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Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

Lightning strikes. Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images

Thunderstorm warning issued for Bedfordshire ahead of unsettled weekend

Met Office map shows when heavy rain is forecast to hit the UK.

Map shows when rain is forecast for UK as thunderstorm warning issued

Sean Hennessey attacked a police officer.

Watch: Moment suspected drink driver "viciously” attacks officer

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Aldi confirms Late May Bank Holiday opening hours

A general view of Derby Coroner's Court. Picture: Sophie Robinson/PA

Deaths reported to coroners in Bedfordshire and Luton fall by more than a tenth

Only 71 per cent of companies reported having a formal AI policy

Ad Feature Nearly one in three UK workers "don't know" if company has AI policy

A metal detectorist

More treasure finds reported in Bedfordshire

Massive shark circles waters off UK coast.

Watch: Massive shark circles waters off UK coast

Lee Trabucchi, Minister Spirit & Truth Church

Chaplains Corner by Lee Trabucchi, Minister Spirit & Truth Church, Leighton Buzz...

I sometimes find that when I turn on the news, I’m quickly overwhelmed by the scale of depressing reports. Wars, rumours of wars, a cost-of-living crisis, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, evil acts…I could go on. I often find myself regretting that I bothered checking what was going on in the world.

Colin Johnson

Mark Kleanthous celebrates finishing the London Marathon. Picture supplied by Jungle Cat Solutions Ltd

64-year-old Leighton Buzzard runner smashes 2 marathons in 2 weeks

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025.

Watch: Rachel Reeves to make case for free trade at IMF talks

Shopping bags.

Easter Monday opening hours for UK shopping centres

Jodie Ounsley backs new campaign to challenge misconceptions

More people in Central Bedfordshire entered insolvency last year. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

More people in Central Beds going financially insolvent as higher costs bite

Aerial shot of houses.

Find out how much your council tax will go up from April 1

Lexcel accreditation

Leighton Buzzard-based solicitors maintain prestigious Lexcel accreditation for ...

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England.

Endometriosis has cost me £400k - I was told I'm just 'unlucky'

Train.

The 10 British train stations with the most cancelled services

Nigel Francis.

Watch: Moment man spits in paramedic’s face as he’s led to police van

(Photo: Oakwood Theme Park)

Country's largest theme park closes 'immediately' after 40 years

'I’m a heating expert – here’s how to save £150 by fixing your radiators yoursel...

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

Stock image of houses.

Watch: How to lower your council tax as bills expected to rise

CCTV shows missing Charlene Hobbs on day before she was last seen.

CCTV shows missing Charlene Hobbs on day before she was last seen

CCTV from a Morrisons Local store shows missing woman Charlene Hobbs on the day before she was last seen as police continue to investigate her disappearance.

Jessica Martin

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

Zoe, left, and SunZone Tanning, Linslade. Images supplied by Zoe Pope.

Linslade tanning salon invites you to its ninth anniversary celebrations today

Warrant issued after £3m Viking hoard thief fails to appear in court.

Warrant issued after £3m Viking hoard thief fails to appear in court

NFU Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire Chair Freya Morgan.

Bedfordshire farmers to join Faming Day of Unity to stop the family farm tax

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London.

Watch: UK public give their view of AI as AI action plan is published

Incorrectly positioned signs: the junction sign placed on the approach to the junction. Right: The approaching junction sign at the junction itself. Images: Google Maps.

Incorrect Leighton Buzzard road signs 'could have caused an accident'

NFU Regional Board Chair for the East of England, Alan Clifton-Holt.

Bedfordshire farmers to take part in National Day of Unity to stop the family f...

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Stock image of snow in Yorkshire.

Watch: Rare amber health alert issued as 40cm of snow possible

Parkdean Resorts is offering half price deals on its sites, like near Trecco Bay in Wales seen here

Huge 50% off holiday sale with Cornwall and Devon breaks from £79

Snow falls in Leicestershire.

Watch: Snow falls in parts of the UK as weather warning is issued

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

With winter bringing cold temperatures and soaring energy bills, pensioners are being urged to act quickly to secure their Winter Fuel Payments (WFP) - before December 21.

George Jones

Huge tree trunk crashes down on driver’s windscreen.

Watch: Moment huge tree trunk crashes down on driver’s windscreen

Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

Time-lapse footage shows change in wind direction as Storm Darragh hits the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh time-lapse shows moment wind changes direction

Huge waves crash into Porthcawl pier.

Watch: Dramatic live footage shows huge waves crashing onto pier

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

Puppy. Picture: PA/Ben Birchall

Number of pets abandoned in Bedfordshire rose by more than a third

A metal detectorist on Bournemouth Beach, Dorset. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Several treasure finds reported in Bedfordshire last year

Lizard Point in Cornwall is one of hundreds of £79 holiday resorts on offer in the Parkdean Resorts Black Friday sale

Family beach holidays now start at £79 thanks to a Black Friday sale

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

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