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Preparation work begins on long awaited Wixams station

Work is underway to clear vegetation and install ecological fencing at Wixams station prior to construction work beginning in late 2023. The delivery of Wixams station has been a contentious...

More roads across Bedford and Kempston to be resurfaced in coming months

Bedford Borough Council will resurface three more roads, in the coming months, as part of their annual investment into roads and pavements. Castle Road Gyratory, Eastcotts Road (Kingsbrook) and...

Passengers ‘delighted’ at new bus stop seating

More comfortable seating has arrived for bus passengers in the area around Elstow Road, after councillors were asked for help by older residents. The new seats have been...

Network rail begin safety upgrades on bridge in Oakley

“Safety is our top priority and completing this essential upgrade in Oakley will mean that Highfield Road bridge remains safe and reliable for both drivers and rail passengers for...

Stagecoach say skills shortage to blame for inadequate River Festival service

Visitors using Bedford's Park and Ride service at Elsow to travel to the River Festival have been met with long waiting times and long queues, with some giving up and going home...

£24m Transporting Bedford scheme comes to an end with completion of Northern Gateway

Despite challenging unforeseen circumstances - including labour shortages, supply-chain issues and a global pandemic - the Northern Gateway road improvements have been...

Council praises dedication and loyalty of staff during HGV drivers’ shortage

The shortage of HGV drivers has led Bedford Borough Council to hire drivers that may have missed the cut at other times. But the council carries out a skills analysis to ensure...

Trains cancelled between Bedford and London as temperatures soar

Pavement parking is a “nuisance” not offence say Borough officials

Bedford Borough Council’s new traffic enforcement powers will not automatically cover the “nuisance” caused by pavement parking. A report presented to the Environment and...

Bedford rail boss says they oppose EWR home demolition

The rail boss at Bedford Borough Council has stated, to “avoid any doubt," that the council opposes demolishing homes to make way for a six-track East West Rail route. Cllr Michael Headley...