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The aftermath of the explosion on Cleat Hill on 19 October 2024. Image: Paul Joshua

Detectives urge workers to come forward in Cleat Hill explosion investigation

Bedfordshire Police have issued a fresh appeal for information as part of their investigation into a fatal explosion at a property in Cleat Hill, Bedford, last October. Emergency services...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Woman becomes second victim of Cleat Hill explosion

A woman, who was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following an explosion at a home in Cleat Hill, Bedford has died. Julia Harris, 84, was taken to hospital on Saturday...
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Paul Swales. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Family pay tribute to 85-year-old man who lost his life in Cleat Hill explosion

The family of the 85-year-old man who died following an explosion and fire in Bedford have paid tribute to him, describing him as a "kind and loving man". Paul Swales died on Saturday, 20 October after emergency services attended reports of a..
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