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Dark web child abuse site taken offline after information on 63 users shared with Bedfordshire Police
Intelligence has been shared with Beds Police identifying 63 UK-based users of a dark web site hosting child sexual abuse material.
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British Empire Medals presented in Bedford as two new Deputy Lieutenants commissioned
Six outstanding Bedfordshire residents were honoured for their service to the community at a special British Empire Medal (BEM) presentation ceremony, held at The Bedford Swan...
New initiative set up in Bedfordshire to find missing vulnerable young people
An initiative – called the Philomena Protocol – has been unveiled to help track down vulnerable children or young people who have gone missing.
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Fast news, slow truth: Why responsible journalism waits to get it right
In journalism, speed is optional. Accuracy is not. You can miss a headline - but you can’t afford to miss the truth. The pressure to publish quickly has never been greater, but so...
Bedford Borough Council details SEND priorities following national focus on inclusion
Bedford Borough Council has detailed its current actions to improve inclusion, early intervention, and support for families and schools amid renewed national attention on special...
Robot-assisted surgeries reach 1,000 at Bedford and L&D hospitals in just two years
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has now performed more than 1,000 robotic-assisted surgeries in just two years – with half of those carried out at Bedford Hospital, thanks...
Grand Designs: Couple transform 150-year-old Bedfordshire barn
The new series returns tonight (Wednesday) for its 25th series – so where else would you expect Bedfordshire’s very own Kevin McCloud to visit?
Popular Turkish restaurant in the heart of Ampthill goes on the market
A Turkish restaurant which consistently gets great reviews on Google and Tripadvisor is up for sale.
Bookworms boost Bedford libraries to record-breaking February
Love Libraries Month saw a record-breaking February in Bedford Borough, with more than 30,000 visits recorded across the borough’s libraries – and the highest-ever monthly footfall...
"They have my full confidence" Police and crime commissioner responds to claim Bedfordshire Police execs 'mislead' public
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said he has “full confidence” in the chief constable, his chief executive, and his chief financial officer — despite a member of the public’s claim that they appeared to have “deliberately misled the public”.
Police release picture of 14-year-old missing from Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Santana.
Police and Crime Plan report endorsed by scrutiny panel
A report on the Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) Police and Crime Plan for the remainder of his term has been endorsed – but with little comment from a scrutiny...
Bedford's Lurke Street Car Park forced to temporarily close after car crashes into pillar
The multi-storey car park at Lurke Street was forced to shut earlier today (Wednesday).
Two jailed for sexually assaulting children as Bedfordshire Police targets abusers
Two men have been jailed for a total of 23 years following separate investigations by Bedfordshire Police into serious sexual offences involving children. Tevin Sherif, 21...
Lights, camera, action for Bedford’s first Independent Film Festival
Film fans are in luck this month, as the first Bedford Independent Film Festival launches at the Quarry Theatre. Running from 11 - 13 April, the festival will feature a variety of independent feature films and a wide selection of shorts across...
EP review: Rock n roll renaissance from Plateau
Plateau are a Bedford based four piece rock band, diverting indie and channeling The Doors and Soundgarden, with the DNA of Led Zeppelin. Singer Oli Power has a voice beyond his years and a penchant for headwear...
Incredible robots help 500 surgery procedures at Bedford Hospital
Now let’s get to the nuts and bolts of it, a programme to assist surgeries across our two hospitals in the county has proved one of the most successful in England.
Funding secured for Bedford’s first Muslim burial ground
Bedford’s first dedicated Muslim burial ground has taken a major step forward, as councillors, community leaders and the Mayor came together this week to sign off on the funding...
Bedford teacher takes on London Marathon in aid of Queens Park Community Organisation
The London Marathon is just around the corner once again, taking place on Sunday 27 April and one Bedford teacher is taking on the 26.2 mile challenge in aid of a charity close to home...
More admissions for ectopic pregnancy in Bedford
The number of hospital admissions for ectopic pregnancy in Bedford increased last year – as the number across England hit a record high.