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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bus cuts to hit Putnoe and Goldington as Stagecoach reshapes Bedford network

Parts of Putnoe, Goldington and north Bedford face bus cuts under Stagecoach changes, while other routes will be extended or improved from 31 May. Changes to Bedford’s...
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Universal and EWR montage Image Universal Destinations and Experiences and EWR

Traffic fears as impact of Universal and East West Rail on Marston Vale not fully analysed

The impact of two key strategic projects in Central Bedfordshire on a nearby mixed development project in the Marston Vale has yet to be fully analysed, local Conservative...
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Parking ticket penalty charge notice stuck to a car windscreen Image Marcel Poncu Shutterstock

Bedford motorist racks up 102 parking fines in nine months

A motorist received 102 parking fines in Bedford High Street in nine months, as the council warns it will continue to target repeat offenders. Bedford Borough Council said the...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

East West Rail could reshape Bedford’s future but debate continues over local impact

East West Rail could bring jobs and growth to Bedford, but concerns remain over disruption, traffic, demolitions and how the project will affect local communities...
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Artist's impression of the west entrance to Bedford Station.

East West Rail route won’t change as Bedford consultation focuses on traffic and station plans

East West Rail route through Bedford is confirmed, with residents urged to shape traffic, station plans and local impact including Universal, now under consultation as the project moves forward...
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Artist's impression of the new Bedford Midland Station main entrance. Image EWR Co

Latest EWR update shows new Bedford station and faster services but critics still concerned

As it launches its latest consultation today (Tuesday), East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has released updated images of its proposals for Bedford Station, plus the promise of a faster...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

Public urged to have their say as East West Rail enters final route-wide consultation stage

Bedfordians will have their final say on the latest designs for the East West Rail link this month, one of the biggest infrastructure projects to affect the region. From 14 April, the last...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

EWR says funding agreement negotiations with Bedford Borough Council are being ‘renegotiated’

East West Rail (EWR) has clarified that a formal funding agreement with Bedford Borough Council has been in place since July 2025, following earlier information that may have led to a misunderstanding...
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Luton Airport Express Image EMR

Bedford rail station set to be busier over Easter because of rail engineering works

Bedford station is expected to be much busier over Easter as West Coast Main Line engineering works divert passengers onto EMR and Thameslink services. EMR says people who would...
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How Bedford's new 'plaza style' Midland Mainline station on Ashburnham Road might look. Image: EWR

Bedfordians asked to comment on East West Rail plans without key disruption details

Bedfordians are being asked to comment on East West Rail plans for Bedford despite key details about construction disruption and traffic impacts not yet being available, Bedford Borough Council...
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