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Peter McCormack addressing attendees at the public meeting at Real Coffee on 24 July to discuss ASB and other crime in Bedford Town Centre. Image: Bedford Independent

Private security initiative extended for further month after “successful” opening weekend

Peter McCormack, who is leading on the private security initiative in Bedford Town centre, says the first weekend of the trial "worked as a deterrent" and has committed to a further month...
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Private security team and members of Bedfordshire Police in the town centre on 2 August. Image Peter McCormack

“I want this town to win” McCormack defends Bedford crime comments after launch of town centre security pilot

The businessman behind a controversial pilot to provide private security in Bedford Town Centre has said he isn't trying to "talk Bedford down" and that the first weekend of patrols was...
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Misty. Dogs at Polling Stations July 2024. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

7 March 2025: Democracy denied, Everyday heroes, Wonky fence, Miamian vice, Reh-al roast, and Take a break. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
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