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Jet Boots disply team performing in front of the suspension bridge on the River Great Ouse at the Bedford River Festival 2024. Image: Bedford Independent

Mayor criticised over “flippant” river pollution comments on eve of festival

The Bedford River Festival has opened under a cloud of criticism following remarks by Mayor Tom Wootton regarding river pollution, sparking deep frustration from a local environmental group....
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A view of the damage caused when the 4.40pm East Midlands Railway service from Corby to London St Pancras collided with the rear of the 3.50pm service from Nottingham to London St Pancras near Elstow shortly after 5pm on Friday, 19 June. The end of one train is embedded into the back of the other. Image: ITV News

New images reveal extent of Bedford train collision as investigation continues

New images from the Bedford train collision show the extent of the damage after Friday’s fatal crash. One driver died, 28 people remain in hospital and investigators continue their work...
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