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Monthly column: Summer of fun and safety

Over the next few weeks, we should hopefully be enjoying some super Bedfordshire summer weather. We shall also be enjoying the World Cup and, next month, the Bedford River Festival...

Bedford figures show local impact of national rise in discriminatory school exclusions

New data shows a national rise in school suspensions linked to racist, homophobic and disablist abuse. Bedford Borough’s figures remain lower than many councils. The figures form part of a wider...

NSPCC calls for urgent action as online grooming cases double across East of England

The NSPCC has urged urgent action from tech firms after figures show online grooming crimes in the East of England have more than doubled since 2017, with most offences linked to private...

Bedfordshire Police launch online safety campaign aimed at teenagers

Bedfordshire Police has launched a county-wide online safety campaign, which is aimed at teenagers and young people to educate them on how to stay safe online, how to report any concerns...

Letters: It’s time to listen up and speak up

We know that many adults are worried about what they should do when they witness child abuse. Earlier this year the NSPCC released data from a YouGov survey, where 373 adults...

Child grooming victim from Bedford joins NSPCC schools campaign

A woman from Bedford who was the victim of child grooming has joined the NSPCC's campaign to highlight the essential role that schools play in safeguarding...

Letters: Don’t miss your chance to order your NSPCC Letter from Santa

Written by Santa himself, sent from the North Pole and hoof-delivered to your door, you can order an NSPCC Letter from Santa to bring some Christmas magic to the little ones in your life..

Bedford Town announce new charity partner NSPCC for 2022/23 season

The town's largest football club is looking forward to raising much-needed funds for the NSPCC across their home games and other events this season...

Many children facing their “most dangerous Christmas yet”

The NSPCC has warned that many children are facing their “most dangerous Christmas yet” due to the uncertainty over COVID and the cumulative pressures of the pandemic...

Letters: Personalised letter from Santa to support NSPCC and Childline

We all need a touch of Christmas magic this year. That’s why Santa’s workshop is open, and Santa and his elves are busy writing, sealing and posting letters that will...

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