Sharnbrook

Man found guilty at the Old Bailey for Sharnbook explosion

A man who caused an explosion which shook Sharnbrook houses and forced the area to be evacuated has been convicted by a jury at the Old Bailey. Matthew Haydon, 48, suffered serious injuries...

Old Bailey trial today for man charged with causing explosion at Sharnbrook property

A man from Sharnbrook will stand trial at the Old Bailey today, charged with causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property. Matthew Haydon, aged 47 at the time of the incident, was arrested in...

Plans submitted for Shanbrook rural residential home for young people

Sharnbrook could gain a specialist rural placement home for young people, if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application to change the use of Templecroft...

Plans submitted for three homes on site of “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel

Plans to convert an “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel to new homes have been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application is to convert the Mill House Hotel to three homes, and includes the demolition...

Man charged following Sharnbrook explosion

A man has been charged following a small explosion at a house in Sharnbrook on Easter Monday. Matthew Haydon, 47, was charged this weekend with causing an explosion...

Sharnbrook explosion investigation handed over to major crime unit as locals return home

After the explosion at a house in Loring Road, Sharnbrook, locals who were evacuated from their homes have now been allowed to return. The specialist explosive ordnance...

Man left with life-changing injuries as Sharnbrook explosion investigation continues

Emergency services are continuing to investigate the explosion which took place at a residential property in Sharnbrook earlier this week, leaving a man with life-changing...

Man in his 40s arrested with serious injuries following Sharnbrook explosion

Bedfordshire Police have confirmed that a man in his 40s has been arrested following a small explosion at a property in Sharnbrook on Easter Monday (10 April)...

£20,000 grant awarded to upgrade vital Villager minibus

A community minibus service has been awarded £20,000 to replace its old vehicle with a new, more accessible bus, enabling them to continue to serve villagers...

Home Office to use Sharnbrook Hotel to house asylum seekers

Bedford Borough Council has shared its concerns with the Home Office over the plans to use Sharnbrook Hotel to house refugees, a meeting heard. During yesterday’s full council meeting...

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