drug driving

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...

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...

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...

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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