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Redwood Grove explosion a “deliberate act” of arson

Bedfordshire Police say the Redwood Grove explosion in July was a deliberate act of arson by the only person to have died in the blaze. Reena James, 42, died in the incident...

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...

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...

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...

Policing in Bedfordshire can’t be allocated based on demand or rural policing could be lost

If police resources were allocated purely on demand, then the rural and community teams would probably be absorbed into Bedford or Luton. A report presented to the Bedfordshire...

Six arrested during police swoop on Kempston Hardwick addresses

A major police operation carried out in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday) has resulted in six arrests in connection with a series of theft...

Warning as fraudsters target Bedford’s vulnerable with COVID-19 vaccine scam

People are being warned to be vigilant as a growing number of scams are appearing and asking for people's financial details to register for a COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccination Police forces across...

Chief Superintendent John Murphy