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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS)

Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Fire service confirms high-pressure oxygen release caused Brunel Road incident

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a high-pressure oxygen release from 12 cylinders caused yesterday's fatal industrial incident on Brunel Road in Bedford...
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Plumes of smoke reach high into the sky above a fire at Kelpie Marine on the A1 at Roxton Image Georgia Bossendorfer

Fire at Kelpie Marine, Roxton closes A1 in both directions

Both carriageways of the A1 between the Black Cat Roundabout and Tempsford have been closed while emergency services deal with a fire at Kelpie Marine in Roxton...
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BFRS attending an incident on St Peter's Street

Breaking News: St Peter’s Street blocked as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue attend incident

A lane of St Peter's Street was closed earlier this evening near the junction with St Cuthbert's Street as Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) dealt with an incident...
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Fire crews being looked after and served food by Rapid Relief Team (RRT) volunteers during the response to the Bedford train collision 19 June 2026. Image: RRT.

Bedford Borough councillors honour emergency responders after “Bedford’s darkest day”

Bedford Borough Council has praised the multi-agency rescue response to last month's fatal train crash near Kempston Hardwick, labeling the incident "one of Bedford's darkest days"...
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Ambulances, fire engines and emergency service personnel lined up along a road near to where the train collision occurred on 19 June 2026. Image: RRT

Rail minister visits Bedford to thank first responders, rail staff and volunteers

Rail minister Lord Hendy has visited the area to praise the emergency services, volunteers, and rail staff who responded to last month's tragic rail incident. The minister met with representatives...
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Bedfordshire Firefighters tackling the blazing fire at Bedford's North Wing Hospital in January 2019. Image: Jon Pauling

From florists to firefighters, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service launches on-call recruitment campaign

Bedford Borough fire stations are recruiting on-call firefighters to protect local communities. Find out how you can apply and earn an extra income. The role allows everyday community members...
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Luton Borough cllr Jacqui Burnett (Labour) chair Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority beside a fire engine. Image: BFRSA.

Bedford Borough councillor re-elected to fire authority leadership

Bedford Borough councillor Michael Headley and Jacqui Burnett secure re-election to fire authority roles. Find out what this means for local safety. The leadership overseeing emergency...
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Great Barford Bridge. Image: Mrminty/Wikipedia

Warning over dangers of river jumping as hot weather draws crowds to Great Barford

A Bedford Borough councillor is urging young people to think twice before jumping into rivers and open water, warning of the dangers of cold water shock and hidden hazards...
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Fire crews being looked after and served food by Rapid Relief Team (RRT) volunteers during the response to the Bedford train collision 19 June 2026. Image: RRT.

Emergency services, volunteers and businesses praised after Bedford rail collision

Emergency services, volunteers, businesses and residents have been praised for their response to the Bedford train collision, with many passengers highlighting acts of kindness...
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Representatives from emergency services, EMR and Network Rail in their uniforms and hi-vis jackets speaking to press to give updates on the rail collision south of Bedford that happened on Friday night (19 June 2026). Image: Bedford Independent.

Nine in critical condition after fatal Bedford train collision

Nine people remain in a critical condition and 28 are still in hospital after Friday’s fatal train collision south of Bedford, as investigators continue their work. The collision between two...
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