, Ian Pryce CBE, retires after 25 years in the role. While Yiannis won’t join until…