Avon Drive

Schools and roads closed after flash floods in Bedford

Both sites of Castle Newnham School are closed to pupils today (Thursday) due to what has been described as 'severe flooding'. Pupils were due to break up for half term this...

Police appeal for witnesses to Avon Drive road rage incident

Police are appealing for information after a man sustained serious injuries when he was assaulted in broad daylight by a moped driver. The incident happened on 17 April at approximately 2pm when the victim's car was...

Witness appeal following aggravated robbery at Avon Drive shop

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in Bedford. The incident took place at the McColl's store on Avon Drive at approximately 6.20pm...

Jason Speed cleared of Avon Drive, Bedford robbery

A jury has cleared a Liverpool man accused of carrying out a knifepoint robbery at a Bedford newsagent early on Boxing Day last year. 48-year-old Jason Speed told Luton Crown Court he...

Did you see knife-point robbery on Avon Drive, Bedford?

Witnesses to a knife-point robbery on Avon Drive, Bedford last night are being asked to come forward and help police catch the thief who carried out a terrifying robbery...

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