Responding to the latest official figures which have revealed a 19% rise in violent crime recorded by police in England and Wales, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Policing Spokesperson Sarah Gallagher said "We are facing an epidemic of violent crime. Behind these shocking figures lies hundreds of tragedies of young lives cut short. All Conservative Ministers have done is make things worse.
Mayor Dave Hodgson welcomed leader of the Liberal Democrats Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable to Bedford Borough yesterday, with the former Business Secretary hailing Bedford Borough's remarkable record on investment and jobs growth under Mayor Dave.
For an afternoon or evening out for all the family, why not go to the Pantomime Aladdin at the Corn Exchange. It runs from Saturday 22nd December to Tuesday 1st January, 2pm and 6pm matinees available.
To cele brate 12 months since the opening of the police enquiry office and community hub at Lime Street in Bedford, the police are holding a Public Engagement Day on Tuesday 18 December, between 10am and 2pm.
The Marston Vale Line Santa Special takes place this Saturday on the 10:01, 12:01, 2:01 from Bletchley and the 10:55, 12:55, 2:55 from Bedford
Direct from their duties at Buckingham Palace, the Band of Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards returns to The Corn Exchange on St. George's Day, 23rd April.
