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Man living near Bedford tricked out of £300,000 in cryptocurrency fraud

A man living near Bedford lost £300,000 in cryptocurrency after fraudsters posing as police officers tricked him into sharing his account recovery details. The victim, from the Bedford area...

Universal Studios UK drone notice is a warning, not a no-fly zone

Universal’s cease and desist notice to drone operators near its Bedford site has sparked debate, with aviation rules showing it does not create a formal no-fly zone.

Police appeal after teenagers threatened with knife in Bedford attempted robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers were threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in All Hallows, Bedford. The incident occurred around 6:20pm on Sunday...

Bedford Fire Station targeted by thieves who stole lifesaving rescue equipment

Bedford Fire Station has been targeted by thieves who stole specialist rescue tools used at serious crashes, with fire chiefs warning of added pressure on crews. The break-in happened last night...

Drugs, knives and cash seized in county lines crackdown across Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire Police arrested ten people, seized drugs, knives and cash, and carried out prevention work during a week of action against county lines crime. The work took place last week...

Man dies after heavy tractor unit crashes on M1 in Bedfordshire

A man in his 60s died after a heavy tractor unit crashed on the M1 between junctions 12 and 13. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage. Officers were called at around 9am...

Letters: More discussion about knife crime with those working on the coalface is needed

Everyone’s Gang has been operating since May 2024 and, from our base in Kempston, since Jan 2025, during which time we have been working closely with several agencies, including, but not...

Missing: Can you help Bedfordshire Police find missing teenagers?

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for the public's help to find missing teenagers Keira and Ruby, who are missing from the Bedford area and are believed to be together...

Man jailed after headbutting Bedfordshire Police officer unconscious

A man has been jailed for two and a half years after violently attacking Bedfordshire Police officers, including headbutting a special constable unconscious at Bedford Hospital...

Monthly column: Child knife crime, we must do better

Knife crime literally kills. It damages victims and perpetrators. It is a societal ill. There have been too many murders and serious assaults in Bedford and the wider county for us to ignore the scourge...

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