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EWR looking for new CEO as Beth West nears end of interim role

The Department for Transport (DfT) has said they are looking for a new CEO for East West Rail Co, the organisation charged with delivering the East West Oxford to Cambridge rail project...

HS2 “nasty scars” on Chilterns no longer outweigh its benefits warns conservation board

HS2 benefits no longer outweigh the “nasty scars” it has left on the nearby Chilterns, an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) chief has warned, with others calling for an HS2/EWR connection...

Paula Radcliffe Way to reopen to traffic this week

A dual carriageway in Bedford that has been undergoing extensive road works since February 2023, is expected to be fully reopened to traffic this Friday (15 December). The 11-month Paula Radcliffe Way...

Bedford Borough Mayor accuses EWR of holding meetings to just “tick a box”

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...

Paula Radcliffe Way road works to be completed by 15 December

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...

Anger as ongoing A6 roadworks adding “an hour” to some journeys

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...

Bus operator claims council missed deadlines to resolve Route 21 cancellation

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...

Motorists warned of diversions and delays ahead of Oakley Bridge repairs

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...

“Unforeseen delay” means Paula Radcliffe Way roadworks to extend until mid-December

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...

Local campaigners call for ‘brake’ on speeding as part of national road safety campaign

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...