Police raid “substantial” cannabis factory in Bedford

Bedfordshire Police have raided what locals have called a “substantial cannabis factory” in Bedford. The raid on Tuesday (1 August) happened on Gladstone Street, Bedford. Police uncovered what they…
Teenager arrested in connection with Foster Hill Road sexual assaults
Police said they have arrested a teenage boy in connection with a series of sexual offences which occurred on Foster Hill, Bedford. Officers launched an investigation after receiving reports…
Shadow secretary of state visits Mid Beds to talk about Labour MP candidate Alistair Strathern

Labour’s candidate for the possible Mid Bedfordshire by-election is someone “who really understands local people’s concerns”, a member of the shadow cabinet has said. Anneliese Dodds, the…
Letters: Free parking will turn Bedford’s air toxic

I am writing to express my inexplicable indignation that the Conservative Mayor and Council have decided to grant four hours of free parking to all drivers using Allhallows car park. I am a lifelong…
Northamptonshire councillor chosen as Bedford and Kempston Conservative Parliamentary candidate

Bedford and Kempston’s Conservative Association have chosen a West Northamptonshire Councillor as their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for Bedford and Kempston…