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"The best thing I've ever done" Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue is on the lookout for more on-call firefighters
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is on the lookout for more on-call firefighters and is urging people who are ‘committed and enthusiastic’ to consider taking up the profession.
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Bedford Lock gets revamp as part of £5.2m investment across Anglian waterways
Environment Agency’s Navigation Programme has invested £5.2 million on various refurbishment projects – and Bedford is one of them.
As temperatures in Bedford soar, how do you fancy a house with a pool?
With Bedford hitting over 32 degrees (90F in old money), who doesn’t want to plunge into the nearest pool?
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Latest road closures for the A428 Black Cat, Caxton Gibbet and Tempsford
Here are the latest road closures for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet area.
Dunstable Turkish restaurant celebrates regional award win
A Turkish restaurant and lounge in Dunstable has bagged another title after winning a regional food award.
Bedford train crash: Fuming commuter stuck for THREE HOURS given parking ticket by "unreasonable" council
A commuter stuck behind Friday’s fatal train crash (June 19) was given a ticket by Bedford council despite being unable to return to his car.
Central Beds Council sorry over 'disastrous' delays answering calls amid 'rising demand' for services
A rising demand for services in Central Bedfordshire has led to an apology from the council to callers experiencing a slower response from its switchboard.
Two men in their 30s die in single-vehicle crash on the M1 near Bedford
Two men in their 30s have died at the scene of a single-vehicle collision in the early hours of Sunday.
Bedford bin crews beaten by the heat so expect sporadic collections
Although bin collections are starting earlier to combat the extreme heat, some crews have been caught out.
Bedford train crash: 8 people still in critical condition as police urge people to get in touch
Eight people remain in critical condition in hospital following the fatal train crash near Bedford on Friday (June 19).
Bedford train crash: Rail bosses describe recovery operation complex as investigation looks into cause
Rail bosses have paid tribute to driver Shaun Burton who lost his life in Friday’s head-on collision while providing an update on the trains’ recovery. WATCH ABOVE
"I am determined we get all the answers we’re looking for" Transport secretary addresses Parliament about fatal Bedford train crash
Transport Secretary The Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP has vowed to get “all the answers we’re looking for” after a fatal crash between two trains near Bedford.
New electric vehicle charging stations in Dunstable and Stotfold
Two new public EV (electric vehicle) charging stations have come to Central Bedfordshire.
Bedford train crash: Section of Ampthill Road closed all week
Ampthill Road, in Elstow from the Interchange way roundabout to Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick will remain closed until Sunday (June 28).
Bedford's Prebend Street to temporarily close so rotting telegraph pole can be replaced
This Sunday (June 28), if you’re out and about in Bedford, avoid Prebend Street.
Red weather warning for Bedfordshire as temperatures set reach 38 degrees
Bedfordshire is in for a scorcher this week, with the Met Office predicting temperatures of up to 38 degrees.
Armed Forces Day parade in Bedford cancelled due to lack of interest
The Armed Forces Day parade which would normally take place this Sunday (June 28) in the town centre won’t be happening.
Earlier bin collections due to heatwave in Central Bedfordshire
Early bin collections will take place in Central Bedfordshire due to the hot weather – so make sure yours are out on time.
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.
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.