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9 November 2026
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Licensing committee told private hire driver’s licence revoked after drink driving crash

A Bedford borough private hire driver had their licence revoked after being involved in a crash and being over the drink-drive limit, a meeting heard. During last night’s general licensing...
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As the party season begins, Police warn “don’t destroy lives forever”

Don't destroy lives forever, warn Bedfordshire Police as they launch their month-long drink and drive campaign over the festive season Drivers are being reminded that officers...
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Three years in jail for driver of 85mph Ampthill Road crash after friend paralysed

A man who drove as if he was “possessed by the devil” seriously injured two friends when he crashed, leaving one of them paralysed. Romanian Ion Grosu, 28, was jailed...
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Bedford man told he will kill someone if he continues to drink and drive

A Bedford man with an appalling driving history was told today by a crown court recorder today (Mon), “if you carry on drink driving you are going to end up killing someone.” Recorder Cairns...
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Roadside breath test to increase in Bedford Borough over Christmas

Bedfordshire Police will be carrying more roadside breath tests to catch drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol over Christmas. Last year, 77 people were arrested in December...
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Bedford’s drink and drug driving conviction rate revealed

MoneySuperMarket, the insurance comparison website, recently analysed the 6.4 million quotes given on the website for car insurance in the year to date to 31st October 2019, in...
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De Parys Avenue arrest for drink/drug driver

Just before 3pm today, Bedfordshire Police responded to a report of suspicious behaviour by a driver on De Parys Avenue. Officers attended and a man has been arrested on suspicion...
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Bedfordshire Police sergeant dismissed after drink driving

A sergeant with Bedfordshire Police has been dismissed from the force after pleading guilty to drink driving. Tau Chamboko, was stopped by by police after he overtook...
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