Environment

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Incredible photos of the Northern Lights captured in Ravensden

An amateur photographer has shared photos of the Northern Lights that he managed to capture from Cleat Hill near Ravendsden. By day, Jon Pauling works for Bedford...

State-of-the-art ‘Woo Woo Loo’ to be officially opened at Mile Road Allotments

A state-of-the-art eco toilet will be officially opened at Mile Road Allotments on 1 April and the VIP event will be among the first official... duties of the incoming High...

“Awful” trench will support nature and protect Bowhill Park promises Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council has defended the installation of bollards and an "awful" trench at Bowhill Park saying it will become part of the landscape once plants begin to grow and...

Concerns over health as use of wood burners in Bedford increases

Bedford Council has warned about the dangers of open fires and wood burning and multi-fuel stoves due to the rise in popularity of these types of heating. Concerns include a...

Environmentalists and watersport clubs to join annual River Blessing on 26 March

The annual blessing of the River Great Ouse will take place this month to highlight the importance of caring for our local environment and to celebrate the beautiful...

Ramblers Association volunteers thanked for help improving footpath network

Volunteers, many from the Ramblers Association, have been thanked by Mayor Dave Hodgson for their help to remove vegetation and improve footpaths and the rights of...

Local councillor tells of “massive” benefits of community gardens

A community garden can offer people a place to relax, meet others and a chance to engage with nature, a councillor has said. Councillor Lucy Bywater (Green, Castle)...

Bedfordians invited to ‘march for the countyside’

Following on from the success of last year’s peaceful protest walk held in February last year, CPRE Bedfordshire, the countryside charity, is inviting local groups to 'March for the Countryside'...

Royal Engineers Bridge to be closed on 9 – 10 March for emergency repairs

Bedford Borough Council will be closing the Royal Engineers Bridge from tomorrow (Thursday 9 March) to carry out vital emergency repairs. The bridge carries pedestrians...

Bedford Borough Council to launch weekly food waste collection

From 2024, Bedford Borough Council has announced that it will introduce a weekly food waste collection service, in addition to the black bin, recycling and garden...

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