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Bedford man avoids jail after stamping on victim’s head in street brawl

A Bedford man who stamped on his victim’s head during an early morning street brawl escaped going to jail yesterday (Wednesday)...
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Asif Amin

Burglar given over three years in prison for repeated offences

Burglar Asif Amin was twice scared off by a big husky dog when he repeatedly tried to break into a house in Bedford in June...
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Three years jail for Kempston man found with cocaine, cannabis and a taser hidden in his sofa

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Vehicle car Theft. Image: Adobe Stock

Jail for Bedford man caught breaking into a car

A Bedford man was caught breaking into a car on a driveway outside a house in Bedford, after the owner saw him up to no good on his CCTV system. The occupant confronted Issac...
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Wootton drug line operator jailed after undercover police operation

A father of five from Wootton who found himself in debt, thought he could ease his financial headaches by manning a phone for an illegal Bedfordshire drug line. Nigel Morrison had...
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Bedford man told he will kill someone if he continues to drink and drive

A Bedford man with an appalling driving history was told today by a crown court recorder today (Mon), “if you carry on drink driving you are going to end up killing someone.” Recorder Cairns...
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Prem Chandra

Man jailed for mid-90’s Bedford rapes

A double rapist was free for a decade because of a breakdown in communication between the forensic science service and the police. Prem Chandra, now 49, was part of a gang...
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Kempston drug dealer sentenced after brother dobbs him in

Drug dealer Kurt Bygraves was caught when his brother told the police they would find a ‘load more drugs’ in his bedroom. Officers had gone to the home the brothers share...
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An entrance to Putnoe Woods in Mowsbury Park showing its Green Flag award Image Bedford Independent

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

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

Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

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Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Members of the Armed Forces march at the Armistice Day remembrance march across the Embankment in November 2025

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

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