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Bedfordshire Police warn of distraction thefts targeting the elderly

Police in Bedfordshire are warning local people to remain vigilant following a series of distraction thefts and robberies targeting elderly victims to steal high-value jewellery across the county...
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Cannabis edibles seized by Bedfordshire Police are packaged to mimic children's sweets. Image Bedfordshire Police

Police issue cannabis edibles warning after £50k drug bust following M1 crash near Bedford

Bedfordshire Police have issued an urgent warning to parents about the dangers of drug-infused "sweets" following a high-value drug bust triggered by a crash on the M1 near Bedford...
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Police arrest man in Willington following reports of indecent exposure near Danish Camp

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Willington. Police received a report that a man had indecently exposed himself at the Danish Camp on...
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Police seek four suspects who assaulted and forced Bedford man home to steal cash

Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal after a man was assaulted on Mill Street in Bedford, grabbed by the neck, and marched to his home where suspects stole a large sum of money...
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Fire service confirms high-pressure oxygen release caused Brunel Road incident

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a high-pressure oxygen release from 12 cylinders caused yesterday's fatal industrial incident on Brunel Road in Bedford...
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Breaking News: One man has died and three others injured in “explosion” at industrial unit

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that one man has died and three others have been injured after a "suspected explosion" at an industrial unit on Brunel Road in Bedford, and have asked...
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Bedfordshire Police records lowest regional uniform spend

Bedfordshire Police spent £1,071 per officer on uniforms across three financial years, with total expenditure of £1.57m remaining the second lowest per head among neighbouring regional forces...
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Two young women adding their feedback to a whiteboard full of post-it notes. Not Guilty say hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds gave feedback about the justice system at the Bedford River Festival 2026. Image: Not Guilty

Bedford River Festival feedback board exposes legal system barriers and 101 delays

Hundreds of people shared their struggles navigating legal support and 101 delays at the Bedford River Festival, calling for early legal education and better community access...
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Two teenagers taken to hospital following hit-and-run motorcycle crash on Elstow Road

Two teenagers were taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a motorcycle in Elstow Road, Bedford. Police are appealing for dashcam footage as the rider fled...
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Thomas Taylor was stabbed to death at Bedford bus station on Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Breaking news: Man jailed over fatal stabbing near Bedford bus station

A 20-year-old who admitted manslaughter during a retrial over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor outside Bedford bus station has been sentenced to more than...
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