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Quick-thinking “hero” dog raises alarm when owner gets stuck in river mud at Felmersham

Local dog Twiggy is being hailed a hero after 'fetching' help when her owner became stuck in the River Great Ouse at Felmersham on Thursday (1 July). The woman became stuck after...

Tributes paid to Bedfordshire’s chief fire officer, who has died just weeks ahead of retirement

The chair of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority (BFRA) has paid tribute to the chief fire officer, Paul M Fuller CBE QFSM, MStJ, DL, FIFireE, who passed away peacefully this morning...

Don’t give arsonists the fuel to start fires

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue are asking people to help them put out fires before they've started by making it hard for arsonists to find things to burn. May is Arson Awareness Month and...

Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out on Bedford Heights’ roof

Hundreds of people had to be evacuated from buildings on Brickhill Drive this morning (Wednesday) after a fire broke out on the roof of Bedford Heights...

Woman rescued from bungalow fire at Harris Close, Kempston

A woman has been taken to hospital this morning (Monday) after she was rescued by fire crews from a burning bungalow in Kempston...

Firefighters tackling Stewartby Brickworks blaze

Firefighters from Bedford, Kempston and Ampthill are currently tackling a blaze at an abandoned building at Stewartby Brickworks. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are asking...

Car bursts into flames on Clapham Road

Locals on Clapham Road, Bedford were shocked to hear a series loud bands after a car caught fire this morning. Residents...

Breaking news: Clapham Road closed as four fire crews battle Slade Walk blaze

Four fire crews are currently battling a blaze on Slade Walk, off Clapham Road, to prevent it spreading to a nearby three-storey property. Drivers are advised to avoid Clapham Road...

New on-call trainee firefighters for Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (BFRS) On-Call Firefighter trainee programme has welcomed five new recruits. After a selection process...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue proposes Council Tax precept increase in their budget consultation

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) are asking for your views on their plans for 2020/21, including the proposal to raise their Council Tax precept....

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