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12 September 2026
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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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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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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye

FACES among organisations to receive PCC’s domestic abuse support funding

FACES Bedford has said it is delighted to be among the organisations that will receive funding from Bedfordshire's PCC to support victims of domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual assault...
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‘Signpost’ Bedfordshire Polices’ Victim Support Service changes name

The service run by The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) changed its name to ‘Bedfordshire Victim Care Services’(VCS) on 15th December. It was previously known as ‘Signpost’...
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