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9 November 2026
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Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst and Bedfordshire Police officers chatting with festival goers at Bedford River Festival 2026. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police thank Bedford River Festival crowds and football fans

Bedfordshire Police have thanked football fans and Bedford River Festival visitors for a safe weekend of celebrations, though two people remain in custody following arrests in the town centre...
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Facial Recognition warning poster on The Embankment. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire Police deploy facial recognition for 250,000 Bedford River Festival visitors

Bedford expects over 250,000 visitors this weekend for the biennial River Festival. Local councils and police have revealed strict safety rules, including road closures and live facial recognition...
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