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Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

171 crimes were recorded at churches, and 14 at mosques between the start of 2022 until the end of 2024

185 places of worship in Bedfordshire vandalised in just three years

The loos at Mowsbury Park (Google)

Public loos at Mowsbury Park closed after vandals destroy "steel urinals"

Scott Jenkins, of Church Lane, Bedford, was arrested and charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis

Bedford man among 25 arrested at Illegal rave which attracted 2,500 people

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Police release picture of missing 17-year-old with links to Bedford

You won't catch many Bedfordshire drivers on the phone (Picture: Pixabay)

Bedfordshire drivers named best behaved in England

The closed property in Beckett Court, Bedford (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police close property near bus station following SEVEN arrests for drugs

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Suspected First World War grenade found in Bedford's Adelaide Square

The attempted robbery took place in Addison Howard Park on March 31 at around 5.30pm

Man grabs teenager in Kempston's Addison Howard Park in robbery attempt

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Bedford shops face investigation after undercover sting over knife sales

Jacob Zuco. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Teen convicted of murder after stabbing victim in feud over designer coat

A 19-year-old man has been convicted of murder after repeatedly stabbing his victim in a busy car park after a feud over a designer coat.

Laura Hutchinson

Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston

Former police officer would have been sacked for predatory behaviour

Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a roundtable meeting with Sarah Simpkin from the Children's Society (L) and writer Jack Thorne (R) of Adolescence, inside 10 Downing Street on March 31, 2025 in London. Image: JACK TAYLOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

Calls for stricter social media controls in schools in wake of Adolescence

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Motorbike rider taken to hospital after crash on A1 near Roxton

The 'day of action'. Images: Bedfordshire Police.

Lorries taken off road during police 'day of action' in Bedfordshire

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Stolen bike seized by police after drone chase in Bedford

Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston

Bus crashes into central reservation on Bedford road

In February 2025, there were 458 reports of burglary in South Yorkshire, the lowest monthly figure since May 2020.

Bedfordshire to benefit from extra 20 officers to boost neighbourhood policing

Bedford Prison

Over £200K paid out in compensation for prisoner injury claims at HMP Bedford

Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston

No plans to cut police officer numbers in Bedfordshire, says PCC

PCC John Tizard

Crime plan puts social justice and human rights at the centre of policing

Have you seen Peter Clifford?

Boss with links to Bedfordshire on the run following site manslaughter charge

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Seven people arrested after police raid Bedford flat

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Police communication "could be a lot better" - but it's vital to report crime

Whatsapp logo on a smartphone screen. (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning over rising WhatsApp scam threats

Pictured are just some of the rabbits found by the RSPCA

Bans for couple who 'hoarded' 115 rabbits in squalor at their home near Bedford

Kevin Smith. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Prolific burglar jailed for string of offences across Beds and Northants

Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston

Domestic abuse advisor to work in police control room as part of pilot scheme

Bedfordshire Police is one of the first five forces to pilot Raneem’s Law, a meeting heard.

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PCC John Tizard

Police and crime panel 'robust' in scrutiny of PCC - but has limited powers

Beds Police received intelligence about 63 UK-based users of the Dark Web Kidflix, which has now been taken down

Dark web site taken offline as information on 63 users passed to police

File photo of a teenager posed by model.

New initiative set up in Bedfordshire to find missing vulnerable young people

Bedfordshire Police headquarters. Picture: National World

PCC responds to claim Bedfordshire Police execs 'mislead' public

Have you seen her?

Police release picture of 14-year-old missing from Bedfordshire

Police during the crackdown on drivers using their mobile phones

Nearly 20 drivers caught using mobile phones during police crackdown

Luton Magistrates' Court. Picture: Olivia Preston

5 fly-tippers fined more than £11k after dumping waste in Bedford

Social media and telecoms firms have been urged to go ‘faster and further’ to prevent fraud.

'Tech and telecoms companies must do more on fraud' says minister

Naresh Kumar, of Manor Close, Kempston, was found guilty of six different sexual offences and was sentenced to 14 years

Kempston man jailed after grabbing girl in park and sexually assaulting her

A man in his 20s was arrested in Goldington Road, Bedford in connection with an ongoing investigation into a reported fight and kidnap in Everton

Man in his 20s arrested in Bedford in connection with kidnap

The incident happened in a flat near Lime Street Police Station

Prominent drug dealer nicked after jumping out of window

People keep pavement parking their cars on the side roads off Ampthill Road (Pictures: Bedford Community Policing Team)

'If you keep pavement parking off Ampthill Road, you're going to get fined'

The closed property in Redwood Grove, Bedford ( Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police given closure order for property in Redwood Grove following complaints

Nazim Uddin. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Teenager jailed after unprovoked knife attack in Bedford

Josh Lavell. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Burglar jailed after string of Bedford crimes

Image of pen, paper and calculator. Photo by Pixabay

Company director banned after owing more than £300k in unpaid tax

From left: Giselle Prosper, Juliana Falcon and Kyle Prosper. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

PCC urges government to review firearms licensing after triple murder

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has written to the Home Secretary asking for an urgent review into firearms licensing after hearing how triple killer Nicholas Prosper was able to buy a shotgun.

Olivia Preston

Bedford Hospital

Bedford Hospital staff face rising violence from the public

Police believe the stabbing in Bromham was an isolated incident

Bromham stabbing: "We believe this was an isolated incident," say police

Errol Brown. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Clapham man who sexually assaulted teen in his car is jailed

These seven men, who brought 64kg of cocaine into the UK hidden inside a vintage Cadillac car, have been jailed for almost 100 years

Gang jailed for importing cocaine hidden in vintage Cadillac

Four have been arrested including a 14-year-old Bedfordshire boy following a shop robbery in Kent

Four arrested including 14-year-old boy from Bedfordshire after shop robbery

The man is caught by officers. Image: Bedford Community Policing Team.

Police nick man in Bedford wanted for burglary

The dog is rescued by officers. Image: Bedford Community Policing Team.

Police seize vulnerable dog in Bedford area kept in 'appalling conditions'

Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston

Armed police called to Bromham after stabbing

Operation Mantis team arresting a man. Picture: Hertfordshire Constabulary

Bedford man among 17 arrested on drug charges after county lines sting

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Nuisance motorbike riders in Bedford will be dealt with 'rigorously' warn police

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