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The lift when it was boarded up. Image: Neil Cairns.

Multi-storey car park lift fixed - and repairs to library lift in progress

Missing Akhmed. Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Police release image of missing vulnerable man with links to Bedfordshire

The abandoned car. Images: Iconic Media Group.

Abandoned car near children's play area will be removed on Monday

Activity on land south of Chartmoor Road

Council investigating after claims developer breached planning control

The crash scene near Bedford (Getty Images)

Bedford rail crash – time to reflect and time to praise the first responders

Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy. Images: June Essex.

Petition to save truck convoy already reached 1.5k signatures

The multi-storey car park. Image: Google.

Call for attendants at multi-storey car park to tackle anti-social behaviour

Leighton Pumping Station before and after the clean-up. (Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council)

Crackdown on graffiti under way

Repairs to the lift at Leighton Buzzard's multi-storey car park are expected to be carried out by early September

Repairs to Leighton Buzzard’s multi-storey car park lift expected by September

PCSOs Rachel and Sarah Carne at Buckingham Palace (Image: Bedfordshire Police)

Mother and daughter PCSOs attend royal garden party

PCC walking in Bedford

Monthly Column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
The government’s White Paper on police reform - “From local to national: a new model for policing” was published last month.
John Tizard

Two of the horses are pictured before the move.

Volunteers voice their fears after 'neglected' horses relocated

From left, Chief Fire Officer Andrew Hopkins, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Camilla King and Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst

Heartwarming annual Christingle service held for emergency services families

Umme and John

Police Commissioner: No place for violence - our collective responsibility

The test centre on Leighton Road

Petition bid to stop learner HGV drivers using Leighton Buzzard road

File photo of a driver, used for illustrative purposes

Most complained about garages in Central Beds visited by trading standards

Alex Mayer MP

Retail workers deserve respect – local MP backs new action to protect shop staff

Vandyke Upper School was placed into lockdown earlier today after police were called to an incident involving several students

School put in lockdown after police called

John Tizard

Column: Bedfordshire is stronger because of our diverse communities

The Black Horse in Leighton Buzzard. Picture: Google Maps

Pub will stay open after second licence review over noise complaints

The Black Horse is the subject of a second licence review after concerns were raised about noise levels

Leighton Buzzard pub at risk of closure after complaints over noise

John Tizard, Police and Crime Commissioner

PCC's Column: We must find the lost children before they are lost

John Tizard PCC - Safer Streets Summer Initiative Bedfordshire

Commissioner Column: Safer streets, safer town centres

Missing Mataya. Pictures supplied by West Mercia Police

Police release pictures of missing 15-year-old who could be in Bedfordshire

Record number of shoplifting crimes recorded in Bedfordshire

Police held up our flight for 90 minutes over crews false phone-theft claim

Cops held up our flight for 90 minutes over false phone-theft claim

Alex Mayer MP

£7 million-plus crime crackdown cash win for Beds police

NFU Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Chair Freya Morgan.

Bedfordshire farming leader welcomes rural crime funding but highlights gaps in ...
A farming leader for Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire has welcomed the government’s plans to invest £800,000 in tackling rural crime but urged for more action on livestock worrying and fly-tipping.
Adam Lazzari

PCC John Tizard

Prevention is always preferable says police and crime commissioner

A window at the front of the library has been boarded up after the crash.

Leighton Buzzard Library evacuated after driver crashed into building

Alex Mayer MP

Crime crackdown – off-road bikes to be seized as new Bill introduced

Alex Mayer MP

Cash boost for Beds cops – MP Alex Mayer hails ‘safer streets’ win

Bedfordshire Police car. Picture: Olivia Preston

Only 5% of rape and sexual offences in Bedfordshire ended in a charge or summons

An e-scooter rider is stopped by a police officer. Picture: Yui Mok/PA

More people injured in e-scooter accidents in Bedfordshire last year

'Your Voice Matters'. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Have your say about Children and Young People’s Plan in Central Bedfordshire

Sharn Basra

New Bedfordshire crime commissioner's chief vows to be impartial

Police officer clings to car roof as suspect speeds off.

Watch: Police officer clings to car roof as suspect speeds off

Bedfordshire Police are urging the pubic not to call 999 unless it's an emergency or move traffic cones and signs designed to protect them from flood areas

Police warning not to move safety signs as it deals with 'high volume of calls'

Emergency alert. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images).

Emergency flood warning issued for Leighton Buzzard this evening and overnight

Flood alert. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images).

A5/Woburn Road junction at Hockliffe remains closed due to flooding

Fire and rescue news.

Firefighters tackle blazing tent that was found abandoned in Leighton Buzzard

Police and crime commissioner John Tizzard visited Leighton Buzzard to talk about anti-social issues in the town

PCC visits to listen to anti-social problems faced by shopkeepers and residents

Gennaro Borrelli, LB First Chairman

LB First: The Future Of Leighton Buzzard High Street

Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue

Firefighters tackle caravan blaze near Leighton Buzzard

The scene this morning. Image: R.Thompson.

Person left with 'life threatening injuries' after crash near Leighton Buzzard
One person has been taken to hospital with “life-threatening injuries” after a crash on the A505 bypass near Leighton Buzzard this morning (August 14).
Jo Robinson

The Black Horse in Leighton Buzzard. Picture: Google Maps

Police fail in bid to shut down pub over noise complaints

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Leighton Lock pump house 'remains unstable' after suspected arson attack

Blake Stephenson in Woburn Photo: LDRS

Towns and villages need more police says Conservative candidate for Mid Beds

Bedfordshire's new PCC John Tizard (r) and the chief constable Trevor Rodenhurst (l) Image: Bedfordshire Police

Accountability and transparency are key says new police and crime commissioner

Morrisons Leighton Buzzard. Picture: Google Maps

People asked to avoid Leighton Buzzard's Morrisons after car fire

NFU Chair for Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Freya Morgan.

Bedfordshire farming leader says progress in tackling rural crime must continue

Bedfordshire Police control room dealt with a staggering 150,000 emergency calls last year. They are urging the public to think twice before calling 999

Bedfordshire Police urge people to think twice before calling 999

Sexual predator Loui Cadman features in the latest episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody

Sexual predator featured in Sunday's episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody

A man rides an e-scooter. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Don't buy e-scooters for Christmas says Police and Crime Commissioner

Swan Hotel. Picture: Google Maps

Leighton Buzzard's Swan Hotel shuts after guest has ‘medical emergency’

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