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9 November 2026
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS)

Man charged with arson after fires in Kempston and Bromham

Alex Gentry, of no fixed address, was charged today with two counts of arson and one count of arson with intent to endanger life following three separate incidents in...
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Fight the Fire with Bedford Firefighters

2019 has brought about a fresh call from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue (BFRS) for more women and ethnic minority groups to become whole time Firefighters...
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Bedfordshire Firefighters tackling the blazing fire at Bedford's North Wing Hospital in January 2019. Image: Jon Pauling

Bedford Hospital ‘North Wing’ fire – your pictures and reactions

Bedfordians have been reacting to last night's fire which destroyed Shires House, a part of the former Bedford Hospital North Wing. Shires House was a Grade II listed...
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‘North Wing’ fire forces Circle MSK Bedfordshire to cancel appointments

Circle MSK Bedfordshire has cancelled appointments today and tomorrow due to the fire at 'North Wing' last night. After notification from Healthwatch Bedford Borough...
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Police say Bedford ‘North Wing’ fire may have been arson

Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal for witness, saying they suspected the fire at Bedford Hospital's 'North Wing' was arson. Fire crews from Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire...
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Bedford Fire and Rescue Bedford North Wing Fire

Massive fire destroys Shires House at Bedford Hospital ‘North Wing’

What started as a "small fire" at Bedford's 'North Wing' Hospital last night, turned into a major emergency with over 60 firefighters from Bedford, Kempston, Potton, Luton and...
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Fire at Bedford’s North Wing Hospital

A fire has broken out at Bedford's North Wing Hospital. We're on the scene and will bring you regular updates as we have them...
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Crash at Clapham Sainsbury’s leaves driver trapped

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently working to rescue a driver who has become trapped in their car after an accident at Clapham Sainsbury's...
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is effective but needs improvement

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has been told it is effective at keeping people safe from fire and other emergencies, but it needs to become more affordable and reduce...
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Shocking video shows importance of Christmas fire safety

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) have released a shocking video to remind people to keep safety at the top of their Christmas list. The video shows how a fire caused by faulty...
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