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East West Rail (EWR) jacket
East West Rail has meetings with Bedford Borough Council just to tick a box and not to answer questions, Bedford’s mayor has said. During last night’s Full Council meeting (November...
A6 Paula Radcliffe Way roadworks
Motorists will have cause for pre-Christmas celebrations as the Paula Radcliffe Way roadworks enter their final phase, with completion scheduled for Friday, 15 December. In addition, extra signage will...
Paula Radcliffe Way. Image: Bedford Borough Council
The roadworks on the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way are adding an hour to some people’s journeys, a borough councillor has said. During the council’s Executive Meeting (22 November) cllr Doug...
Bedford Borough Council has claimed that a bus operator ceased the 21 bus route without “following the standard process”. But Grant Palmer refuted this, saying it “does not have a discretion” in how the...
Oakley Bridge (image: Bedford Borough Council)
Motorists are being given advance notice that Oakley Bridge on Church Lane will be closed to all vehicles from 8am on Monday (23 October) until Sunday, 29 October to carry out essential repairs...
Work to continue on Paula Radcliffe Way. Image: Bedford Borough Council
A councillor has thanked motorists for their patience and understanding as it was announced that due to the replacement of crash barriers, the full reopening of Paula Radcliffe Way will be delayed...
Safer Streets Now campaigners on Goldington Road
On Saturday (30 September), residents and councillors gathered at a pedestrian crossing on Goldington Road as part of the National Safe Streets Now campaign. The Bedford event, which took place...
Wixams Railway Station will close at 10pm every day as it is “too expensive” to stay open for longer, a meeting heard. Bedford Borough Council’s Environment and Sustainable Communities...
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that the 21 bus service operated by Grant Palmer will cease on 2 October. In a statement on its website, Grant Palmer Passenger Transport said: "Service 21...
Beth West, chief executive of East West Rail Co. Image: EWR
Campaigners have reacted in disbelief after claims made by the boss of East West Rail Company (EWR Co) said, “We know that over 70% of local residents along the route want EWR." The claim...
Members of the campaign groups BFARe and Cambridge Approaches delivered the Declaration of Oppostiion to the Rail Minister, Huw Merriman MP (far left). Image: BFARe
Critics of the latest proposals by East West Rail for the Oxford to Cambridge train line have delivered a signed 'declaration of opposition' to the rail minister. Local Representatives including...
Road closed diversion
The A428 through Turvey will be closed from Monday (18 September) until Friday, 13 October for vital roadworks aimed at improving local road surfaces while addressing local flooding issues...