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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”.

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Santana.

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...

This initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for Special Educational Needs (SEN) places, bringing us closer to ensuring local children with additional needs receive the education they deserve.

The expansion of SEN provision at Ivel Valley School, subject to a public consultation, seeks to strengthen our ability to offer local, high-quality SEN education. This will reduce reliance on out-of-area placements, ensure families receive support closer to home, and allow vulnerable children to benefit from easier daily journeys to school.

Following viability studies and extensive discussions with the school and stakeholders, the Executive Committee approved on April 1st a consultation on a preferred option. This option includes transforming existing buildings, constructing new buildings, and developing outdoor spaces, which will:

• deliver within the agreed budget for special school places
• increase capacity at Ivel Valley School to 330 places
• ensure high-quality learning spaces while optimizing available resources
• be completed within a realistic timeframe, with delivery expected in early 2029

Councillor Steve Owen, Executive Member for Children's Services and Community Safety, said:

We are pleased to be delivering on our commitment to find a clear and achievable solution to provide additional SEN places at Ivel Valley. Our preferred option will ensure we meet the needs of local children while maintaining financial responsibility. This decision will benefit children at Ivel Valley School and provide further SEN places across Central Bedfordshire. It’s important that we now consult the school, families, and local residents on these proposals. We will announce details of the public consultation in due course.

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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...

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A record number of young athletes took part in this year’s Bedford Junior Aquathlon, with 173 children swimming and running their way through the 2025 event at Robinson Pools &...

New figures have revealed how much Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust paid out for misdiagnosis claims in the past five years.

Tenny James, from Bedford and County Athletics Club, is celebrating this week after picking up two silver medals at the World Masters Indoor Championships, held in Florida, United States...

On 20 March 2025, Luton Magistrates Court granted the three-month Closure Order against Fone UK, located at 1a High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN.

This order, executed by our Trading Standards Team in collaboration with Bedfordshire Police, prevents access to the premises. This is in response to ongoing complaints from local residents to the us and police.

On 19 March 2025, officers seized a total of 343 packets of illegal cigarettes, 170 illegal vapes and 69 pouches of illegal tobacco with a combined value of up to £10,000, with the help of sniffer dog Rio.

Councillor John Baker, Executive Member responsible for Public Protection at Central Bedfordshire Council, said:

The activities of Fone UK harm residents and legitimate businesses alike. This Closure Order sends a strong message that criminal enterprises will not be tolerated. This outfit was operating within metres of a local school, and I am grateful to members of the public for providing evidence and feedback to enable the council to take decisive action. If you suspect a business is selling unlawful tobacco or vape products, or selling to minors, please get in touch with the council or your local councillor. We offer a confidential reporting service and we’re on your side.

Anyone with information about illegal or counterfeit tobacco products or vapes can report it anonymously.

Motorists across the county were caught for a plethora of violations during a police op.