Cars keyed in Bedford streets as locals warned against sharing CCTV images on social media

Bedfordshire Police have launched an investigation after multiple vehicles were deliberately scratched in the Shaftesbury Avenue and Kingsley Road area of Bedford. The incidents…
Monthly column: Suicide Prevention Day and taking action together

This Wednesday marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Samaritans are sharing a simple but powerful message: “If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts…
“Built by the community, for the community” – Bedford Hockey Club opens new £1.15m pitches with family celebration

Bedford Hockey Club celebrated the grand opening of its newly refurbished pitches at Chester Road, Queen’s Park, on Saturday, 6 September, marking a major milestone in the club’s…
Bedford Ath start new season with ten tries to smash Stamford

Bedford Athletic began the new season with a big 64-27 win over Stamford in their first match in Regional Two Midlands East, scoring ten tries against their opponents. The Ath were relegated from…
Letters: Don’t forget Branston Way for Universal infrastructure

With all the talk of transport links being improved, junctions being built, and the M1 junction being redesigned, I haven’t seen any mention of finishing the A6 Bedford bypass (The Branston Way)…
Bedford drug dealer jailed after using postal service to deliver Class A drugs across UK

A Bedford man who distributed Class A drugs through the postal service has been jailed for five years and six months. Mustak Alom, 28, of Mareth Road, was part of an organised crime…