Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) tagged articles

A421 in Bedford will be closed ‘at least’ until Friday

National Highways have said that they expect the A421 to remain closed until Friday after parts of the road in Bedford were left submerged in over eight feet of water due to heavy rain last...

Bedfordshire fire and ambulance services reach finals of national healthcare awards

Bedfordshire's fire and ambulance services have been shortlisted for a national healthcare award after they launched a joint project to help people who have fallen at home...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue reveal more details about vote for maximum council tax rise

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has increased its council tax precept by the maximum amount allowed, meaning an increase of £3.27 per year for a Band D property. BFRS approved...

Bedford floods: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service issues advice after man trapped in flood water

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) have issued advice to anyone affected by heavy rain and flood water after being called to rescue a man who became trapped in flood water on his mobility...

Bedfordians asked how Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service can better measure its performance

Bedfordians are being asked for their views on how Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) can better measure its incident response performance. A public consultation launched...

Sheep dead after dogs attack flock near Priory Country Park

Police are investigating after sheep were killed in an apparent dog attack on a flock on an 'island' near Priory Country Park last month. This report contains images some may find distressing....

Flights suspended at Luton Airport after huge blaze in Terminal car park

Passengers have been told not to travel to Luton Airport this morning after a huge fire in a new car park broke out last night. The blaze broke out overnight in the Terminal Car Park 2 and caused...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service warn of unsafe e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has issued a warning of the dangers of low-quality e-bikes and e-scooters that may have unsafe batteries which have led to fires. The popularity of electric...

Teenager dies in hospital after Cardington lock rescue

It has been confirmed that an 18-year-old who was in a critical condition after getting in trouble at Cardington lock on Friday (16 June), passed away in hospital later that day. The young man was playing...

Foxy Wings closed “until further notice” following fire

A restaurant at Riverside Bedford is closed "until further notice" following a fire that broke out in the kitchen in the early hours of this morning (Saturday). Fire services were called to Foxy Wings...

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