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Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Bedford stabbing

A 17-year-old from Bedford has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Elstow Road. Police continue to appeal for witnesses to the attack near the Sandhurst Road...
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Police seek five men on bikes and scooters after stabbing near Elstow Road

Police want to identify five men seen entering an alleyway near Elstow Road and Sandhurst Road after a man was stabbed and left in a life-threatening condition. Officers were called just after 10.30pm...
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Sudden flooding Avon Drive.

Schools and roads closed after flash floods in Bedford

Both sites of Castle Newnham School are closed to pupils today (Thursday) due to what has been described as 'severe flooding'. Pupils were due to break up for half term this...
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Passengers ‘delighted’ at new bus stop seating

More comfortable seating has arrived for bus passengers in the area around Elstow Road, after councillors were asked for help by older residents. The new seats have been...
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Fire crews tackle the blaze at flat on Redwood Grove

Two hospitalised following explosion at Redwood Grove flats

Two people have been hospitalised following this morning's explosion at a block of flats at Redwood Grove off Elstow Raod this morning (Monday). One has been taken to...
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Storm Eunice: Bus hit by fallen tree on Elstow Road and person injured by tree on Bushmead Avenue

A bus has been hit by a tree on Elstow Road and a person has been injured by a fallen tree on Bushmead Avenue. Both roads are currently closed and Bedfordshire Police are...
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Advance warning for overnight closures on Ampthill Road as resurfacing works to take place

Drivers are being given advance warning that a section of Ampthill Road will be closed overnight between Monday 4 and Monday 18 October while resurfacing works take place. Starting next week...
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London Road and Elstow Road

Work begins on London Road and Elstow Road traffic light upgrade

Temporary traffic lights will be in place at the Elstow Road and London Road junction as works begin this week to upgrade the traffic lights...
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