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Bedfordshire council share joint appeal against bonfires during hot weather
People in Bedfordshire are being warned against having outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the county faces a very high risk of wildfire.
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Health and Safety Executive and police launch probe into fatal Bedford gas incident
The Health and Safety Executive and Bedfordshire Police have launched a probe into a gas incident in Bedford yesterday afternoon, in which a man died at the scene.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue showcases Home Fire Safety Visits project at conference
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has showcased its Home Fire Safety Visits project during a best practice conference.
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Dates announced for of live facial recognition technology use in Bedford
Dates have been announced for planned deployments of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Bedford town centre over the next month.
New 72-bed care home in Flitwick welcomes first residents
A new 72-bed care home in Flitwick has welcomed its first residents.
Teenager rescued from Barton Springs after falling
A teenage boy was rescued by five fire crews after falling down an embankment near Barton Springs.
Police appeal to help trace missing 14-year-old believed to be in Bedford
Police have released these photos of a missing 14-year-old girl who is believed to be in the Bedford area.
One dead and three taken to hospital after 'explosion' in Bedford
One man has died at the scene and three others taken to hospital after an incident at an industrial unit in Bedford.
'When I saw how much we’d raised, I was astonished' Bedford friends fundraise for children's hospices
Three Bedford friends who took on a charity challenge for children’s hospices raised almost four times their original target.
Police reassure public after homes in Bedford's Wellington Street evacuated
Police have moved to reassure people after a road in Bedford was cordoned off and homes evacuated yesterday (Wednesday).
Honeysuckle House welcomes first residents following CQC registration
Honeysuckle House welcomes first residents following CQC registration john.day Thu 23/07/2026 11:56am 23 July 2026 Housing We're pleased to announce that Honeysuckle Hous...
5 adorable rare lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
Five adorable and rare Northern African lion cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo.
Bedford photographer named double finalist in British Wildlife Photography Awards
A photographer from Bedford has been named a double finalist in a prestigious national competition for her incredible wildlife pictures.
Food hygiene inspectors tell Chinese takeaway in Bedford "some improvement necessary"
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for ONE Bedford business.
Off-duty Bedfordshire Police officer charged after death of teenage boy in collision
An off-duty Bedfordshire Police officer has been charged after the death of a teenage boy in a collision involving two cars and an electric bike in a Nottinghamshire village.
Properties evacuated in Bedford as police tell people to avoid Wellington Street
Officers are currently at the scene of a concern for welfare of a man at a property in Bedford (Wednesday).
Totternhoe primary school told to improve after Ofsted visit
A school near Dunstable has been told to improve its teaching and how it communicates with parents after Ofsted inspectors visited the site.
Serving inspector at Bedfordshire Police due in court over child sex offences
A serving Bedfordshire Police officer is due to appear in court tomorrow (Thursday), after being charged with child sex offences.
Fury as public loos at Bedford Park close for good
Angry residents have taken to social media after discovering the loos at the Victorian park are now shut.
Woman in her 60s seriously injured in three-car collision in Bedford
A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision yesterday (Tuesday).