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All the latest environment news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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The River Great Ouse from above showing a narrow boat moored near a path to the right and trees full of green leaves on the left.

Bedford – Milton Keynes canal connection “dream” takes big step towards reality

The realisation of a “200-year-old dream” for a canal has taken a step forward after Bedford Borough’s Executive voted to attempt to form a Limited Liability Partnership with other parties...
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A lampost showing details of the times cycling is permitted on Silver Street, Bedford. Image: Bedford Independent

Councillor calls for “more signage” as debate rages on town centre cycling ban

The cycling ban in Bedford’s town centre is to keep people safe, a meeting heard – but a councillor questioned whether enough was being done to warn cyclists they could be fined...
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Council concerned they’ll be seen as a “lighter touch” over level of fly tipping fines

Bedford Borough Council’s current fines for fly tipping might be seen as an incentive to illegally dump waste, as a fine could be cheaper than disposing of the rubbish properly, a senior council officer has said...
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Ofwat fines criticised as Anglian Water revealed to be second highest polluter in England and Wales

BedsGOVET, the local river quality testing charity, set up to monitor water quality in Bedford Borough through their Don't Lose the Ouse campaign has called fines aimed at water companies...
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Sheep by floodwater at Moreteyne's Retreat which has flooded. Image: Jo Johnson

Desperate plea to save Lower Shelton farm animals affected by floods

The owner of a farm in Lower Shelton, near to where the A421 has flooded has issued a desperate appeal to help save animals she says are at risk of drowning due to flood water being...
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Borough Council expects increase in Bedford’s carbon emissions due to new leisure contract

Bedford Borough Council expects a 40 per cent increase in carbon emissions next year due to the new leisure contract. Last night’s Climate Change Committee (23 September) was told that council leisure...
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Bedford's new river? The A421 is flooded between A6 and M1 J13 near Marston Mortaine. Image: National Highways East/X

Schools and roads closed after weekend storms batter Bedford Borough

A number of roads and schools in Bedford Borough have been closed due to heavy rain after storms battered Bedford this weekend. As it still continues to rain today (Monday), flood alerts remained in place...
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Water quality testing on River Great Ouse. Image BedsGovet

Monthly column: Optimism over Water Bill but more needs to be done

BedsGovet is quietly optimistic that the new Water Bill is being pushed through Parliament with a second reading on the 9th October, is taking a step in the right direction. The Bill will...
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The new signage installed at Bedford Park acting as new information points

New signage at Bedford’s parks aims to “improve the experience” for visitors

New signage acting as information points have been installed at Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park in Kempston in an effort to "improve the visitor experience" across the Borough's green spaces...
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Kempston Rural Primary School planting day. Image: Trees for Streets

100 new trees planted on Bedford Borough streets thanks to green fingered Bedfordians

Individuals, community groups, and businesses across Bedford Borough have teamed up with a national charity to plant 100 new trees. The Trees for Streets arrived in Bedford Borough.
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