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Bedfordshire Firefighters tackling the blazing fire at Bedford's North Wing Hospital in January 2019. Image: Jon Pauling

From florists to firefighters, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service launches on-call recruitment campaign

Bedford Borough fire stations are recruiting on-call firefighters to protect local communities. Find out how you can apply and earn an extra income. The role allows everyday community members...
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Train collision south of Bedford on 19 June 2026

Letters: In praise of team that worked to reopen the railway

On the afternoon of Friday, 26th June, I was able to take one of the first Thameslink trains from Luton to Bedford, following the partial reopening of the railway after last week's tragic crash... 
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Fire crews being looked after and served food by Rapid Relief Team (RRT) volunteers during the response to the Bedford train collision 19 June 2026. Image: RRT.

Bedford Ian writes…

26 June 2026: Quiet heroes, Black marker, Mayor's mumblings, ベッドフォードはクソじゃない。and Bregret. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Ambulances, fire engines and emergency service personnel lined up along a road near to where the train collision occurred on 19 June 2026. Image: RRT

Transport Secretary thanks rail staff and first responders after Bedford train collision

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has thanked rail staff, emergency services and volunteers who responded to the fatal train collision near Elstow, praising their “heroic” actions...
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Dave Sharples who attended the 1,000th call out. Wearing his hi-vis jacket and standing near to his car.

Fears grow for future of Riseley Community First Responders

Riseley Parish Council has raised concerns about the future viability of its Community First Responder group amid fears that changes to emergency communications could affect volunteers...
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