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Mayor says Bedford town centres ‘under siege’ by crime in letter to police chief constable

Bedford and Kempston town centres are 'under siege' by crime, Bedford’s mayor has said in a scathing letter to the chief constable. Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) told the chief...

Monthly column: A time for reflection as I reach one year as Police and Crime Commissioner

This week marks my first anniversary as Police and Crime Commissioner, and the publication of my strategy for 2025-28, which will put social justice at the heart of policing. Reflecting on my...

PCC says he’s putting social justice at the heart of his Police and Crime Plan

One year on from his election, Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, has set out the latest phase of his Police and Crime Plan. Today (Tuesday) sees the publication of the plan for 2025 - 2028, outlining a...

Police and Crime Commissioner declines to address criticism on neighbourhood policing

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC), John Tizard, has declined to directly address renewed criticism of the county’s policing performance. His office instead...

Bedford man jailed for grooming teenage girl and possessing indecent images

A 37-year-old Bedford man has been jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to a string of sexual offences, including grooming a teenage girl and possessing indecent images...

Bedfordshire Police urges action after 1,500 stalking reports in a year

Bedfordshire Police is urging residents to spot the signs of stalking and seek help early, after receiving more than 1,500 reports of stalking and harassment in the past year. The renewed...

Police vetting reforms welcomed by Bedford screening expert as ‘long overdue’

A leading Bedford-based background screening company has welcomed new UK government reforms designed to raise vetting standards for police officers, saying the...

Teenager convicted of murder after fatal Bedford car park stabbing over designer coat feud

A 19-year-old man has been convicted of murder after fatally stabbing another man in a busy Bedford car park following an ongoing dispute over a designer coat. Jacob Zuco, of Kimble Drive...

Monthly column: My ambitions for a safer and fairer Bedfordshire

When I launched the Police and Crime Plan in October 2024, I reaffirmed my commitment to work to create a safer and fairer Bedfordshire. After nearly a year in office, I am more convinced...

No injuries after bus crashes into central reservation near Goldington Road

A bus has crashed into a central reservation on the junction between Goldington Road and St Peter's Street early this morning, but there has been no reported injuries. A statement...

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