Bedford

Bedford Shire Hall (Historic England Archive/PA Wire)

Little-known building designed by famed architect is finally recognised

Emergency services are at the scene of a major gas explosion in Bedford.

One person dead in ‘huge’ gas explosion that caused ‘inferno’

Mercedes Checkley has vowed not to eat meat again (Photo: Mercedes Checkley / SWNS)

Woman vows to go veggie after finding a foot inside Lidl roast chicken

Holidays in the UK are popular this summer, but it's still possible to get a good deal (Photos: Shutterstock)

How to get the best value UK holidays - our expert's staycation tips

Ministers have not ruled out imposing local lockdowns as the situation deteriorates in pockets of England

Exclusive: the areas of England most at risk of local lockdown restrictions

Matt Hancock urged those eligible for the vaccine to "come forward and get vaccinated"

Matt Hancock frustrated by vaccine hesitancy