About Bedford
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire and lies on the River Great Ouse. Historically a market town for the surrounding agricultural areas, Bedford saw a boom in engineering works during the industrial revolution and later in brick works who recruited many Italians in the 1950's, leading to the Italian influence in the town with deli's, Italian restaurants and grocery shops selling Italian produce still apparent to this day. Modern Bedford is highly regarded as a base for London commuters due to its excellent rail links with the capital but the town has plenty to offer itself with easily accessible shopping, dining and entertainment.
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Woman admits man's fatal stabbing
A 19-year-old woman admits the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man in Hertfordshire in September last year.
Defoe disqualified for speeding
Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe is disqualified from driving for speeding on the M11 in Essex.
No retrial for cleared boyfriend
A man who has had his conviction quashed for the murder of his girlfriend is not to be retried, says the Crown Prosecution Service.
Stowaway still at large
A man who clung under a schoolgirls coach from France to Hertfordshire remains at large, police say.
Armed robber image released
A CCTV image of an armed robber who made off with cash from a Luton bookmakers is released by police.
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