Gritters to hit Bedford and Central Bedfordshire as temperatures drop

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They'll be out in force from 3pm onwards

As temperatures plummet, Bedford Borough Council has announced it will grit the roads this afternoon.

In a tweet, the council said: "Very cold this evening with Hoar frost. Gritting run planned for 4pm."

Central Bedfordshire Council also confirmed it be out gritting from 3pm.