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Watch: Roads into Renhold closed to traffic as fire crews battle blaze in fields

A fire has broken out in fields in Renhold and drivers are being advised to avoid the area as roads into the village have been closed. Allison Prior shared her video of the blaze...

People start returning home to Redwood Grove after explosion

Some of the people evacuated from Redwood Grove have begun returning home after their homes were given the all-clear. People were evacuated from a number of homes...

Body recovered from Redwood Grove as police gain access after explosion

The body of a person known to have been killed in the Redwood Grove explosion in Bedford on Monday (4 July) has been recovered after police gained access to the buildings. Structural engineers, Bedfordshire...

Investigation into Redwood Grove explosion may begin earlier than expected

Structural engineers have told emergency services investigating the Redwood Grove explosion that they may be able to search the main affected block of flats quicker than expected...

Kempston Sainsbury’s signage damaged by fire

Bedfordshire Fire crews were in attendance at Sainsbury's in the Saxon Centre, Kempston on Monday (4 July) after a fire broke out. The store signage and part of the fascia was...

No mains gas supply to Redwood Grove as explosion investigation continues

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue has confirmed that there was no mains gas supply to Redwood Court and they remain "unable to make any conclusions as to the cause of the explosion...

Police confirm one dead and others unaccounted for following Redwood Grove gas explosion

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that at least one person has died following today’s explosion at Redwood Grove. In a statement, they also said that some people remain...

Community rallies round victims of Redwood Grove fire

The Bedford community, council, Red Cross volunteers and local MP have all rallied to support residents who have been affected by the major gas explosion at Redwood Grove this...

Two hospitalised following explosion at Redwood Grove flats

Two people have been hospitalised following this morning's explosion at a block of flats at Redwood Grove off Elstow Raod this morning (Monday). One has been taken to...

Breaking news: Emergency services in attendance at “major incident” at Redwood Grove

Redwood Grove near Elstow Road is closed and all emergency services are in attendance following a major incident this morning. An eyewitness said there had been a loud explosion...