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Police say ‘unauthorised encampments’ could be moved on more often

Bedfordshire Police could move on unauthorised encampments more often, but only if the local authority has provided somewhere for them to go. The chief constable, Garry Forsyth...

Police launch CCTV appeal following Tavistock Street assault

Bedfordshire Police has released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to after a woman was assaulted in Bedford. At around 7.55pm yesterday (Thursday), a woman...

Bedford High Street closed due to large water leak

Bedford High Street will be closed today (22 June) until early evening due to a large water leak. Anglian Water is dealing with the leak which is at the junction of High Street and...

Police thank family for their cooperation following funeral procession through Bedford

Bedfordshire Police has denied asking businesses in Bedford to close in anticipation of a funeral procession taking place through the town centre. Pubs in Bedford closed...

29-year-old Bedford man charged with town centre sexual assault

A Bedford man has today (Wednesday) been charged with a sexual assault that took place on 31 May. Wright Tebeck, 29, of High Street, was charged with sexual assault in relation...

Missing: Have you seen missing 14-year-old Sophia?

Have you seen missing 14-year-old Sophia? She was last seen in Bedford town centre on Sunday (5 June) at 4pm. She has black dyed hair in a high ponytail and was wearing grey...

Don’t put all your marketing eggs in one basket, social media isn’t the only answer

There’s no argument that social media has revolutionised the way businesses of all sizes market their products and services to potential customers. The likes of Facebook, Twitter, et al...

Body found in search for missing man from Stewartby

Police looking for a missing man from Stewartby have found a body. Marc Pilsbury, 45, was reported missing on Monday (23 May) and was last seen near The Great Ouse Way, near Bedford...

Police seek three suspects following Bedford bus station assault

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information after a man was hospitalised following an assault in Bedford town centre. The incident occurred on Sunday (22 May) at approximately 6pm at the bus station. The three suspects are described as two white men; one with curly hair and the other bald, and a white woman.

Bedford media gives evidence at DCMS enquiry into local journalism

Representatives of local media in Bedford have given evidence to the Department of Communities, Media and Sport (DCMS) Select Comittee as they investigate the sustainability of...