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Weekend rail disruption this winter as Midland Main Line upgrades forge ahead

Rail users are advised to amend their travel plans on three weekends during November and early December as services between London and Luton will be suspended...

Reduced Stagecoach timetable creating “issues” for elderly Bedfordians

The reduced timetable for the 41 bus service is causing issues for elderly Bedford borough residents seeking medical services, a councillor has said. Cllr James Weir (Conservative, Kempston Rural...

Electric buses branded “impractical” for Bedford Borough by councillor

Electric buses for Bedford borough are “impractical” and it is far better to encourage more people to use the current ones, a senior councillor has said. During a discussion on...

More speed cameras for Bedford Borough

Mayor Dave Hodgson says he's "slamming the brakes on reckless driving" after securing funding for 15 new average speed cameras that will be installed across Bedford Borough. These new cameras...

Business case boost for East West Rail but homeowners remain in limbo

While blue chip businesses including KPMG, Silverstone and Colworth Park, have given their backing to the government's East West Rail project, local homeowners are still...

Bedford taxi drivers should “bring their English up to the required standard” to retain licences

A report to Bedford Borough Council has advised that taxi drivers in the Borough should "bring their English up to the required standard", if they wish to retain their licence, saying the test of...

Stagecoach criticised for leaving Bedford’s disabled and rural bus users ‘stranded’

Stagecoach has received a barrage of criticism from bus users, local councillors and our local MP after they announced cuts and changes to their bus network across Bedford Borough that...

Bedfordshire to get a new bus network

Local bus users have been told they're going to get a new bus network across Bedfordshire after travel habits changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new network of Stagecoach East services...

Network rail recommends new Bedford platform for ‘fast London trains’

A report from Network Rail has said Bedford's Ashburnham Road station needs a new platform to serve 'fast trains to London'. The Bedford Area Strategic Advice also advises East West...

East West Rail has “hit the buffers” says local MP

The £5bn East West Rail project was “a fantastic concept”, but has hit the buffers, according to North East Bedfordshire MP Richard Fuller. He opposes the development now, saying to Biggleswade...