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2 weeks ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
Police have released a CCTV image of a Bedford man who has been missing from his home since May 13. Matthew, 39, was last spotted on CCTV in Carlisle, Cumbria, on Tuesday, May 20. Police believe he could still be in the area and say they are concerned for his welfare. He is described as around 6ft, slim guild and was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms, a black jacket, black shoes and a black rucksack.
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2 weeks ago | 
biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
Police have carried out weapon sweeps in Shefford and Clifton as part of a focus on knife crime. It’s all part of Operation Sceptre – a national week of action. Police will be carrying out more sweeps to find and get rid of discarded knifes, checks with shops to make sure blades aren’t being sold to children, and community engagement events.
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2 weeks ago | 
biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
An academy is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors described it as a “welcome and nurturing place to learn”. Etonbury Academy in Arlesey was visited by Ofsted on April 23 and 24 – and the report has now been published. The school was rated as ‘good’ across the board, with inspectors praising the ‘often excellent’ conduct of pupils and the “warm supportive relationships they build with staff”. The report stated: “Pupils behave with great courtesy and respect.
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3 weeks ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
A man who tried to dispose of a knife down a rubbish chute after a fatal stabbing has been convicted of manslaughter. Tyreese Kamau, 25, was found guilty today (Friday, May 16) of the manslaughter of 26-year-old Patrice Che, who was stabbed at a property near Bedford town centre last year. The stabbing in Brereton Road happened at around 3am on Tuesday, November 5. Patrice was taken to hospital, but died the following day (Wednesday).
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3 weeks ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
The Duke of Bedford has made the Sunday Times Rich List 2025 - and increased his wealth by £83million in the past year. He's ranked at number 5 in East Anglia - and 181st overall - with a 2025 worth of £884million. His main estate is based at Woburn Abbey. Kirsten Rausing tops the East Anglia list, according to this year’s edition of list, published online on May 16 and in the print edition of the newspaper on Sunday, May 18.
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3 weeks ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
Missing Martyn. Image supplied by Bedfordshire Police. Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 66-year-old who was last seen in the Bedford area on Thursday. Martyn is 5ft 9ins with short grey hair and a goatee beard. He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and black trousers, and may be in a silver Vauxhall Astra. Anyone who sees him should contact police on 101 quoting incident 470 of 15 May. Continue Reading
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3 weeks ago | 
biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA 75-year-old hospice volunteer celebrated his milestone birthday by leaping from a plane to raise cash for Sue Ryder. While most people would probably have chosen a more sedate celebration, the daredevil pensioner decided to combine a high-adreneline thrill with a fundraiser for Sue Ryder St John Hospice in Moggerhanger – where he has been a dedicated volunteer since 2019.
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1 month ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
Bedford’s MP has said he is ‘deeply disappointed’ over the decision to close Bedford’s 999 call centre – putting around 200 jobs at risk. Mohammad Yasin MP has been campaigning for the centre to remain open – but the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has now confirmed it is set to close within the next two years. The trust says the decision was made to reduce the number of Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) from three to two at a meeting on May 7.
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1 month ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBedford’s 999 call centre is set to close within the next two years, the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has confirmed. Despite a short reprieve for the centre in February, when the Trust’s Board rejected the closure plans, EEAST says the decision was made to reduce the number of Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) from three to two at a meeting on May 7.
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1 month ago | 
bedfordtoday.co.uk | Laura Hutchinson
A pub in Cardington is getting ready to reveal its transformation after an extensive refurbishment. The King's Arms is due to reopen just as the May bank holiday weekend gets under way – on Friday, May 23. The new look will blend the pub’s traditional charm with modern comforts – with a new bar area, plush upholstered booths and new outdoor furniture to make the most of the (hopefully) summer sun.
