Driver, 41, dies after car slams into a tree during police chase Driver, 41, died after his Audi hit a tree during a police pursuit in Bedfordshire The Independent UK · Aug 30
Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Jaecoo owner Chery takes ‘next step’ in UK push with R&D centre Owner of firm behind ‘Temu Range Rover’ will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumn The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after teen dies in Bedfordshire street Emergency services attended and found a 17-year-old boy unresponsive. First aid was provided but he was pronounced dead shortly after The Independent UK · Aug 14
NHS mental health trust plans £25m in cuts to jobs and services Body providing care in east London and Bedfordshire accused of ‘unfathomable and unacceptable’ move The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in US on UK rape and sex trafficking charges Britain seeks extradition over charges including rape, trafficking for sexual exploitation and offences relating to extreme pornography The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Bedfordshire train crash driver died from ‘traumatic injuries’, inquest hears Some 162 people were injured, 102 of whom needed hospital treatment in the train crash The Independent UK · Jul 14
Man Accused of Killing Wife and Daughters Allegedly Planned to Shoot Himself Before International Arrest Ndodana Tshuma, accused of murdering his family in the UK, was arrested in South Africa. He faces extradition for murder charges while also dealing with local firearm possession charges. International Business Times UK · Jul 14
Man wanted for killing wife, two daughters in UK arrested in South Africa after international manhunt A 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of murdering his wife and two young daughters in the UK, bringing a swift international manhunt to a close. The Times of India · Jul 11
Man charged with Bedfordshire murder of his wife and daughters after arrest in South Africa Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in a Johannesburg suburb after an international manhunt The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Man charged with triple murder over death of wife and two daughters in Bedford after South Africa arrest Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, was arrested in Kensington, Johannesburg The Independent UK · Jul 10
Tributes paid to mother and children found dead at home in Bedfordshire Relatives describe ‘unimaginable loss’ as police seek father who is suspected of killing them before fleeing to Zimbabwe The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Tributes paid to beloved mother and children found dead at Bedfordshire home in suspected triple murder An international manhunt is underway to find the suspect named as 45-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma The Independent UK · Jul 9
King meets police officers who dealt with Bedfordshire train crash Charles was opening the headquarters of the British Transport Police. Evening Standard · Jul 8
The Times of India · Jul 8 Triple murder shocks UK: Manhunt launched after wife, two daughters found dead; suspect believed to be in Zimbabwe A triple murder investigation is underway in the UK after a woman and her two young daughters were found dead inside their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, prompting an international manhunt for the woman's husband, who police believe has fled to Zimbabwe.
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Police release image of man wanted for murder of wife and daughters He is believed to have fled to Zimbabwe, which does not have an extradition treaty with the UK
The Independent UK · Jul 7 Mother and children found dead in Bedfordshire home as suspect ‘flees country’ Police officers have launched a murder investigation with increased patrols from uniformed officers in the area
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 ‘There was panic’: shock and horror in the Bedfordshire village next to the train crash The collision that killed one driver and injured 100 cast a sombre mood among Elstow residents, many of whom often use the local service
International Business Times UK · Jun 19 Bedfordshire Fire Crews Rush to Horrific Scene as Two Trains Crash North of London: UK Commuter Heartbreak Unfolds A train collision near Bedford has caused major travel disruption and injuries, with emergency services responding swiftly. Authorities are investigating the cause while hospitals prepare for casualties.
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo as £7.3bn investment announced The theme park is expected to attract millions of visitors each year including more than a million additional overseas visitors.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3 UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectors
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Taxpayers face £1.3bn bill to help Universal build first European theme park just outside London Construction on Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire is expected to begin soon
The Independent UK · Jun 3 UK government to spend £1.3bn to support ‘spectacular’ Universal theme park in Bedford The resort set to become the UK’s most popular tourist attraction when it opens in 2031, with millions expected to visit each year
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Police shoot man dead in Bedford after overnight standoff Man in 40s who was barricaded in property ‘presented weapon’ before officers fired, say Bedfordshire police