More online disruption as cables are stolen - again
Holly Nichols/BBCThere has been further disruption to online services across Bedfordshire after more copper cables were stolen.
Bedfordshire Police said it was investigating after receiving reports of criminal damage on Luton Road, near Toddington at about 11:30 GMT on 5 November.
The infrastructure provider Openreach said there was another theft six days later on Wednesday and, as a result, a road closure would be in place until 16 November, including weekend working.
A spokesperson said they were "deeply disappointed that people in the community are once again dealing with disruption after more of our cables were stolen on Luton Road".
They added they were also investigating reports of a cable theft in Wilstead in the early hours of Thurday.
Bedfordshire Police said it had received reports relating to all three incidents and enquiries were ongoing.
Holly Nichols/BBCEllie O'Connor from Tuda Pharmacy on Luton Road said they had no internet or phone line for several hours on 6 November.
"It affected the filing system which led to a backlog in issuing prescriptions," she added.
"As a work around I had to connect the pharmacy up to the hot spot on my mobile phone."
National Highways said its overhead gantry signs between junctions 12 and 13 on the M1 had been affected.
A spokesperson said previously: "We continue to liaise with the police and are working to restore the technology as quickly as possible."
Openreach has asked people experiencing issues to contact their service providers to report faults.
A spokesperson said its priority was "getting everyone back online as quickly as we can" and it was grateful for everyone's patience.
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