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River Great Ouse

Severe flood warnings in Bedford no longer in force

After three days of rising waters along the River Great Ouse, the Environment Agency has lifted the severe flood warning. While river levels are expected to remain high over coming days, the...
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Communities rally together as Bedford battles floods

Bedford Borough communities have rallied round to help neighbours and strangers alike, as flooding swept through the town and villages after heavy rainfall began...
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service used specialist drone equipment to monitor rescue efforts and help map flooding.

Christmas flood warnings issued across Bedford Borough as River Great Ouse levels rise

Various parts of Bedford Borough have been issued flood warnings as the River Great Ouse rises.
It has already burst its banks in North Bedfordshire villages and threatens to do so in other...
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Bedford swans and goose found dead following suspected bird flu outbreak

Three swans and a Canadian goose have been found dead in the River Great Ouse in Bedford, following a suspected outbreak of bird flu. One of the swans and the goose were discovered on Saturday...
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Kings Bridge

Kings Bridge to close for refurbishment

A busy footbridge over the River Great Ouse is to close from tomorrow (29 October) so it can be refurbished.  Kings Bridge which crosses the river from beneath Longholm Way to the...
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Carlton Harrold Bridge flood

WATCH: Harrold Fire Station’s incredible drone footage of village floods

Harrold Community Fire Station's drone training this week created an incredible opportunity to film the flooded bridge in the village...
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John Bunyan Boat returns to the River Great Ouse this Bank Holiday Monday

After months off the water, the John Bunyan Boat has announced a series of 'Socially Distanced Cruises' beginning on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August)...
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Hometown tourist

‘Bloke from Yorkshire’ visits Bedford and reminds us all what a great town it is

We're often guilty of taking for granted what's right on our doorstep, and never more so than when it comes to the beauty of Bedford...
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Otters

Bedford’s otters are back…

Bedford's otters are back and they've been spotted in and around the River Great Ouse, much to the delight of the town's nature lovers and photographers...
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Paddleboard fancy dress along River Great Ouse this weekend

Paddlers from the Facebook social group 'East Of England Paddlesports' will be paddling through Bedford on Saturday for a fun fancy dress social. The group run various trips...
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