Police panel meeting called off as PCC prioritises anniversary event over scrutiny of Bedford policing
The day that Bedfordshire’s PCC issues an open letter to the Mayor of Bedford, calling for ‘a renewed partnership approach’, it’s been revealed that he won’t be attending a meeting to address issues of crime…
Modern GP surgery coming to Wootton thanks to NHS investment
A new GP surgery is set to be built in Wootton as part of a £17 million investment in local healthcare across Bedford Borough. The announcement follows a meeting between Bedford’s mayor…
PCC calls out Bedford mayor’s “wrong and damaging” remarks urging change of approach on town centre crime
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has responded to mayor Tom Wootton’s warning that Bedford town centre is “under siege” by crime, emphasising the…
Bedford Hospital praised for clinical education in new Cambridge University partnership
Bedford Hospital has been named a Teaching Partner by the University of Cambridge – the highest level of affiliation the university offers to a regional hospital…
“This is Bedford’s time to shine” says mayor at official opening of What’s On Hub
Bedford’s elected mayor said that the launch of the Borough’s new What’s On Hub was a proud day for the town and had been “in the planning for a long time.” The new hub was officially…
Bedfordshire Police file leads to CPS charging Tate brothers with rape and trafficking
Prosecutors have confirmed for the first time the complete list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face when they are returned to the UK, including rape, actual bodily harm and…