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Two young women adding their feedback to a whiteboard full of post-it notes. Not Guilty say hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds gave feedback about the justice system at the Bedford River Festival 2026. Image: Not Guilty

Bedford River Festival feedback board exposes legal system barriers and 101 delays

Hundreds of people shared their struggles navigating legal support and 101 delays at the Bedford River Festival, calling for early legal education and better community access...
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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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PCC John Tizard speaking at the launch of his police and crime plan 3 October 2024. Image: LDRS

Monthly column: Two years gone and two years ahead

Two years ago, in 2024, I had the privilege of being elected as Bedfordshire’s fourth Police and Crime Commissioner. I now know that I will be the last Police and Crime Commissioner as the...
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Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

Three-quarters of Bedfordshire women feel unsafe after dark poll reveals

A new poll shows big gaps in how safe Bedfordshire residents feel at night, especially women and older people, as police launch a Winter of Action in local town centres...
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Bedfordshire Police officers speaking with people congregating on St Peter's Green in Bedford Image Bedford Independent

“We weren’t invited” Bedfordshire Police and PCC defend not attending public crime meeting for “anyone interested”

Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner and Bedfordshire Police have defended not attending a public meeting about anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Bedford Town Centre...
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John Tizard. Image: Labour Party

Police panel meeting called off as PCC prioritises anniversary event over scrutiny of Bedford policing

The day that Bedfordshire's PCC issues an open letter to the Mayor of Bedford, calling for 'a renewed partnership approach', it's been revealed that he won't be attending a meeting to address issues of crime...
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The former Bedfordshire Police station building at Greyfriars, with the roundabout in the foreground. Bedford. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire OPCC takes out £8.5m in loans to support infrastructure plans

Bedfordshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has borrowed £8.5 million since December, according to data published by the Public Works Loans Board (PWLB)...
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PCC calls for more transparency on budget scrutiny

Concerns have been raised as Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) departs from the “tried and tested approach” for budget scrutiny. But the PCC said...
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PCC John Tizard. Image: OPCC

PCC says “nothing underhand” about new chief exec’s pay rise

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said there was “nothing underhand” in his new chief executive’s pay rise. The new chief executive started his role on...
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PCC pays tribute as CEO of office steps down

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has thanked his office’s former CEO for her “hard work” in the role as she steps down. Today (June 20) the PCC, John Tizard, said: “I...
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