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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.

Spring crocuses at The Spinney in Kempston.

Dedicated volunteer teams help secure national awards for Bedford parks

Seven parks and nature reserves across Bedford Borough have retained their Green Flag status during Love Parks Week, highlighting the work of local volunteer teams and council officers...
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A purple textile and clothing recycling bank in a council car park in Bedford

Increased operating costs and fly-tipping signal removal of textile recycling banks in Bedford

Bedford Borough Council has announced it will be removing five textile recycling banks in response to changes in the sector and challenges to keep sites clean and well-managed...
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Two men standing and talking at an EV charging point with two cars parked and plugged in. Image: Connected Kerb/Bedford Borough Council.

Bedford Borough rolls out electric vehicle charging to rural villages and suburbs

Electric vehicle charging points are coming to streets without off-street parking across Bedford, Kempston, and surrounding villages as part of a major new rollout for Bedford Borough...
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The overflowing wheelie bin outside Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert Church, Mill Street Image Parish Community

Bedford Borough Council records 6,200 missed bin reports during food waste rollout

Bedford Borough Council has received 6,279 reported missed bin complaints in the first three months of its new weekly food waste service, despite local people recycling more than 1,400 tonnes...
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Jet Boots disply team performing in front of the suspension bridge on the River Great Ouse at the Bedford River Festival 2024. Image: Bedford Independent

Mayor criticised over “flippant” river pollution comments on eve of festival

The Bedford River Festival has opened under a cloud of criticism following remarks by Mayor Tom Wootton regarding river pollution, sparking deep frustration from a local environmental group....
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Water quality testing on River Great Ouse. Image BedsGovet

Monthly column: Bedford’s Priory Sewage Plant upgrade ruled out until 2030

We at BedsGOVET are fighting hard to keep the River Great Ouse monitored so that we can inform all river users of contamination issues, especially the extremely high levels of E. coli...
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Decibel measurement. Gauge with green needle pointing 105 dB, concept of noise level Image Olivier Le Moal Shutterstock

Acoustic experts warn of complex transport noise challenges from planned Universal resort

The planned £5 billion Universal Studios resort in Bedford will bring environmental noise challenges to the area. Experts warn future transport and housing plans require careful acoustic design...
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Burst water main on Bedford high street has pumped water all over the road and even lifted the tarmac. Cars are driving through carefully. Image: Jo Casey

Bedford High Street springs a leak as hosepipe ban comes into effect

A burst water main has ripped through tarmac on Bedford High Street, just two days after Anglian Water introduced a strict temporary hosepipe ban across the region due to prolonged heatwaves...
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A hose on shower setting watering a garden

Bedfordians urged to ditch hosepipes as regional ban starts

Bedford Borough residents must turn off their hosepipes from tomorrow morning as Anglian Water introduces its first regional restrictions since 2012 following three consecutive summer heatwaves...
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Volunteers clearing up Russell Park during the Bedford River Festival. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Keep Bedford tidy as River Festival weekend draws near

With the arrival of thousands of visitors to Bedford to take part in the River Festival this month, it's not surprising that litter and food waste are issues at such a popular event...
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