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Arrest made after more than 20 vehicle offences in Biddenham and Brickhill

Police have arrested a man after more than 20 vehicle offences and thefts from vehicles were reported in Biddenham and Brickhill since early November, and are appealing for information and CCTV...

Appeal for witnesses after man stabbed in Bamford Road

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious injuries in a stabbing in Bamford Road, Bedford, between 11.15pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday. Officers believe...

Burglar jailed after waking homeowner and fleeing empty-handed

A Luton man who burgled a house in Bedford town centre in June 2024, but fled when the terrified homeowner awoke and screamed, has been jailed. In the early hours of 28 June...

Appeal for information following vehicle break-in spree in Brickhill and Putnoe

Police are appealing for information after a total of 20 incidents of theft from vehicles have been reported in Brickhill and Putnoe since the beginning of November. Five incidents were...

Monthly column: Democratic accountability for policing matters

On 13 November, the Home Secretary announced that the role of elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will cease to exist from May 2028, and that there will be new governance...

Castle area pharmacy and pizzeria break-ins not connected say police

Police are appealing for information after Kidman’s Pharmacy in Castle Road and Santaniello’s Pizzeria in Newnham Street were broken into overnight, with charity boxes believed to be the main target...

I’m not a “dead duck” says Bedfordshire PCC despite plans to abolish role by 2028

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has rejected the idea that he is now a “dead duck” following the government’s decision to abolish PCCs by 2028...

Monthly column: Getting tougher on crime

The people of Bedford Borough are deeply concerned about what’s happening in our Town Centres and villages. Shoplifting, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime...

Three-quarters of Bedfordshire women feel unsafe after dark poll reveals

A new poll shows big gaps in how safe Bedfordshire residents feel at night, especially women and older people, as police launch a Winter of Action in local town centres...

270 arrests and counting: Bedfordshire Police warn abusers to “change now or face consequences”

Bedfordshire Police has renewed its drive to tackle male violence against women and girls for White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Action, warning perpetrators they will be “found, stopped and...

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