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Watch footage of Bromham Road Bridge reconstruction

Work is continuing apace on Bromham Road bridge, and new footage released by Network Rail shows the overnight installation of the replacement structure...

Councillors and campaigners slam rail consultation as ‘the great Bedford train betrayal’

Councillors and campaigners have slammed the East Midlands Railway (EMR) consultation as a 'complete disgrace', claiming it is confirmation of the...

New roundabouts hailed a success by local residents and road users

Two roundabouts installed on Goldington Road this September have been hailed a success after helping to reduce long waiting times at two notorious junctions on Goldington...

Council apologises for Wilstead bypass delay

Bedford Borough Council has published an update and apology to Wilstead residents, after the completion of the A6 bypass has been delayed by three months.

Watch incredible footage of demolition of Bromham Road Bridge

The replacement of Bromham Road Bridge is growing nearer, as the old bridge was demolished on Saturday 2 November. Network Rail has shared time-lapse footage...

Bedford Station car parking ‘significantly reduced’ from Monday 21 October

Bedford’s commuters are likely to face increased inconvenience as car parking at the station will be significantly reduced from Monday, 21 October until...

Commuters warned of Thameslink travel chaos until 2pm today

Angry commuters have been unable to travel from Bedford into London this morning, following major disruption due to overhead wire damage.

Government says East West Rail Project is “nationally significant”

The East West Rail Project has been declared a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), meaning that once comprehensive public consultations into the project are complete...

Three-vehicle collision closes Great Ouse Way for three hours

A collision involving three vehicles on the Great Ouse Way caused the road to be closed for three hours yesterday (Wednesday 21 August), creating traffic...

Bedford Depot open day raises £1,500 for Cancer Research charity

Stagecoach East opened the doors of its Bedford depot on Saturday 10 August and helped raise £1,500 for Cancer Research UK.

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