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Bedford Market has been cancelled for tomorrow (October 23)

Market cancelled following yellow weather warning issued for Bedford

Flood protection cameras have been installed at locations across the Great Ouse catchment

Communities receive kits to help them prepare for flooding

Another warning as Bedfordshire braced for 'up to 38 degree' heat

Fire crews have been busy attending fires in the open during the heatwave

Firefighters called to tackle spate of outdoor fires

Anglian Water is asking people to save water where they can

No hosepipe ban but Anglian Water urges people to save water

Bedford Hospital

Operating theatre staff join picket line in overtime pay row

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As temperatures in Bedford soar, how do you fancy a house with a pool?

Make sure your bins are out by 5.30am for collection

Bedford bin crews beaten by the heat so expect sporadic collections

A heatwave is forecast for the start of the week. Picture: Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay

Red weather warning for Bedfordshire as temperatures set reach 38 degrees

Central Beds Council recycling bin

Earlier bin collections due to heatwave in Central Bedfordshire

An amber weather warning has been issued until Tuesday (June 23)

Amber weather warning issued ahead of heatwave forecast
It’s getting hot, hot, hot with an amber weather warning for Bedfordshire issued by the Met Office.
Olga Norford

Police were alerted to the incident earlier today (May 28)

Body of a man discovered in Bedfordshire lake

Beds Fire & Rescue Service has renewed warnings about staying safe around water during the heatwave

Warning over taking paddle or swim in Bedfordshire’s open waters

The warning lasts for Bedford until 10pm today (Tuesday)

Met Office gives yellow warning of thunderstorms in Bedford

If your bin wasn't collected today (Tuesday) due to the hot weather, it will be collected tomorrow

Recycling and waste collections start early as temperatures soar

Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a new Crisis and Resilience Fund to support households struggling with rising heating oil costs

New fund available to support Central Beds residents with heating oil costs

Don't put away your brolly just yet - April showers are on the way

Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 40% off

Police retrieve the stolen Toyota Hilux (Picture and video: Beds Rural Crime Action Team)

Thieves go to great lengths to hide stolen 4x4 near Bedford

Radwell Bridge has been closed due to flooding (File picture: Pixabay)

FIVE flood alerts in place across Bedford as Radwell Bridge closes

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Flood warnings in place at Roxton and Wyboston

Radwell, Felmersham and Harrold bridges are closed due to flooding (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

FIVE flood alerts in place across Bedford as THREE bridges close

These hand warmers have fallen to their lowest price since Black Friday

Electric hand warmers drop to £9.99 as late winter prices slide

The flood alert is in place for River Great Ouse from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook (Picture: Pixabay)

Flood alert in place from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook

Rising water levels in Bedford borough (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

Three flood alerts in place across Bedford as Storm Chandra hits UK

Snuggle up under a heated blanket and let the winter slip away unnoticed

This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now

Heated garments are incredibly useful in the winter - but they don't usually come this cheap

This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky coats

Cars are at their most vulnerable in the winter - and another cold snap is on the cards

Cold snap warning: 270,000 drivers break down every January

Compact hand warmers like these are perfect for winter

Cold hands this winter? These £9.99 rechargeable handwarmers will help
A pair of clever rechargeable handwarmers with long battery life is down to just £9.99 on Amazon – and winter hasn’t finished with us yet
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The cold temperatures have triggered cold weather payments for Bedfordshire.

Six Bedfordshire areas eligible for £50 double cold weather payments

A heated gilet with a free power bank for £30? This is a winter bargain you mustn't miss

Get ready for Storm Goretti with this bargain heated gilet - 63% off

Top right, Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin and below, Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

"Gritting falling short of expectations": Bedford MP demands answers from mayor

Bedford Flood Forum will be at Great Denham Community Centre on March 26

Have your say on flooding after mayor calls on Government for help with A421

Storm Goretti is likely to bring heavy snow leading to disruption and difficult travelling conditions (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Storm Goretti likely to bring heavy snow to Bedford

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

It works like a magnet, to draw in moisture and keep it away from the glass

This £9 gadget stops your car windscreen fogging up overnight

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

Electronic hand warmers are a great accessory on a cold day

Huge saving on these electronic hand warmers - perfect for winter days

Winter is a tough time for cars - which is why breakdowns surge during the colder months

The hidden winter car problem leaving drivers stuck in the cold

A car is driven along a slip road leading to the snow and sleet-covered A34 road a near Chievely. Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP

Bedfordshire braces for week-long cold health alert as temperatures plummet

There's an amber cold health alert from 8pm this evening (Wednesday) until 10am on Tuesday, January 6 across the East of England (Picture: Pixabay)

Bedford council in warning to public over severe cold weather

Radwell Bridge is now open again, following the flooding (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

Flood alert at River Great Ouse in Bedford no longer in force

The yellow weather warning for fog covers Bedfordshire and large sections of the country

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for fog across Bedfordshire

Today (Tuesday) there will be rain and gusts of 40mph but the county should avoid Storm Bram for the remainder of the week (Picture: Pixabay)

Bedfordshire to avoid Storm Bram as it disrupts travel across UK and Ireland

The hand-warmers are perfect for chilly winter days

Cold hands? These £9.99 rechargeable warmers are going viral on Amazon

Winter weather is the worst time for cars - but you don’t need to spend a lot of money to prepare for it

Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather
Winter is tough on cars, but a few simple £0 fixes can help you avoid a cold-weather breakdown and keep your vehicle running smoothly
Gareth Butterfield

Held on by magnets, and with a soft protective lining, this windscreen cover can save you time on a cold day - and it's just £3

This £3 Black Friday bargain stops your car windscreen icing up

A warning triangle alerts drivers to an icy road (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Met Office issues yellow ice warning for Bedfordshire

This is the cheapest way to heat your home with a Dyson fan

This winter hack gets you a £400 Dyson heater for a tiny monthly fee

Heavy rain has caused some flooding in parts of Bedford Borough

Flood alerts issued for parts of Bedford Borough following Storm Claudia

Some roads may be closed due to flooding

Amber weather alert as Storm Claudia set to cause flooding and disruption

A fleecy neck gaiter like this will keep you warm in sub-zero temperatures

This super-warm neck gaiter is just £5 in a Black Friday sale

There is a yellow weather warning for Friday, November 14

Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across Bedford

These lightweight "snoods" are an incredibly versatile bit of outdoorwear

Bag a Regatta Multi-Tube scarf in the Regatta sale for less than £2

Hurricane Melissa pictured by satellite as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Monday evening

Why 'supercharged' Hurricane Melissa is so powerful - and dangerous

There is a yellow weather warning for Thursday, October 23

Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across Bedford

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