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Labour’s John Tizard defeats Conservative Festus Akinbusoye to become Police & Crime Commissioner

Labour candidate John Tizard is the new Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner after defeating the current holder of the post Conservative Festus Akinbusoye by 5,050 votes...

Bedfordshire Police say increase in reporting shoplifting sees solve rate tripled

Bedfordshire Police say the close relationships their officers are building with local shopkeepers and staff has led to a rise in the reporting of shoplifting, helping them to solve more retail crimes...

‘Bullying and slanderous comments’ Wixams Parish Council to discuss members’ behaviour after investigation launched

An investigation into the behaviour of a Wixams parish councillor has been launched, with council meeting minutes suggesting more than one will have their behaviour discussed after 'bullying and...

New powers will make it easier to sack rogue officers from Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire’s top cop will have powers to make it “easier” to sack rogue officers, but any decisions could be scrutinised by the police and crime commissioner following changes to the...

Man found guilty at the Old Bailey for Sharnbook explosion

A man who caused an explosion which shook Sharnbrook houses and forced the area to be evacuated has been convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey. Matthew Haydon, 48, suffered serious injuries...

Bedfordshire Police probationary PC found guilty of sexual assault

A probationary PC with Bedfordshire Police has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out in Bedford. PC James Barrett-Barnett was found guilty of assault by penetration and a further two...

Old Bailey trial today for man charged with causing explosion at Sharnbrook property

A man from Sharnbrook will stand trial at the Old Bailey today, charged with causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property. Matthew Haydon, aged 47 at the time of the incident, was arrested in...

“Shocking example of brazen violence” man stabbed by gang wearing balaclavas in broad daylight

Police are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing described as a "shocking example of brazen violence" left a man seriously injured. The stabbing, which was initially reported as being...

Police on scene after “serious” stabbing in Kempston

Bedfordshire Police say they're currently at the scene of what they're calling "a serious stabbing" in Kempston. Officers were called the bridge in Bedford Road just after 5pm. One person...

Breaking news: Police close Priory Country Park with emergency services on the scene

Parts of Bedford’s Priory Country Park has been closed off by Bedfordshire Police. Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue and East Anglia Ambulance are also on the scene. We have contacted Bedfordshire...

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