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An artist's impression of the Barford Road realignment. Image: National Highways.

Barford Road to shut for over three weeks as part of A428 Black Cat project

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

An emergency road closure has been put in place on the High Street in Bedford town centre this morning (Monday, July 13) due to a burst water main

Bedford High Street closed due to burst water main

Ken Wheatley blocked the M1 to stop oncoming traffic following an accident near Bedford (Main picture courtesy of AO)

HGV driver rescues family caught up in horror crash on M1 near Bedford

National Highways maps as featured on Sandy Town Council's social media.

Stretch of A1 to close for two nights

Cut your MPG and save money at the pumps

How to save petrol: 10 expert tips to cut fuel costs now

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Residents demand environmental impact assessment for 400-home plan

The AA's new app is a game-changer for people who need to rely on a swift response

The AA launches new app to speed up breakdown rescue

A new AA app feature now pinpoints your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster and get you safely back on the road

We explore a new app could change breakdown cover for the better

Development's three parcels - screenshot Land at Mowbray Road and Moor Lane Planning Statement Image: LDRS

Petition hopes to halt plans to build new houses on Bedford green space

Avoid A1 and A421 closures this weekend for Black Cat roadworks (October 10-13)

Closures on A1 and A421 this weekend as Black Cat roadworks continue
The northbound A1 in Bedfordshire is set for closures this weekend as Black Cat roadworks continue.
Olga Norford

The data showed a gradual but noticeable drop in children walking to school over the past 20 years

More parents driving kids to school - what it's doing to the planet

The Black Cat roundabout

More road closures on A1 and A421 this weekend as part of Black Cat upgrade

The research reveals there's a growing feeling of ad fatigue

Ad Feature Research reveals what Brits REALLY think about ads

The Black Cat roundabout

Expect delays as A1 and A421 to be closed again for Black Cat upgrade

Search experience is shifting in the modern era of AI.

Ad Feature How Companies Thrive with Organic Traffic in Google’s AI Era

The framework combines traditional SEO best practices with new techniques

Ad Feature This agency’s new SEO strategy is dominating AI search

The south side of St Paul’s Square will be closed from Wednesday, July 23 to Friday, August 29

Bedford's St Paul’s Square to close next week for major revamp

Drivers have been warned to expect delays after an overnight crash on the M1 between Milton Keynes and Bedford led to a fuel spillage

Drivers warned to expect delays after M1 fuel spill

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

The A421 will be closed in both directions between Renhold Interchange and Black Cat roundabout from 9pm Friday to 5am Monday (Graphic: Pixabay)

A421 to be closed this weekend as Black Cat upgrade continues

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway.

Watch: Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Top causes of family road trip frustrations, poll reveals

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

A reckless teenager, 17, was forced off his e-bike after a high-speed chase in Blackpool

Reckless yob forced off e-bike after high-speed chase through park

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' at Horse Trials

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' and hit a dog at horse trials
Shocking footage shows how two motorcyclists rode recklessly through Burghley Horse Trials near Peterborough - causing ‘carnage’ and hitting a dog.
Lucinda Herbert

Maredudd Francis has been jailed for four years after he led officers on a high-speed pursuit along the M56 and was found to have over £320,000 worth of class A and B drugs in his Wrexham home.

Drug-dealing rugby player crashes BMW after 140mph police chase

Snow trapped guests at the Tan Hill Inn, in North Yorkshire

I was snowed-in at 'off-the-grid' pub...it was a great adventure

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

CCTV shows van plough into a wheelie bin blown onto road outside pub

West Bar roundabout has officially reopened after an extensive remodelling.

Video shows opening of 'Dutch' roundabout with 'safer' cycling options

WATCH: Uninsured drug driver crashes car as he tries to evade police

Moment uninsured BMW driver loses control as he dodges traffic

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

A lost dog has been reunited with his owner - after she caused the motorway to temporarily shut down 8 TIMES!!!

Lost dog shuts M25 eight times - watch beloved pet get rescued

The M42.

Watch: Man labels smart motorways “most useless invention ever”

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A421 closed in both directions after serious collision near Kempston

Hundreds of escaped sheep were pictured blocking a bypass in the early hours of the morning - after a country gate was left open.

Hundreds of sheep escape...and block bypass

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Norman Chai smashes into oncoming traffic as he loses control after overtaking a lorry.

Watch: Driver smashes into oncoming traffic in illegal overtake of HGV

The A421. Picture: National Highways

A421 will reopen in both directions this morning

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

Margaret Lees with her cows as they cross the road from Park Farm in Ramsbottom.

Watch: Farmer stunned after driver complains about cows crossing road

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police
Dramatic dashcam and body-worn camera footage shows the moment when a specialist Roads Policing Unit brought a reckless driver to a stop before anyone was hurt.
Lucinda Herbert

Dangerous driver's dim response after police chase

Dangerous driver's bizarre comment after ramming police car

Experts have revealed what your sunbathing position says about you

These are the biggest summer day trip bugbears

Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air.

Watch: Fire rages through crane on A road as smoke billows into air

Lime trees growing either side of High Street in Henley-in-Arden, Warks., had their tops hacked off without notice leaving locals “devastated”.

Residents left furious after council "butchers" trees to save cash

The scene. Image: National Highways East.

Three people taken to hospital after crash on M1

Police surround Thomas Hill.

Watch: Drug dealer smashes into railing as he’s blocked by police

Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake.

Watch: Man narrowly avoids catastrophe after forgetting handbrake

Dramatic footage shows a fugitive driver jumping out a window to evade cops before being wrestled to the ground by a hero police dog.

Video: Hero police dog takes down fugitive after dramatic chase

Footage captures the moment a "selfish" driver sped the wrong way down the M25 in a stolen van-- killing two people.

Watch: Two killed by van driver driving at oncoming traffic on M25

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