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Police dive team called in to help search for missing man

Bedfordshire Police have called on colleagues from Nottinghamshire to help find a man who fell into the River Great Ouse in Bedford yesterday. Responders from Bedforshsiore's police...

Breaking news: Emergency services “searching river” in Bedford

Emergency services are currently "searching the river" along Bedford's Embankment. Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue, East Anglia Ambulances and the East Anglian...

Harrold and Oakley: flood alerts issued

Beds Police officers nominated for national bravery awards following River Great Ouse rescue

Two Bedfordshire Police officers who rescued a woman in distress from a freezing cold River Great Ouse have been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards...

Great Barford, Willington and Castle Mill locks part of environment agency’s ‘pollinator paradise’

"It’s very pleasing to see people enjoying the explosion of colour and increased wildlife. We have reduced the areas of grass we cut to encourage nature in...

Council confirm that ‘magnet fishing’ is not permitted in Bedford’s rivers and lakes

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that magnet fishing is not permitted in any of the Borough's rivers or lakes, after two unexploded devices have been dredged from the river since the...

Quick-thinking “hero” dog raises alarm when owner gets stuck in river mud at Felmersham

Local dog Twiggy is being hailed a hero after 'fetching' help when her owner became stuck in the River Great Ouse at Felmersham on Thursday (1 July). The woman became stuck after...

Beavers: A dam good idea in the battle against local flooding?

Beavers could become a new weapon in Bedford’s ongoing battle against river flooding. A meeting on Monday heard two of the biggest political big beasts in the borough chew over and react favourably...

Borough Council say 40 properties flooded over Christmas as volunteers continue to help those affected

Bedford Borough Council have said that around 40 properties were flooded after the River Great Ouse burst its banks over the Christmas bank holiday. Around 1300 households were visited and advised to evacuate...

Thanks given to those who showed “Bedford Borough’s incredible community spirit”

Bedford's Mayor has thanked volunteers and organisations who displayed "Bedford Borough’s incredible community spirit" by helping those affected by flooding in areas along the...

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