Bedford Borough Council has announced the removal of five textile recycling banks across the Borough, in response to national changes in the textile recycling sector and ongoing work to keep sites clean and well managed.
The fire service has teamed up with local authorities to urge residents to avoid outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the county faces a very high risk of wildfire.
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