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Northampton MP presses ministers for East West Rail link to Universal

Northampton South MP Mike Reader has launched a campaign for direct rail services to the planned Universal resort, arguing the town should not miss out on the opportunities the project will bring...

Bedford passengers reminded three months of step-free disruption at St Pancras starts next week

Step-free access to Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras will be unavailable from 15 June until mid-September, affecting Bedford passengers. Network Rail and Thameslink have announced...

Councillors unite against home demolitions in East West Rail plans

Bedford Borough councillors have unanimously approved a stronger response to East West Rail plans, raising concerns over home demolitions, construction disruption and impacts on communities...

Mayor responds after councillors question East West Rail interest

Mayor Tom Wootton has explained his declared East West Rail pecuniary interest after councillors questioned his involvement in the project during a Bedford Borough Council debate...

New direct Wootton to Bedford bus service announced after route cuts

Grant Palmer will launch a new hourly direct bus service between Wootton and Bedford from 1 June following the withdrawal of the Stagecoach 53 route. Family-owned Bedford bus company...

Breaking news: A1 closed for ‘several hours’ after lorry overturns near Sandy

The A1 northbound is closed between Sandy and the Black Cat roundabout after an overturned lorry, with Bedfordshire Police warning the road could remain shut for several hours...

Bedford MP presses East West Rail over home demolitions despite hospital agreement

Mohammad Yasin has welcomed East West Rail assurances over Bedford Hospital parking and the Elective Care Hub, while continuing to oppose home demolitions near Bedford station...

Breaking news: Bedford High Street closure tonight for urgent water leak works

Bedford High Street will close overnight from 10pm on Tuesday while Anglian Water carries out emergency repairs to a water leak. Anglian Water says the work is needed to fix an issue near...

Bedford Thameslink passengers warned over three-month St Pancras lift closure

Step-free access to the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras will be unavailable for around three months while major lift refurbishment works take place. The two lifts serving...

Mayor warns Bedford faces ‘horrid’ disruption during East West Rail construction

Bedford’s mayor has warned the town could face significant disruption during the construction of East West Rail, as the project’s promoters defended the benefits of the route through the borough...

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