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Train driver who died in train crash near Bedford is named
The train driver killed in a two-train collision near Bedford on Friday (June 19) has been named as 60-year-old Shaun Burton.
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Bedford train crash: Essential travel only as major disruption expected next week
Passengers are being warned not to travel if at all possible following a fatal train crash between Bedford and Luton.
Bedford Train Crash: Fire chief’s immense pride at how ‘deeply distressing incident’ was tackled
Bedfordshire’s Chief Fire Officer has spoken of his pride at the professionalism, courage and compassion shown in the emergency response to yesterday’s train collision near Bedford.
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Bedford Train Crash: Nine people remain in a critical condition
Emergency services have confirmed that nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital today (Saturday) following the collision between two trains near Bedford yesterday afternoon which saw the driver of one of the trains tragically killed.
Bedford Train Crash: Rail boss reflects on ‘profoundly sad day for the railway community’
The death of a train driver in the collision between two trains near Bedford yesterday has been described as a “profoundly sad day for the railway community”.
One person killed and 89 injured in train crash between Bedford and Luton
Police confirm one dead after collision between two trains
Firefighters join brave member of the public to save cygnets along Bedford Embankment
Rescuers sprung into action to save five cygnets that ran into difficulty after going over a weir on the river at Bedford. (June 10)
11 'priority' Bedfordshire roads set for summer resurfacing
Eleven priority roads are set to be upgraded to improve road conditions and extend their lifespan.
Decision to refuse retrospective permission for Felmersham Gypsy and Traveller site upheld at appeal
Bedford council’s decision to refuse retrospective planning permission for a Gypsy and Traveller site in Felmersham has been upheld on appeal.
Council to upgrade 11 roads in its summer surface dressing programme
Names of roads being surface dressed: Luton Road (B579), Toddington Church Street, Shillington Park Lane, Henlow Leighton Buzzard Bypass, Leighton Buzzard Bedford Road, Brogborough Luton Road, Chalton Crawley Road, Cranfield Icknield Way, Eaton Bray Broughton Road, Salford We...
Council 'needs to fight' for government to put Central Beds health facilities at the top of the list
A local authority needs to take “the fight to the government to put Central Bedfordshire at the top of its list” for much-needed health facilities, a meeting heard.
Hollyoaks actor joins Bedfordshire charity’s plea to give children escaping abuse a fun day out
Bedfordshire based charity KidsOut, has launched a summer campaign to help children living in women’s refuges enjoy a fun day out after escaping domestic abuse.
Amber weather warning issued ahead of heatwave forecast
It’s getting hot, hot, hot with an amber weather warning for Bedfordshire issued by the Met Office.
Community fun day to mark Stewartby centenary and celebrate future home of Universal Studios
From brickmaking to the future home of Universal Studios, Stewartby has more than one reason to celebrate its milestone 100-year anniversary.
Operating theatre staff to walk out Bedfordshire hospitals in overtime pay row
NHS staff working in operating theatres in Bedfordshire hospitals will strike next week in a dispute about their overtime pay.
'Vulnerable' Bedford woman jailed after being found with heroin, cocaine and cannabis
A woman from Bedford has been put behind bars after she admitted to drug offences.
Police appeal to trace owners after spate of bike thefts in Bedford
Police have issued an appeal to help reunite two stolen bikes with the owners.
Plans for £9.3bn Data Centre Campus on old quarry near Bedford 'development of national significance'
Plans for a £9.3bn Data Centre Campus on a 143-acre site in Stewartby have been deemed a development of national significance.
Bedford's The Place Theatre given £20k funding for vital roof repairs
Staff at The Place Theatre in Bedford will be keeping a roof over their heads thanks to £20k grant to improve the community hub facility.
Watch: Seven adorable cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
Seven spotty cheetah cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo marking a huge boost to the international conservation breeding programme for their endangered sub species.