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Traffic Jam A1. Image: Robin Hidson/Shutterstock

Breaking news: A1 closed for ‘several hours’ after lorry overturns near Sandy

The A1 northbound is closed between Sandy and the Black Cat roundabout after an overturned lorry, with Bedfordshire Police warning the road could remain shut for several hours...
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A421 closed both ways in Bedford as police warn drivers over dangerous behaviour

The A421 is closed in both directions in Bedford following a police incident, with delays building and drivers warned not to bypass closures. Bedfordshire Police said closures are now in place on...
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More roads closed and flood warnings in place as rain continues to fall across Bedford Borough

After another wet night, and as previous rainfall swells rivers and other waterways across Bedford Borough, several more roads have closed. This morning, Bedford Borough Council issued several...
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A421 closed in both directions as police deal with incident

Bedfordshire Police have closed the A421 in both directions between the junction with the A600 and the junction with the A603. The A600 bridge at Shortstown is also closed…
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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...
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Kimbolton Road to be closed for four months as water main is replaced

Kimbolton Road is to be closed for four months so Anglia Water can replace the water main from Ravensden water tower to the bottom of Nags Head Hill. The work will take six months in total...
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RTC closes Tavistock Street, Bedford

A road traffic collision (RTC) on Tavistock Street has closed the road in both directions. It's believed a number of vehicles were involved...
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A421 now open after collision at junction with A6

The A421 westbound, towards Milton Keynes, was closed today for several hours after an accident at the junction for the A6 near Elstow. Bedfordshire Police were...
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