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A Bedfordshire firefighter surrounded by smoke tackles a wildfire in an open field Image BFRS

Bedfordshire firefighters tackle over 180 outdoor fires since start of August

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is facing significant pressure after responding to more than 180 outdoor fires since the start of August, prompting urgent warnings to reduce operational strain...
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A Bedfordshire firefighter surrounded by smoke tackles a wildfire in an open field Image BFRS

Senior Bedfordshire firefighter issues wildfire warning as hot, dry conditions continue

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an urgent public warning after a deliberate grass fire damaged football pitches in Jubilee Park, as dry weather increases the risk of open fires...
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Bedford Station side entrance.

East Midlands Railway says customers should expect travel disruption as temperatures soar

High temperatures forecast for Wednesday (12 August) and Thursday (13 August) have forced East Midlands Railway (EMR) to introduce a temporary timetable that may impact Bedford train users...
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Bedfordians urged to ditch hosepipes as regional ban starts

Bedford Borough residents must turn off their hosepipes from tomorrow morning as Anglian Water introduces its first regional restrictions since 2012 following three consecutive summer heatwaves...
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Great Barford Bridge. Image: Mrminty/Wikipedia

Warning over dangers of river jumping as hot weather draws crowds to Great Barford

A Bedford Borough councillor is urging young people to think twice before jumping into rivers and open water, warning of the dangers of cold water shock and hidden hazards...
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