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“Vile” registered sex offender jailed for eight years
A registered sex offender, described by Bedfordshire Police as "a vile individual", has been jailed for more than eight years after grooming a vulnerable teenage girl into having a sexual relationship with him...
Paedophile jailed for grooming vulnerable Bedford teenage girl via SnapChat
He coerced her into sending indecent images
International rugby returns to Bedford with Anglo-Welsh double header
Bedford will see not one, but two international clashes this weekend as the England Deaf Rugby side take on their Welsh counterparts in both Men’s and Women’s fixtures on Sunday 28th April. Goldington Road plays host to the Men’s fixture at 4pm while Bedford Athletic Rugby Club on Wentworth Dr...
Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to following two assaults in Bedford nightclub
Officers think he might have vital information
Letters: Bedford Town FC’s short-sightedness leaves a slightly bitter taste
It looks like the short-sighted, selfish attitude of "l wanna be in charge" by the Bedford Town boardroom will pay a heavy price by their refusing to take the imaginative offer they received a couple of years ago...
Children from Pine Cones and Livingstone Primary School add splash of colour to Bedford family hub
One of the designs shows an enchanted forest, while the other has pine cones
Council in dramatic U-turn after war heroes ban on Marston Moretaine roads
Marston Moretaine Parish Council had said it was ‘incensed’ its tradition was under threat
Mystery as Brewhouse in Bedford's High Street suddenly shuts up shop
It closed yesterday (Monday)
Bedford by-election: Conservative candidate says she's proud to be born and bred in the town
Riverfield Ward by-election is on May 2
Ampthill teens to perform at Chris Evans’ CarFest
Their debut single will be released in the summer
Virtual reality experience helps Central Beds council staff learn about living with autism
It was to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Faulty lifts at Bedford Hospital disrupt appointments
It affects Beeden House and the main block
Great Bedfordian: Liberato ‘Libby’ Lionetti
This month’s Great Bedfordian is Liberato ‘Libby’ Lionetti who has run the cafe La Piazza in St Paul’s Square for the last 27 years. A proud Bedford Italian, Libby is one of the most optimistic people we know...
MP calls for action on overflowing sewage in Great Barford
MP met with Anglian Water and residents
'You don’t own your view' council tells Ampthill residents after trees felled
Meeting held to update local councillors and residents on plans to remedy the situation
Staff striking at a Bedford independent school over claims of “fire and re-hire” tactics
NEU Members at Bedford Greenacre Independent School (BGI) began two days of strike action today, in response to what they claim are "fire and re-hire tactics" forcing those included in the...
Poor communication and delays providing 'suitable' education for child mean £4k fine for Central Bedfordshire Council
Standard of communication 'fell well below an acceptable standard' said ombudsman
Majority support creating a national holiday on St George’s Day
From the tales of a knight fighting dragons to the huge feasts, the story of St George is as iconic as the white and red flag of England. But like many early saints, the exact details of his life remain a mystery...
New powers will make it easier for Bedfordshire Police to sack 'rogue' officers
Changes come after conviction of rapist David Carrick
Police release picture of two teenagers missing from Bedford
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