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A map showing the Drought status across the UK from the Environment Agency. It shows a large area, including Bedford Borough is officially in a drought status. Image: ©Crown Copyright.

Bedford Ian writes…

14 August 2026: Burnham down, Sun dog, and Pound of paint. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Total solar eclipse of 8 April 2024 in the USA, with the sun peaking from behind the moon creating a diamond ring effect. Totality with bright corona visible against dark blue sky with a few clouds. Image: Thomas Roell/Shutterstock

Rare partial solar eclipse to ‘light up’ Bedford skies this evening

Bedfordians can witness a rare deep partial solar eclipse this evening, with the Moon obscuring around 90 percent of the Sun. Here is how local families can enjoy the event safely...
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