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9 November 2026
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Police ‘blow up’ Queen’s Park grenade

Bedfordshire Police carried out a controlled explosion of an historic hand grenade found in Queen's Park at the weekend, which was heard cross the town on Saturday night. Bedfordshire Police...
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Bedfordshire rates highest in region as 84% of hate crimes result in conviction

Bedfordshire Police is urging victims of hate crime in the county to come forward and report incidents, as figures consistently show more than eight out...
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Sharn Basra

Beds Police announce return of Sharn Basra as temporary Assistant Chief Constable for Bedfordshire

With almost 27 years of experience of policing in Bedfordshire, Sharn Basra has been appointed as the new temporary Assistant Chief Constable...
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Son of COVID-19 survivor given ‘unforgettable’ birthday treat by Bedfordshire Police

A 10-year-old from Wootton got an extra special birthday treat this week from Bedfordshire Police. Tristan Dean, whose dad, Tim, spent three weeks in Bedford Hospital being treated...
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Sharnbrook cannabis factory

Seven cannabis factories closed after launch of new Beds Police operation

So far this month, seven cannabis factories have been shut down and 2,000 plants have been seized in and around Bedford as part of a new Bedfordshire Police operation. Officers...
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Beds Police charge two people with drugs supply offences

A man and a woman have been charged with drugs supply offences after warrants were carried out in Bedford and Luton last week...
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Bedfordshire Police special constables

Bedfordshire Special Constables volunteer 1,200 hours amidst coronavirus pandemic

Special constables are providing hundreds of hours of volunteer support to Bedfordshire Police force’s operations during the on-going Covid-19 outbreak...
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Slade Walk fire

Breaking news: Clapham Road closed as four fire crews battle Slade Walk blaze

Four fire crews are currently battling a blaze on Slade Walk, off Clapham Road, to prevent it spreading to a nearby three-storey property. Drivers are advised to avoid Clapham Road...
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Coronavirus public parks sign

Beds Police record busiest ever weekend and issue 48 coronavirus penalty notices

Easter weekend proved to be the busiest on record for Bedfordshire Police, as the force encouraged people to comply with the Covid-19 lockdown...
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Three arrested and drugs, cash and sports car seized during Bedford county lines operation

Bedfordshire Police have arrested three people and seized suspected Class A drugs, cash and a sports car after an operation targeting a suspected...
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