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Embankment and surrounding roads closed after ‘unexploded grenade’ found

The Embankment, Albany Road and Newnham Road have been closed by Bedfordshire Police. There are a number of rumours around why the roads have been closed but at present, there is no...

As casualties more than double, Beds Police slams the brakes on illegal e-scooter use

Over the last six months, electric scooter (e-scooter) related casualties on the roads of Bedfordshire have almost doubled, leading Beds Police to launch a new operation to tackle their illegal use...

Police appeal after Wilstead collision which left man with life-threatening injuries

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a road traffic collision in Wilstead which left a man seriously injured. On Sunday (4 July) at around 2.40pm...

Beds Police awarded more than £7 million to tackle violence, exploitation and organised crime

Ministers have recognised the extraordinary challenges faced by Bedfordshire Police and awarded them their largest-ever grant. Over £7m - as two batches of £3.6m - has been given to the force to...

Police descend on Turvey after body discovered in field

Bedfordshire Police say they're investigating an unexplained death after a body was found in a field in Turvey. Around 15 forensic officers were said to be scouring a field last...

Almost £150k seized as Bedford man arrested and jailed in Luton drugs gang swoop

A drug dealer from Bedford has been jailed for over four-and-a-half years after being arrested as part of a major police operation to tackle a notorious Luton drugs gang...

Found: Marsha Penman

Bedfordshire Police is asking for the public's help to find missing 15-year-old Marsha Penman. Marsha has been missing from her home address in Bedford since Friday (18 June). She is 5’6’’, slim...

Bedford man jailed for five years for child sex offences against teenage girl

A Bedford man faces five years in prison after being found guilty of committing a number of sexual offences against a teenage girl. Detectives praised the bravery of the victim for coming forward...

Bedfordshire Police challenge youngsters to football match in order to “build trust”

With Euro 2020 in full swing, Bedfordshire Police are using football to engage with youngsters in an effort to "break down barriers" and "build trust and confidence" in the Police force...

Jail term for York Street burglar detained by victim in arm lock

A burglar, who was captured and detained by her intended victim, has been sentenced to over three years imprisonment after targeting an address near Castle Road in Bedford...

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