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New pavement cleaning machine could help Bedford’s green spaces too

A council’s new pavement cleaning machine may help to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in the borough’s green spaces. The Beds and Bugs Project update presented to the Climat...
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Countryside action groups plan walks to protest government house building targets

Countryside action groups will be taking part in a number of protest walks throughout North Bedfordshire on Sunday (13 February) to urge the...
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Lib Dem leader says green energy will keep bills down as he visits site of new Bedford solar farm

The leader of the Liberal Democrats has said investment in renewable power is the answer to keeping household bills down in light of the largest ever energy price cap increase. Sir Ed...
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Resident told ‘rules are not fair’ at Borough planning meeting

A resident from a small Bedford borough parish has been told that the planning rules “are not fair” in response to his objections to...
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Council tree-planting projects continue with 5,000 tree giveaway

Residents, schools, businesses and community organisations are all invited to take part in Bedford Borough Council's tree giveaway - which will see 5,000 trees up for grabs. On Wednesday...
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Everyone welcome to Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting day in Wootton

On Saturday 22 January, a tree planting event will take place in Wootton as part of the Queen's Green Canopy (QGC) initiative. Created...
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Bedford’s ‘above average’ green spaces play vital role in reducing carbon

Bedford borough’s green spaces capture enough carbon from the atmosphere each year to offset 35,786 flights from London to Glasgow...
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Bedford Borough Council ends fossil fuel pension fund investments

Bedford Borough Council has said it will join Luton Borough Council and urge Bedford Pension Fund to no longer invest in fossil fuels. The decision was made at this week's full...
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Over a year after its closure, long-awaited works begin on Kempston Mill Bridge

The long-awaited works to repair Kempston Mill Bridge have begun today (10 January), over a year since the bridge was originally closed. The right of way over the...
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Wild Bedfordshire documentary gives new perspective to the nature on our doorstep

Unenviable 4am starts and incredible patience have paid off for Bedford filmmaker Don Weerasirie, as he today unveils his beautiful new documentary, shining a spotlight on the wildlife of Bedfordshire…
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