9 November 2026

Transport

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Oxford-Cambridge Arc: What does a new regional transport plan mean for Bedford?

In the third of a series of articles on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc (OxCam Arc), the Bedford Independent looks at the impact regional developments could have on Bedford Borough’s transport infrastructure...

Tories hit out at ‘political’ vote which exposed group’s division on East West Rail route controversy

Bedford Council’s Conservative leader slammed the Liberal Democrats for gutter politics over taking a recorded vote on the divisive issue of the proposed route of the East West Rail...

Further consultation called for as opposition grows to chosen East West Rail route

Bedford residents, councillors and MPs have called for further consultation on the rail link between Oxford and Cambridge as opposition to the proposed route mounts...

Bedford Tory councillors in row over “freight doom” of East West Rail route

Tory borough councillors have spoken out AGAINST an East West Rail link being opened up between Bedford and Cambridge. One spoke of Bedford being “doomed” to suffering freight trains at night while another denied claims that the Conservatives had...

Borough’s gritters on standby after warning of snow and ice on Sunday

Gritting teams in the Borough are on standby following the Met Office's yellow warnings for snow and ice this weekend and into the coming week. Once again, Bedford Borough Council is reminding people to stay at home as much as...

Woburn Road in Kempston highlighted as December speeding hotspot

Woburn Road in Kempston was the Borough's speeding ticket hot-spot in December, with 85 motorists caught exceeding 40mph. They were among 1,193 tickets issued by the Police to people caught speeding by Bedford Borough Council’s...

Government announces £760m for first stage of East West Rail project

The Government has announced £760 million to support the new East West Rail line connecting communities between Oxford and Cambridge, with phase two of the project connecting Oxford to Bedford...

Breaking news: Vehicle crashes into St Cuthbert’s Street business

At around 11 am today (Monday) an Aston Martin crashed with the front windows of the Foundry on the corner of St Cuthbert's Street and St Peter's Street. Information received by the Bedford Independent suggests...

School transport cancelled and gritting overnight as widespread frost is expected

Yesterday's (Monday) advice not to travel has been extended by Bedford Borough Council as sub-zero conditions continue and widespread frost is expected. Gritting is continuing overnight but school transport for the children of key workers and transport for day centres has been cancelled...

Bin collections suspended on Monday due to treacherous driving conditions

Following heavy snow and sub-zero overnight temperatures, Bedford Borough Council have suspended today's (Monday) bin collections due to potentially treacherous driving conditions. For the safety of Council staff and other road users, bin collections have been suspended on...

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