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28 August 2026
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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard in his office. Image: Bedfordshire OPCC

Monthly column: Police reform must improve performance

The government will publish its long-awaited Police Reform Bill next month when Parliament returns from the summer recess. This Bill represents the most radical reform of English and Welsh...
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Criminal stalking a woman talking on her mobile phone in dark street, she is looking back at the shadowy figure in the background. Image: Shakirov Albert/Shutterstock

Bedford Borough crime victims asked to shape future support services

Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour across Bedford Borough are being asked to share their experiences in an anonymous survey to help reshape local support services and police response...
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Domestic Abuse

Monthly column: Say “no” to Male Violence Against Women and Girls

Male violence against women and girls (MVAWG) blights our society and creates grief, harm and even death for far too many. MVWAG includes a wide variety of crimes, from domestic abuse...
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School children in an assembly watching a presentation on behaviour. Image Bedfordshire VEPP

New research shows many of Bedford’s school exclusions could be prevented through earlier support

New research suggests that more can be done to identify and address the underlying needs of children to help prevent exclusion from school. 'Persistent disruptive behaviour' is the most...
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Aerial shot of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival over the River Great Ouse in June 2025

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... 
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Bedfordshire Police carrying out a weapons sweep. Image: Bedfordshire Police.

More than 2,000 knives surrendered across Bedfordshire

More than 2,000 knives and weapons have been surrendered across Bedfordshire as police continue efforts to tackle knife crime through enforcement and prevention. Bedfordshire Police said 2,065...
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Police in hi-visibility jackets policing crowd control at an event Image Brian A Jackson Shutterstock

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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Tempsford village sign near Church of St Peter with the village cemetery in the background

Monthly column: Let’s make Tempsford a healthy and safe new town 

The government has indicated that Tempsford is a preferred site for a new town. The ambition is to create a new town of 40,000 homes on the A1 site, on the Oxford-Cambridge corridor...
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John Tizard. Image: Labour Party

PCC funds third-party reporting service to tackle hate crime across Bedfordshire

​Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has announced funding for a charity which provides a third-party reporting service for hate crime in the county...
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