Gritters to hit Bedford tonight as temperatures plummet

As the temperatures are expected to drop below zero tonight, Bedford Borough Council's gritters are hitting the roads tonight (Monday).

In a tweet earlier today, the council said: "We are gritting tonight at 7pm.

"Tonight, it will continue to be settled with clear skies developing. It will turn chilly in the early hours, and remain dry.

"Tomorrow, will be a dry, bright start to the day with sunny spells. Road surface temperatures falling below zero tonight."