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Council should do more to help with bus timetables across Borough says councillor

A Bedford Borough cllr had said the council should get bus operators to “clock-face” bus schedules as residents are complaining about buses turning up within minutes of each other...
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Councillor questions whether town speed cameras are “enforced”

Letting people know which Bedford borough average speed cameras are not in use could see drivers “potentially speed up”. But a Lib Dem councillor said the cameras along Bedford’s Embankment are “not enforced”...
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Wixams station on track to be completed in summer 2026

Wixams Station is “progressing on programme”, a senior Bedford Borough Councillor officer told a meeting. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, gave a brief update on progress to last...
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Bedford bus boost as government announces additional funding for local transport

Bedford Borough Council is set to receive a £2.3 million share of the government’s bus services funding scheme, but won't announce how the funding could be used to benefit Bedford's bus...
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Exclusive: Bedford Mayor “demands” comprehensive review of EWR business case and reassessment of all route options

Just days after it was launched Mayor Tom Wootton has responded to the latest EWR consultation with a list of demands and attacks on the previous executive of Bedford Borough Council saying "the...
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“It is devastating” – campaign group releases initial response to latest East West Rail consultation

Campaign group Bedford for a Re-consultation (BFARe) has responded to the third non-statutory East West Rail project consultation, saying the new rail line will be 'devastating" and...
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Third EWR consultation opens to criticism as campaigners highlight environmental impact and Bedford homes at risk

East West Rail's (EWR) third non-statutory consultation opened yesterday revealing new details about how the new rail line linking Oxford and Cambridge through Bedford will be built...
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Top 10 family-friendly vehicles for cross-country adventures

Initiating a family cross-country trip can be a thrilling event that presents opportunities for bonding and making enduring memories. But selecting the appropriate car is essential to guaranteeing comfort, safety...
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Next EWR consultation announced after Chancellor says Government will continue with new rail route

EWR Co has announced their next public consultation phase after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the Government is pressing ahead with the new Oxford to Cambridge rail line in her...
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Steve Arnold (BFARe), Will Gallagher (Strategy Director), Rob Milner (Project Manager CS3), Mo Alserdare (Project Manager Bedford Town), David Hughes (CEO), Peter Norris (BFARe), Colleen Atkins (Ward Cllr Harpur), Zara Layne (Ward Cllr Harpur), Eric Cooper (BFARe)

East West Rail chief exec thanks campaigners for “honest and frank” discussion

The new chief executive of East West Rail Co, David Hughes, has thanked local residents and campaigners who met with him during a three-hour visit to the proposed railway route. Mr Hughes met with representatives of the...
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