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Over 36,000 speeding notices issued across Bedfordshire in first six months of 2019

Bedfordshire Police have revealed they've handed out 36,000 notices of intention to prosecute for speeding in the first six months of 2019. The figures were released to highlight the force's...

Bedfordshire Police shut down drug dealer phones in first use of new powers

Phones connected to drug dealing lines in the area have been shut down by Bedfordshire Police in the first use of new powers created to disrupt drug dealing networks. Yesterday (5 August) Bedfordshire...

14-year-old arrested after ‘axe-point’ robbery

A 14-year-old has been arrested after two men were reportedly robbed at axepoint on Foster Hill Road, Bedford. Bedfordshire Police say they were called to the scene at around 5am this morning...

Victim of racial assault says police haven’t done enough to catch attackers

The victim of a racial attack, who has barely left his home since, says Bedfordshire Police are not doing enough to catch his attackers and that his case was even 'closed' before he...

All change at the top as new Bedfordshire Police chief constable sworn in

It was all change at the top at Bedfordshire Police HQ last week as Garry Forsyth was sworn into his new role as chief constable and immediately announced his new deputy. “I am honoured...

Bedfordshire Police request IOPC review after three injured in Willington tree collision

Bedfordshire Police have asked the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to investigate after two teenagers and a man were injured in a road traffic collision in Willington this...

Man charged with theft after chase through Bedford town

A man has been charged with theft and drug offences after a chase through Bedford town centre. Police were alerted when £845 was reported stolen from Debenhams. They apprehended the...

Thieves steal Forest of Marston Vale ‘royal tree’ days after planting

Staff at the Forest of Marston Vale say they "horrified" after thieves uprooted and stolen a tree planted by HRH The Princess Royal less than a week ago. Princess Anne planted...

Police searching for man after racist takeaway assault

Bedfordshire Police say they're keen to speak to a man after a racially aggravated assault in takeaway on London Road...

Relaxation room created at Police HQ to improve staff wellbeing

Bedfordshire Police officers and staff now have a 'breathing space' to take a few minutes out after particularly traumatic events they may have attended or been supporting. The Relaxation Room...

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