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Five things you must know about second-hand car warranty

Learn the facts about second-hand car warranties, including key coverage details, common exclusions & tips for getting the best protection for a used vehicle...

Council aim for co-operation as bus operators lock horns over timetables

The "wheels have come off" public transport in North Bedfordshire, councillor Jonathan Abbott has claimed, but the council said it wants to work with the operators to get the best from both services...

It’s open! National Highways reopen A421 after three-week closure

The A421 is finally fully open after a closure of almost three weeks following heavy rainfall which flooded the road at Marston Moretaine. Both carriageways reopened this afternoon after a phased reopening started…

Breaking news: A421 reopens with ‘up and over’ diversion at Marston Moretaine

National Highways has reopened the A421 with traffic now being diverted 'up and over' the flooded section of the road at Marston Moretaine. A section of the road has been closed since...

National Highways say they’re taking A421 flooding seriously as local councillor calls it “national disgrace”

The man in charge of National Highways in the East of England has rejected calls the A421 flooding is a "national disgrace" after comments were made about the flood clearup at a public meeting...

Breaking news: Flooded A421 could be open to traffic by Wednesday

National Highways has told the Bedford Independent that the A421 could be open by Wednesday (9 October) pending safety checks. In an interview with this newspaper, Martin Fellows...

Central Bedfordshire council promise “analysis” in light of latest flooding

Central Bedfordshire Council’s leader has expressed sympathy for residents suffering with waterlogged homes or property and vowed to analyse whether the council could have done...

“Good progress” on the early days of new train station at Wixams

Good progress has been made on Wixams’ new train station, a meeting heard. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, told the Overview and Scrutiny Committee that Network Rail...

No sign of A421 in Bedford reopening ‘anytime soon’ as work continues to clear floodwater

National Highways (NH), who look after the A421, have said the stretch between the A6 at Bedford - M1 (junction 13), near Brogborough/Marston Moretaine, is not likely to reopen before the...

More roads closed and flood warnings in place as rain continues to fall across Bedford Borough

After another wet night, and as previous rainfall swells rivers and other waterways across Bedford Borough, several more roads have closed. This morning, Bedford Borough Council issued several...