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HMP Bedford among first to benefit from government improvement plan

Bedford Prison is among the first to benefit from a new intensive support programme to help challenging jails to improve safety and rehabilitation...

Three charged after CCTV records ‘throw overs’ at Bedford Prison

Bedfordshire Police have charged three men after images captured by Bedford Borough Council’s CCTV Team caught people taking part in 'throw overs' at Bedford Prison. A 'throw over' is when...

Man arrested in operation to tackle smuggling at Bedford Prison

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into Bedford prison. The arrest was made as a week-long joint operation between...

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