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28 August 2026
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Cllr Lucy Bywater

“Don’t believe coronavirus conspiracy theories, Bedford Hospital is filling up with COVID-positive patients”

Councillors in Bedford have urged residents not to listen to an “increasingly noisy minority” of coronavirus conspiracy theorists. They pointed to a record and an increasing number of...
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Cycling

East of England’s cyclists and walkers to benefit from £22m government investment

News of a multi-million pound government investment to create safe spaces for cycling and walking has been broadly welcomed by local leaders...
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Bus Lane

Uproar at ‘environmental’ plan to kick taxis out of Bedford bus lanes

A plan to kick some taxis and private hire cars out of three of Bedford’s bus lanes has been slammed by drivers and councillors alike. Bedford Borough Council is consulting...
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Survey shows over 90% of Bedford parents want to ditch their car on the school run

A survey of over 900 parents by walking and cycling charity, Sustrans, has revealed that more than nine out of ten would prefer not to drive their kids...
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‘Priority initiatives’ highlighted in bid to secure government funding

Bedford Borough Council say they've highlighted a number of "priority initiatives" which could secure Government funding to enhance sustainable transport, event infrastructure, and...
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Cash secured to fight crime in Midland Road

Cash for "dramatic improvements" to Midland Road in Bedford has been secured to make the area safer. £434,000 was secured by Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) after...
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Massive redevelopment plan approved for Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford

Owners of a “tired” leisure park near Bedford town centre have been given the green light to redevelop the site and build four blocks of flats that...
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Cllr Jake Sampson

Climate Committee urges bpha to ‘aim higher’ on social housing energy efficiency

Bedford Borough’s largest housing association, bpha, has been urged to be bold and aim higher to improve the energy efficiency of its homes after its own...
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hedgerows

Bedford to plant new hedgerows and wildflowers to attract bees and bugs

Bedford's bees and bugs will be able to enjoy more habitats throughout the Borough with the planting of new hedgerows and areas of natural grass...
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one way cycling

Boost for Bedford cyclists as new routes to be opened up

A scheme to remove restrictions for cyclists on one-way streets in Bedford looks set to deliver a boost for bikers in Newnham Ward...
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