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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Stagecoach confirm new timetable for MK1 service after councillor tweets service “not good enough”

Cllr Graeme Coombes (Conservative, Wilstead and Wixams) has welcomed Stagecoach's decision to re-evaluate their MK1 bus service. The service was introduced in November 2022...
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ERTA calls for restoration of trains on Bedford-Bletchley line

The English Rail Transport Association (ERTA) has questioned the Department for Transport about the absence of Class 230 trains on the Bedford-Bletchley line, while they continue...
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Opinion: Public transport in Wixams is making my depression significantly worse

Trainee journalist, Jo Fay, shares her experience of living in Wixams, relying on public transport and the impact it has had on her mental health. I have been living in...
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Cllr Tom Wotton speaking at ERTA Bedford Local Forum meeting on Saturday 25 March

East-west rail project has been “bodged” says Conservative candidate for Bedford mayor

The Conservative candidate for Bedford mayor has said East West Rail could be an “incredible opportunity” for the borough, but he has concerns over the “deeply flawed” 2019...
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Grant Palmer Rural Services Bus Routes

Services to increase for Shortstown and Stewartby bus users

Funding from land developers has been made available to increase the frequency of bus routes for Shortstown and Stewartby. From mid-April, the 68 service will become more frequent...
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Mayor Dave

Bedford’s Mayor accused of dodging a question on East West Rail’s northern route

Bedford’s mayor has been accused by of not answering a resident’s question on East West Rail’s northern route. During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (22 March) she said she had not...
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New bus shelter installed on Ampthill Road

Cauldwell Ward councillors Abu Sultan and Fouzia Atiq have welcomed the installation of a new bus shelter on Ampthill Road near Bedford Hospital. The pair have...
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Flamme Rouge

Council defends “basic” cycling and walking plans following government report

Bedford Borough Council has defended its Active Travel Credibility score - the government measurement for a local authority's cycling and walking framework - despite...
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State-of-the-art Luton DART shuttle begins to welcome its first passengers

Following a two-year delay, a new state-of-the-art shuttle service between Luton Aiport Parkway station and London Luton Airport will open to the public this month...
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“How bad must the other roads be?” report says Bedford has some of the best roads in the country

Motorists have responded in disbelief after Bedford Borough Council issued the results of a report that says Bedfordians drive on some of the best roads in the country. The report by CompareTheMarket.com...
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