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Local MP blasts EWR “housing project” as new station announced

A local MP has blasted the East West Rail link calling it after it was announced a new station would be built along the route in Tempsford. Richard Fuller, the Conservative MP for North...

Chancellor of the exchequer gives unequivocal backing to East West Rail

In a much-anticipated speech around plans for the UK's economic growth, the chancellor of the exchequer has today (Wednesday) given her unequivocal support for the East West...

Progress of Universal theme park could pause Wixams station development

A senior borough councillor officer said there could be a “hiatus” on the construction of Wixams station if a new design has to be drawn up for the Universal Studios theme park. Jon Shortland, chief officer – planning...

Bedford Hospital responds to Borough councillor’s EWR car park claim

Bedford Hospital has said it is “vital” that East West Rail’s proposals make the needs of patients, visitors, and staff a “top priority”. Borough councillor Nicola Gribble said on Wednesday...

NHS to foot bill for new Bedford Hospital car park along EWR route, says councillor

East West Rail is to charge the NHS £35 million for a new Bedford Hospital car park, a senior borough councillor has said. But an EWR spokesperson says details have yet to be agreed...

Campaigners’ anger as motion to withdraw EWR route support derailed in council vote

A councillor’s proposal that Bedford Borough Council withdraw its support for the current East West Rail (EWR) route was derailed last night (Wednesday), leaving a local campaign group...

Local buses offer a lifeline for at-risk women and girls

Stagecoach East drivers are stepping up to make a difference in the fight against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with their buses now places of refuge for anyone feeling unsafe...

Campaign group calls for East West Rail’s “green” claims to be investigated

A campaign group against the over-development of the region has claimed East West Rail Company’s (EWRCo) green claims are “gravely misleading”. But the rail company said...

Councillors asked to consider East West Rail response

Bedford borough councillors will be asked next week to consider the council’s proposed response to East West Railway Company’s (EWR) current non-statutory consultation...

Councillor shares personal grief in plea to road users

A senior Bedford Borough councillor whose friend was killed on a pedestrian crossing by a driver who failed to de-ice his windscreen has made a plea to road users. During last night’s...