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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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A Bedfordshire firefighter surrounded by smoke tackles a wildfire in an open field Image BFRS

Senior Bedfordshire firefighter issues wildfire warning as hot, dry conditions continue

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an urgent public warning after a deliberate grass fire damaged football pitches in Jubilee Park, as dry weather increases the risk of open fires...
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Heavy-lift drone airborne demonstrating Drone Spine battery tech Image The SB Co, ISS Aerospace and Marshall Aerospace

Bedfordshire company says drone battery breakthrough will bring more support to emergency humanitarian teams

A Bedfordshire engineering startup have solved one of the most stubborn constraints in unmanned aviation, such as drones. The weight and bulk of the battery. The Structural Battery…
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