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Letters: Speeding in Bedford, Biddenham and Queen’s Park

Good comments from your readers [regarding speeding drivers]. Read:Letters: Queen’s Park isn’t the only place in Bedford with dangerous driving. My daughter called...
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Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

Councillors voice disappointment at police “no show” at town centre meeting

Bedford borough councillors have expressed their “disappointment” that Bedfordshire Police didn’t attend a meeting on town centre issues. But the police said “other demands” meant that community officers...
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Bedford rapist found guilty of second rape after police reopen case and use new forensic techniques

A serial Bedford rapist has been sentenced to another 19 years in prison after being found guilty of raping a child thanks to evidence found using new forensic techniques.
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Letters: Crackdown needed on ‘illegal’ e-scooters

When are the authorities going to crack down on E-Scooters and E-Bikes? They are illegal and are now like ants all over Bedford. Streets, pavements footpaths and even the town centre is...
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John Tizard. Image: Labour Party

Less money for policing no matter who wins general election warns PCC

Bedfordshire’s new police and crime commissioner said he wants to see the county’s force improve but has warned that there could be less police funding after the general election...
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The fallen masonry on the pavement at Allhallows in Bedford town centre. Image: Peter Element/Castle Residents Association/Facebook

Man sustains serious injuries after being hit by falling masonry in Allhallows

A man was hospitalised with serious injuries today (Monday) after being struck by falling masonry from a building at Allhallows in Bedford town centre. Police and ambulance crews were called to the area...
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Member of Bedfordshire Police charged with rape

A Bedfordshire Police staff member is due to appear at court today (Monday) charged with multiple sexual offences including rape. In a statement, the Force said: "Harry Blumire, 22, was arrested...
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Police arrest sex offender for burglary in Black Tom area of Bedford

A man in breach of a sexual harm prevention order has been arrested on suspicion of several offences including attempted burglary and burglary in the Black Tom area of Bedford...
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(l-r) Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst and Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard

PCC calls on Bedfordshire residents to help develop Police and Crime Plan

Bedfordshire’s new police and crime commissioner (PCC), John Tizard, has spent his first few weeks “gaining an understanding” of Bedfordshire Police. And it’s “important” that...
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Leon Penman. Image: Bedfordshire Police

18-year-old charged with murder of father of two following Riverfield Drive stabbing

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder following the stabbing of a man on Riverffield Drive, Bedford on Friday (24 May). Leon Penman, 20, from Bedford, died following an incident...
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