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Businesses urged to strengthen security against arson threats

Local businesses are being urged to “take arson prevention seriously” after recent bin fires throughout Bedford. Firefighters were called to a number of bin fires across Bedford Borough between...
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Bedfordshire Police promises new approach after Facebook post draws criticism

Bedfordshire Police have acknowledged that a recent Facebook post about tackling anti-social behaviour in Bedford “was not received by partners as intended” and have promised to change their...
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Two men charged with Queen’s Park stabbing

Two men in their 20s have been charged in connection with a stabbing in Bedford on Friday night (20 June). Bedfordshire Police were called at around 9.40pm to reports that a man had been...
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Police appeal after fatal collision involving cyclist in Bedford

Police are appealing for information and dash-cam after a cyclist in his 40s died following a collision with a car in Bedford yesterday afternoon (Friday. 27 June). Emergency services were called to Broad Avenue…
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Progress Pride Flag flying over Harpur Square Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Ian writes…

27 June 2025: Flag flap, Magistrate moan, Nadine nonsense, and Mayoral result. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
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Tyreese Kamau. Image: Bedfordshire Police custody picture

Bedford man jailed for 12 years over fatal stabbing of Patrice Che

A Bedford man who fatally stabbed another man during an argument has today been sentenced to 12 years in prison for manslaughter. Tyreese Kamau, 25, of Rutland Road, was found...
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The post on the Bedford Community Policing Team's Facebook page. Image: BCPT/Facebook

Bedfordshire Police criticised after Facebook ‘banter’ misses the mark on anti-social behaviour

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Burglar jailed for Bedford burglary after six-year investigation

A prolific burglar has been sentenced to over two years in prison for his role in a 2019 break-in in Bedford, where valuable watches and cash were stolen. Grellan McCarthy, 38, formerly living in...
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Grant Camilleri. Image: Custody photo provided by Bedfordshire Police.

Four-year sentence for Bedford man who assaulted two women

A Bedford man has been jailed for four years after admitting to assaulting two women in separate incidents, including intentional strangulation. Grant Camilleri, 41, of Cosmic Avenue, was...
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Misty the Cockerpoo relaxing on a garden seat in the sun. a Pimms pillow is in the background. Misty is looking at the camera and seems calm and happy. Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

20 June 2025: Hot dogs, Big brother, and Park(ing) life. It's Friday, and Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...
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