Gritters to hit Bedford early as temperatures plummet

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They'll be out in force from 3pm onwards

As the temperatures continue to drop, Bedford Borough Council has announced it will grit the roads a little earlier today.

In a tweet, the council said: "Full gritting run at 15:00 (3pm) today.

"It will continue to be windy and very cool with the chance of a few spots of rain.

"Road surface temperatures are expected to drop below zero in places tonight as clear periods develop."

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