Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:58:40 GMT
A teenager who disposed of a mobile phone stolen from a murder victim is ordered to carry out community work.
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:29:55 GMT
The girlfriend of one of three youths accused of killing a student says she overheard a conversation about him pushing a boy in the river.
Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:32:56 GMT
Firefighters rescue an elderly couple - one of them in a wheelchair - from a burning flat.
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:03:49 GMT
Three illegal immigrants found in the back of a lorry are set free after a mistake by Bedfordshire Police.
Thu, 03 May 2007 10:41:28 GMT
Firefighters are prevented from using water to douse flames because of damaged overhead power lines.
Population: 101,928 (source:2001 Census)
Primary Postcode Area: MK40
Bedford is situated on the Ouse River in central England. It was the scene of an important Saxon defeat in the sixth century by native Brythonic Celts.
Economically, Bedford grew in importance as the location of an important Middle Ages market. More recently, it has become a hub of industry, including the manufacture of diesel engines, pumps, turbines, agricultural machinery and more.
Famous natives of Bedford include Paula Radcliffe, John Le Mesurier, Ronnie Barker, Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards, and Al Murray.