Counterfeit Goods

Alcohol licence revoked on Aspley Road shop

A corner shop has had its alcohol licence revoked after 14,000 counterfeit cigarettes were found on the premises. Bedford Borough Council's Licensing Sub-Committee met yesterday...

Midland Road shop’s sale of counterfeit ‘nail polish’ vodka was a one-off, licensing hearing is told

Councillors have been called on to review the alcohol licence of a Bedford shop that sold a bottle of counterfeit vodka to a customer who later felt ill and complained that it tasted of nail polish...

Don’t let a counterfeit gifts ruin your Christmas

It's always a great idea to look for a bargain when buying gifts. But Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service are warning Bedfordians not to take risks with their loved one's safety when trying to make Christmas present savings.

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