Merry Christmas
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas.
There is widespread flooding in areas across North Bedfordshire and surrounding counties, with roads closed in a number of locations following heavy and persistent rainfall.
River levels are rising and flood warnings have been declared for the River Great Ouse. Residents at risk of flooding are being contacted directly and being advised to take measures to keep themselves safe, with widespread flooding expected.
With flood warnings in place for the River Great Ouse and river levels rising, Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Police and Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue are warning of significant levels of floodwaters to impact Bedford and other parts of the Borough.
With flood warnings still in place for the River Great Ouse, Bedford Borough Council and partners including Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue and volunteer groups are continuing to monitor the situation as the floodwater levels have peaked at Bedford town centre and move through the villages to the east of Bedford.
The Environment Agency has lifted the severe flood warning that was in place covering the Great Ouse through Bedford.