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16-year-old admits Jubilee Park stabbing but pleads “not guilty” to murder

A 16-year-old boy has today (Thursday) admitted fatally stabbing a man in Bedford’s Jubilee Park in June. The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, pleaded not guilty to the murder...

Judge calls for Bedfordshire Police to review handling of domestic homicide case

A review of Bedfordshire police’s actions is to be launched after a violent and controlling killer murdered his partner, put her body in a suitcase and dumped it in a wheelie bin where it remained undiscovered...

Narcissistic Bedford doctor jailed for rape of two men he met on Grindr dating app

An “arrogant, narcissistic and self-obsessed” rapist who violently attacked two men he met through the gay dating app Grindr was sentenced to 15 years today (8 September). Dr Mohammed Altaher...

Driver jailed after killing two men on Bromham Road

A driver who mounted a kerb and drove at more than 50 miles per hour along a pavement killing two pedestrians was on Friday (18 August) jailed for eight years and nine months. Jason Campbell...

Date set for murder trial after Jubilee Park stabbing

A 16-year-old boy appeared before a crown court judge today charged with murdering a man in Bedford’s Jubilee Park. The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, is accused of fatally...

52-year-old Bedford paedophile given 27-year prison sentence

Bedford paedophile Martin Bayes was given a 27-year sentence today (Tuesday) at Luton crown court for child sex offences. The 52-year-old was sent to prison for 22 years and was given an extended...

Warehouse worker stole £500,000 worth of drugs

A warehouse worker stole over half a million pounds worth of pharmaceutical drugs which he hoarded in his Bedford home. Andris Kritners, who will be...

Woman killed after setting light to noisy neighbour’s flat in Redwood Grove, inquest heard

A woman was killed when she blew up the block of flats where she lived, an inquest heard today (Tuesday). Reena James, 43, caused an... inferno after using a hammer...

County lines gang member jailed

A Bedford County Line drug gang member was jailed for 8 years and 8 months yesterday (Wednesday). Shamadul Islam, 22, of Ampthill Road, Bedford was one of six men operating the 'Ginge Line'...

Man accused of murdering Kameron Campbell won’t offer any evidence in court

The man accused of murdering Kameron Campbell in Bedford last summer will not be calling any evidence, his barrister said today/Friday. Kevin Dent KC told a jury...

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16-year-old admits Jubilee Park stabbing but pleads “not guilty” to murder

Judge calls for Bedfordshire Police to review handling of domestic homicide case

Narcissistic Bedford doctor jailed for rape of two men he met on Grindr dating app

Driver jailed after killing two men on Bromham Road

Date set for murder trial after Jubilee Park stabbing

52-year-old Bedford paedophile given 27-year prison sentence

Warehouse worker stole £500,000 worth of drugs

Woman killed after setting light to noisy neighbour’s flat in Redwood Grove, inquest heard

County lines gang member jailed

Man accused of murdering Kameron Campbell won’t offer any evidence in court

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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