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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.

Our mission is to inform and inspire the people of Bedford. To do this we will work hard to bring them the news that matters to them from our town centre to the most rural of the Borough’s villages.

Our editorial team are NCTJ trained and follows a standards code set out by the independent press regulator IMPRESS Standards.

Trees on a pavement in a road in Bedford

Residents urged to water newly-planted street trees in their neighbourhoods

Local residents are being encouraged to support their local environment by watering the newly-planted trees on their streets during the hot weather. The Trees for Streets initiative...
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Little Barford power station in 2006

Assessment says increased output from power station will have ‘negligible’ impact on air quality

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Victoria Road health and safety improved by Labour Councillors

“The safety and well-being of our residents is paramount. The lighting has definitely improved and has made our residents feel a little safer in their own neighbourhood...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Population growth in Bedford over two-and-a-half times national average

Bedford's population has grown two-and-a-half times higher than the national average, according to the first results from the 2021 Census. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) published the initial...
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Bedfordshire Pension Fund committee says ‘no’ to divesting away from fossil fuel

The quick answer to the question will the Bedfordshire Pension Fund divest away from fossil fuels is “no”. Retired Leighton Buzzard resident, Christine Sheppard, who was...
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Gather your shipmates as Jubilee Park welcomes inclusive new sea-themed play area

As part of a £500,000 investment in play areas, Bedford Borough Council has announced that works are set to begin at a play area in Jubilee Park. With a sea-faring theme, the play area...
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Bedford High Street closed due to large water leak

Bedford High Street will be closed today (22 June) until early evening due to a large water leak. Anglian Water is dealing with the leak which is at the junction of High Street and...
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New benches and resurfaced walkway complete first stage of £1.5m Embankment investment

New benches and a resurfaced walkway have been unveiled as the first stage of improvements to Bedford's Embankment has been completed. The 15 benches are in position...
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How the new play area at Bedford Park should look.

Works starts on upgrades to Bedford Park’s play area

An upgrade of Bedford Park's play area has started, with the Mayor saying it will create a "really exciting and inclusive play area". A range of new fairytale-themed equipment is being installed...
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Petrol and diesel taxis banned from Ampthill Road bus lane

Banning petrol and diesel private hire vehicles from a bus lane won’t increase congestion or pollution, claims a Bedford council officer. The scheme to allow only ultra low emission...
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