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Twinwoods Business Park reopens following fire but three buildings completely destroyed

Twinwoods Business Park near Bedford has now reopened following the huge blaze that began on Friday (1 November), completely destroying three buildings.

30 firefighters continue to tackle fire at Twinwoods Business Park

Firefighters say they'll be continuing to tackle a fire at Twinwoods business park for much of this evening after a massive fire started at a polystyrene factory this...

Bedford firefighter reveals cancer fight and calls for more protection against harmful chemicals

A Bedford firefighter diagnosed with throat cancer has joined the call for more to be done to protect firefighters from harmful chemicals and toxins, after it was found they are twice as likely...

Bedfordshire welcomes five new firefighters to the Fire and Rescue Services

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has five new full time firefighters, after five of its On Call firefighters successfully completed a further...

Kempston fire cadets recognised at pass out parade

Kempston Fire Cadets showed off their skills to family and friends at a demonstration and pass out parade on Monday 22 July. The evening event was held at Bedfordshire Fire...

Court hears about “unhealthy fascination” of arsonist behind Borough fires

A man with “an unhealthy fascination with fire” went on an arson spree putting lives at risk and causing more than one-and-a-half million pounds worth of damage in the process...

Water safety boards installed to save lives across Bedford Borough

Seven water safety boards have been installed at areas of open water in Bedford Borough, thanks to a partnership with Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue, Bedford Borough Council and...

Lurke Street fire latest: Lidl to reopen this afternoon

Beds Fire and Rescue have confirmed that the fire on Lurke Street is under control and that Lidl will reopen this afternoon.

Fire sweeps through nightclub on Lurke Street, Bedford

Bedfordshire Fire Service say the fire at Six's nightclub on Lurke Street started in an air conditioning unit in the roof of the building. Four pumps were called to the scene...

Warning over fire safety as BBQ season begins in Bedford

Spring has well and truly sprung and as this Easter bank holiday is set for glorious weather, you may be planning a BBQ of two, so Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue have issued...