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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.

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EWR highlights jobs new rail line will bring to the region but can’t give exact numbers

East West Rail (EWR) has announced that its new railway promises to drive economic growth and create jobs across the region. While precise employment figures for future services are not yet available, EWR...
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Consultation on taxi and private hire licensing in Bedford is now open

Taxi and private hire licensing is being reviewed in Bedford Borough, and the Council wants to hear your views. The four-week consultation began in December and ends on 9 January...
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The central road loop through Biddenham, encompassing Main Road and Biddenham Turn.

Concerns raised at speeding “hotspot” through Biddenham

The central road loop through Biddenham, encompassing Main Road and Biddenham Turn, has become a "hotspot" for speeding vehicles, the parish council has warned. "One recent crash"...
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Fake QR code on council parking meter. Image Bedford Borough Council

Council parking payment machines sabotaged by fake QR codes

Bedford Borough Council has advised residents not to scan QR codes on town centre parking meters as they "may not lead to the correct website". On Friday, 13 December, the council launched...
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East West Rail outline two schemes for Bedford’s property owners affected by plans

East West Rail (EWR) says there are two schemes for property owners who may be affected by its plans. The statutory blight provisions allow homeowners in the safeguarded area...
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07.00 Thameslink train at Bedford station. Image: Rajat Srivastava

Passengers advised to plan ahead as engineering works disrupt London trains this Christmas

Passenger services on the Midland Main Line will be severely disrupted for nine consecutive days this month due to essential upgrades on the route. Rail passengers are advised to plan ahead if they are using services to and...
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(l-r) Cllr Coombes, Mayor Wootton, Cllr Spice and Cllr Frost all in bright orange hi-vis clothing and hard hats at the site of the new Wixams station. Cllr Slice is holding a shovel and they're standing next to a sign that says 'Wixams'. There are diggers in the background moving earth. Image: Bedford Independent

Opinion: For almost 20 years I’ve reported on a station at Wixams, it’s great to finally see building work start

Yesterday (Thursday) I put on some hi-vis safety jacket and trousers, pulled on a pair of steel toe-capped wellies, and put on a hard hat to take an exclusive look behind the scenes of...
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A White Citroen Berlingo Enterprise Edition.

New vans vs second hand: When is it right to buy a new van?

Should I buy a new one or a used one? In our daily lives, we're often faced with such questions. Yes, buying a Brand new Van has its benefits, but on the contrary, the same van used at a fraction...
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Grant Palmer and Stagecoach bus at Bedford Bus Station. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bus service review shows “inefficiencies” says Bedford’s deputy mayor

A review of Bedford borough’s rural bus services has shown inefficiencies, the deputy mayor has said. But when the routes become more efficient money will be available to...
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Workers wearing hi-vis jackets working on a rail line as part of the EWR project Image: EWR Co

Councillors asked to think again on support for East West Rail route

Bedford borough councillors have been asked to reconsider their support for East West Rail’s Route E which a resident said will "have a devastating effect on the environment". During the...
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