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Cable theft has caused extensive disruption to online services across Bedfordshire, the BBC reports. Openreach says engineers are working to restore service, while police are investigating suspected criminal damage near Toddington.

The BBC says Harlington, Toddington, Chalton and Tebworth are among the areas affected, and some customers were told repairs might not be complete until Monday morning. Motorway overhead signs have also been affected, according to National Highways. For residents and businesses, this is a reminder that a cut cable can take more than broadband offline. If your connection is affected, Openreach advises reporting the fault to your service provider.

Discuss: Should critical communications cables get stronger physical protection, even if that means more cost and disruption for nearby communities?

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