A man has been shot dead by police in Bedford after he "presented a weapon", Bedfordshire Police has said.

The force confirmed it was initially called to reports of vehicles being damaged in Aylesbury Road, at about 22:40 BST on Monday.

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An event is dramatically scaled up from 30 pupils to 200.

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The council says the work reflects "our ambition to maintain and enhance this historic park".

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