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28 August 2026
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Nadine Dorries MP resigns from Cabinet so she can return to “writing books”

Nadine Dorries, the Conservative MP for Mid-Bedfordshire, has resigned from her Cabinet role as Culture Secretary and will return to the backbenchers. In a letter to the outgoing Prime Minister...
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Bedfordshire Police chief says care needed over taser plans for special constables

Bedfordshire’s senior police officer said he is not adverse to special constables carrying a Taser device, but it would need to be done in a way to make sure an appropriate return on that...
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Priti Patel joins PCC candidate on visit to Bedford Academy

The Home Secretary made a visit to a Bedford school this week, accompanied by Festus Akinbusoye, the Conservative Party candidate in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections...
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Around 50 people attended the anti-lockdown protest on Sunday (21 March). Attendees boasted about shaking hands and hugging.

Local business owner “proud to be selfish” as he attends anti-lockdown protest

A local business owner has said he is “proud to be selfish” after attending an anti-lockdown protest in Russell Park, Bedford on Sunday (21 March). Around 50 people attended the...
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Bedfordshire Police welcome ‘biggest funding boost in a decade’ but taxpayers will bear the cost

While Bedfordshire Police has welcomed the latest police funding settlement from the Government - dubbed by Home Secretary Priti Patel as the ‘biggest...
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