We're recruiting an Independent Member to join the Joint Audit Committee supporting governance, accountability and ethical standards across policing in Bedfordshire. As women are currently under-represented on the Committee, we particularly encourage applications from women. More information: 🔗 bedfordshire.pcc.police.uk/g… #Bedfordshire #PublicAppointments #Governance

Good to meet with our community to discuss the issues affecting Bedford town centre, including drugs and alcohol, mental health, crime in public spaces, e-bikes and scooters. We need to strengthen trust between the police and the public, these conversations make this possible.

Bedfordshire Police have made over 100 arrests since Live Facial Recognition introduced trib.al/hr4wAgw

I am hosting a rural crime event at Keysoe Village Hall on Thursday 19 November alongside @NFUBedsHunts and @bedspolicerural Rural crime must be tackled through prevention and enforcement. This requires partnerships between @bedspolice, farmers and other businesses, parish councils and local authorities. Sign up 👇 orlo.uk/qkjH9

Police seize illegal e-bike ridden by Shefford teen in Higham Gobion trib.al/wGfbd8U

This is sad loss to @CNN, quality journalism and those of us who value @amanpour’s integrity and insightful journalism. Wishing you well and thank you for years of brilliant and often brave reporting and commentating , @amanpour

No place for hate in our diverse town trib.al/31WOVk6

Please join me tomorrow to discuss local policing, community safety, and what we can do to make Bedford feel safer for everyone 👇

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In 1877, Monet was far from famous. Two young children, money problems and a seriously ill wife. Camille died just 2 years later. Monet needed to sell paintings to support his family. He threw himself into Gare Saint-Lazare. Smoke, steam, light. He became obsessed. Painting gave him something to focus on while life outside the studio was hard. He sold several station paintings within months. Was painting his refuge, his best chance to earn a living, or both?

Wow! It’s always fantastic to see an East London Group piece that has not before been seen on your posts. “Wild Ponies” by Phyllis Bray is no exception. It is a super atmospheric painting. Phyllis her demonstrates creative skills in this to great effect. Thank you for sharing.

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In today’s Sunday Express talking about my book, Bad Government (And How To Make It Better). My top tips to Burnham: inspire the govt machine to deliver what you want through a clear sense of purpose not micromanagement; collaborate with civil society etc to solve shared issues.

Good morning, Ian @longitch & thank you, very belatedly on my part, I'm afraid. There is something about Bryn's painting that just seems to hit the right spot. Here's one that I hope you'll like: "Roofs at Swiss Cottage" by B A R (Sam) Carter from the collection @ace_national

On the 20th October I invite you to discuss what it is like to live, work or spend time in Bedford and what our police service can do to ensure everyone in our town feels safe. Please share this with anyone you feel might benefit from an open and honest conversation about local policing. 📅 Tuesday 20th October 2026 ⏰ 7pm – 8.30pm 📍 Tavistock Community Centre Book: orlo.uk/LBTcy

Modern day slavery in all its forms is a crime against humanity. Sadly it exists across Bedfordshire. We must be alert to modern day slavery and report it to the police or the modern slavery helpline. On Modern Day Slavery Awareness Day we must recommit to tackling this crime.

Good morning, Alan. As you say another Sunday morning has arrived which means we can enjoy your regular Sunday morning post. “Sunday Morning, Farringdon Road” by Cecil Osborne never fails to please. It always stimulates a viewer’s eyes, artistic appreciation and imagination.

“Fill your house with stacks of books.” -John Waters-

Good morning, John @JohnTizard & thank you, as always. As you say, autumn is now here but it is lovely to still have the sunshine & a bit of warmth. Here's one that has an autumnal feel to it: "St Luke's Church & Woodbine Cottages" by Albert Turpin from the mid to late 1950s.

This is the time to step up and say “no to racism”. We must be anti-racist. Racism is not just individuals behaving badly. It can too often be institutional. All racism must be opposed whoever is being racist or enabling racism or giving it cover. biggleswadetoday.co.uk/your-…