WW2 bomb

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...

Police ‘blow up’ Queen’s Park grenade

Bedfordshire Police carried out a controlled explosion of an historic hand grenade found in Queen's Park at the weekend, which was heard cross the town on Saturday night. Bedfordshire Police...

Explosive WW2 discovery in Harrold

Roads were closed in Harrold on Sunday evening following the discovery of two mysterious devices. Bedfordshire Police were called to the property in Odell...

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