2 hours ago ‘Increased levels’ of natural gas found near site of fatal Bedford explosion

A neighbour said they heard a ‘mighty bang’ and the roof ‘came off’ in an explosion and fire at a house on Saturday that killed one person.

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7 hours ago Rugby player who coached children killed in crash as partner describes 'most gentle, loving and purest' person

Rugby mad Mark Orpin, 35, died after a crash involving two vehicles on the A48 near Cowbridge

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15 hours ago ‘I fight Russia to topple the tyrant of Belarus’: the Lukashenko guard who defected to the front line in Ukraine

Viachaslau Hranouski, a former policeman responsible for protecting the Belarus leader, reveals why he fled to join Ukraine’s armyFour years ago, Viachaslau Hranouski watched on as Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus’s dictator for three decades, emerged from a helicopter and approached the security forces shielding him from a vast crowd of furious protesters in central Minsk.“Guys, you’re awesome,” Lukashenko shouted at Hranouski and the rest of the police cordon. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago Bedford house explosion leaves one dead and a house in flames as locals report hearing 'loud bang'

Neighbours reported hearing a loud 'bang' and a shock wave at around 7.30am this morning as a fireball erupted at a house in Bedford.

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25 hours ago One person killed and homes evacuated after explosion and fire at house in Bedford

People advised to avoid Cleat Hill area of Bedford as investigation into cause of fatal blast continues

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26 hours ago Bedford house explosion leaves one dead as huge fire sparks evacuation after 'loud bang'

Bedfordshire Police were called to Cleat Hill, Bedford, this morning after reports of a large explosion which killed one person and left another seriously injured

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