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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS)

Two EMR trains collided between Bedford and Luton 19 June 2026. Image: Antique-Train-4658/Reddit

One person dies and dozens injured after passenger trains collide near Bedford

One person has died and 89 people have been injured after two East Midlands Railway trains collided south of Bedford. A major incident was declared and an investigation is under way...
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A fire station open day at Bedford Image BFRS

Kempston Fire Station to host major summer open day

Kempston Fire Station will host one of two major Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service open days this summer as the service changes its community event programme...
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Green emergency exit sign showing the way to fire exit escape in a communal building Image kckate16 Shutterstock

Bedfordshire Fire Service urges landlords to prepare for new evacuation rules

New fire safety regulations come into force on 6 April, requiring landlords and building managers to consider evacuation plans for residents needing assistance. The new regulations...
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Bedford Borough Council workers filling potholes on De Parys Avenue March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

20 March 2026: Left hand/right hand, Royal precision, Fire denial and Irish-ish. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Fire service improves response and prevention, but report warns of “broken and toxic” culture

Inspectors praised Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service for improving public safety, but warned it must urgently tackle serious leadership and culture failings. Bedfordshire Fire...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Bedford Fire Station targeted by thieves who stole lifesaving rescue equipment

Bedford Fire Station has been targeted by thieves who stole specialist rescue tools used at serious crashes, with fire chiefs warning of added pressure on crews. The break-in happened last night...
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The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Camilla King during her day with Green Watch at Bedford Fire Station Image BFRS

High Sheriff joins Bedford firefighters for day on the frontline

The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire spent a day with Bedford Green Watch, joining firefighters on real incidents and training to see how they keep communities safe. She joined Green Watch...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Fire authority backs voluntary redundancy scheme amid efficiency savings drive

Bedfordshire’s fire authority executive has backed a voluntary redundancy scheme amid a “significant efficiency saving challenge”. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s Executive Committee...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Locals told to keep windows and doors closed overnight as fire crews tackled Wixams fire

Fire crews tackled a blaze at a detached house and garage in Violet Road, Wixams, last night (Wednesday) and advised nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed overnight due to heavy smoke...
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Daisy Byron, Fire Safety Manager at BFRS in Sweden for a Fire Angels Leadership Foundation (FALF) expedition

Bedfordshire cadet joins UK team on Swedish cold-weather leadership expedition

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety manager Daisy Byron is supporting Fire Cadets on a leadership expedition in northern Sweden, with Bedfordshire represented by cadet Maisie...
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