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Breaking news: A1 closed for ‘several hours’ after lorry overturns near Sandy

The A1 northbound is closed between Sandy and the Black Cat roundabout after an overturned lorry, with Bedfordshire Police warning the road could remain shut for several hours...
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Knife Crime

Bedfordshire Police says knife crime prevention starts with conversations at home

Bedfordshire Police is urging parents to speak to children about knife crime, county lines and online exploitation as officers launch a county-wide week of action.
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Sgt Dan Amos and PD Muzza. Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Armed Policing Unit

Paws on patrol as four new police dogs join Bedfordshire policing team

PD Murphy, PD Madden, PD Dixon and PD Muzza have officially joined the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police dog unit after completing intensive training...
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a man being arrested and helped into an unmarked police car

Three arrests made after attempt to steal electric vehicle charging cables

Bedfordshire Police has arrested three people following the attempted theft of electric vehicle (EV) charging cables. The man in his 20s and another in his teens were charged with...
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View of Midland Road after Town Deal roadworks in June 2025.

Man in serious condition after “violent assault” at Bedford takeaway

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 50s was seriously injured following a violent altercation at a takeaway shop on Midland Road in Bedford. Officers were called to Midland Road...
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Ambulances attend an incident on Aylesbury Road in Bedford

One live round fired during fatal Bedford police shooting, says police watchdog

The IOPC is investigating after a 41-year-old man died following a police shooting at a property in Aylesbury Road, Bedford, after an overnight armed incident. A 41-year-old man...
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(l-r) Ricky Mackmurdie and Ben Barnham Image Bedfordshire Police

Moggerhanger pair jailed after post office and shop burglary spree

Two Moggerhanger men have been jailed after carrying out a series of burglaries and thefts targeting post offices, shops and businesses across Bedfordshire and neighbouring counties...
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Ambulances attend an incident on Aylesbury Road in Bedford

Aylesbury Road incident ends in tragedy as man shot by police gunman

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that a man at the centre of an incident on Aylesbury Road has been shot by armed officers. Emergency services were initially called to a property...
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Emergency services at Aylesbury Road. Image Bedford Independent

Aylesbury Road properties evacuated after ‘concern for welfare’ of man

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that properties in Aylesbury Road have been evacuated regarding an ongoing 'concern for welfare' of a resident. Members of the public have been asked...
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Police in hi-visibility jackets policing crowd control at an event Image Brian A Jackson Shutterstock

Bedfordshire policing roles increase but questions remain over visibility on streets

Government figures show Bedfordshire has gained around 28 neighbourhood policing roles, including additional officers and PCSOs funded through the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee...
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