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Bedfordshire Police increase patrols at mosques after New Zealand terrorist attack

Bedfordshire Police have said they are increasing patrols around mosques in the area following the terrorist attack in New Zealand. The decision to increase patrols comes after...

Bedford has a new Community Larder

A new Community Larder, which aims to help Bedford's homeless and vulnerable people or those on means-tested benefits to access fresh food that they may not otherwise be able to afford, has opened...

Bedford’s Oxfam receives incredible donation of 2,000 books

Oxfam book store, Bedford has been given some incredible donations over the years but none quite as large as this one...

Bedfordshire Police officer receives “insulting” compensation after being punched in the face

A £50 offer of compensation sent to a police officer, who was punched in the face in the line of duty while apprehending a suspect in Bedford, has been branded an "insult"...

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...

Teenage gang robs man as he crosses Bedford river footbridge

A gang of around eight teenage boys have robbed and injured a man as he was crossing the River Great Ouse, using the footbridge near Palgrave Road, Bedford...

17 years in jail for Bedford ‘pedlars in misery’ for drugs and firearm offences

Two Bedford men have been put behind bars for a total of 17 years for drugs and firearms offences, after being caught driving a stolen car. Habib Gohar, 19, of Coxs Close, and Hassan Nazir...

Bedford man to complete hat-trick of challenges in aid of teenage cancer charity

Ken Parsons is gearing up for three epic challenges in a bid to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust, his inspiration being a family who have faced it all...

Bedford’s Medieval Map Mosaic damaged

The mosaic near the Bedford Castle Mound has been damaged leaving a gaping hole and broken tiles strewn across the area. Residents informed the Bedford Independent of the damage...

“Mayor has failed Bedford Borough” – Conservative Mayoral candidate comes out fighting

With less than 100 days to go until Bedfodians take to the polling stations to decide who will be the the elected Mayor of Bedford Borough, the Conservative candidate, Cllr Gianni Carofano, has...

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