Olga Norford

2 weeks ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAn extra 20 officers will be recruited into neighbourhood policing roles across Bedfordshire as part of a government pledge to bolster community teams over the next four years. The new officers will be joined by eight Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) who will be recruited within the next 12 months.

2 weeks ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones shared some of the TV show’s backstage ‘secrets’ after presenting a dance masterclass during a visit to Bedford. Katya was guest of honour at a Fitsteps dance class hosted by instructor Claudia Calardo at Great Denham Community Centre on Sunday, April 4. The ‘Afternoon with Katya’ event proved a huge success with members learning a cha cha routine, followed by a Q&A session.

2 weeks ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olga Norford

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowBedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has donated 10 obsolete hose reels to Whipsnade Zoo which will play a crucial role in their Warriors of Hope initiative. The programme, currently in its second phase, supports veterans needing mental health support through animal-assisted therapeutic activities in a tranquil, natural setting.

2 weeks ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olga Norford

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowLeighton Buzzard’s clay pipe pub joined 114 pubs nationwide to set the Guinness World Records title for the largest simultaneous pint pour in history. The pub, in Appenine Way, took part in the event to set a unique world record for the most people pulling a pint at exactly the same time.

2 weeks ago | leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk | Olga Norford

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowTrading Standards officers have issued a warning following reports from residents who have received suspicious WhatsApp messages. The team at Central Beds Council say the messages can vary in tone but will commonly involve the sender attempting to trick you into thinking they are a family member or friend, by often claiming “Mum, I’ve lost my phone, so I’m using a friend’s…” or “Hi, this is my new number…”.