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PC Matt Knowles and PC Dean Pallett, as well as former PCs Mark Paruit, Michael Gibbs and Matthew Taylor are accused of breaching police behaviour standards

Beds Police officers face misconduct hearing over messages

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Two arrested after gunshot near Leighton Buzzard schools

File photo of woodland (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Ancient woodlands under less threat from housing than elsewhere, says council

A councillor has warned the 'clock is ticking' for new healthcare facilities in the town

Care board criticised as 'clock is ticking' for new healthcare facilities

Remembrance Sunday

In pictures: Hundreds join Remembrance Sunday parade and service

Ryanair passengers are being warned about a new airport rule coming into force on November 10.

Ryanair passengers warned as new airport rule starts tomorrow

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Leighton Buzzard store crowned best Christmas display

Keech's Santa Run is the festive feel-good event of the season

Keech Hospice brings festive cheer with packed Christmas line-up

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Double award success for The Bedford College Group at regional STEM Awards

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Commissioner column: Police demand grows faster than police resources

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Commissioner column: Time to stand up; time to be anti-racist

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A man walks his dog through freezing fog in Shaftesbury Park on 6 December 2023 in London, United Kingdom.

Met Office weather warning in force as travel disruption possible

Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

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Bedfordshire Police welcome stronger laws around use of LFR technology

Sport

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Leese says sorry ti fans as Leighton Town are 'humiliated'
Leighton Town boss Andy Lees apologised to the club’s supporters after his team were ‘humiliated’ in a 5-1 home drubbing at the hands of Bromsgrove Sporting on Saturday.
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Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Sam Nombe got his first goal back at the club on Tuesday night

First goal back at MK Dons should make Nombe feel 'invincible'

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Crime

Thumbs down to burglars! The businesswoman and mum was determined to open up and keep going. Image: Ciara Thomson.

Owner of play village thanks 'lovely customers' for support after break-in

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Police release suspect details after reports of gunshot fired

Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard says he believes police reform is "long overdue"

Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner says reform is “long overdue”

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Bedfordshire police officer bans fall despite national record high

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Lifestyle

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Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

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Christmas lights switch-on launches enhanced festive fun for Leighton Buzzard

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Health

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

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Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is asking patients to complete a survey to help shape the future of the county's healthcare services

Have your say on the future of healthcare across Bedfordshire

The NHS-funded Crisis Text Support Service is open to people of all ages

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