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28 August 2026
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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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Trees along The Embankment with their lockdown haircuts

Letters: Don’t go to this barber

What on Earth was in the mind of those who ‘trimmed’ the beautiful willows along the Embankment?  Having planted the summer bedding plants, which are promising a beautiful...
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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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Spring is in the air as green bin collections resume in Bedford

It's a sure sign that Spring is just round the corner when the garden waste collections resume. Bedford Borough Council will once again...
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Trees to be sacrificed to ease Sharnbrook School traffic build-up

Four mature trees – and possibly a fifth – are to be sacrificed to the needs of parents driving their children to and from a school...
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Bedford Repair Cafe

Bedford Repair Cafe’s fabulous fixers save 90kg from landfill

Bedford Repair Cafe returned on Saturday 22 February for another successful afternoon of fixing.38 items came through the doors of Tavistock Community...
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Hazera Forth climate strike -09

Letters: Kempston Town Council unanimously declares a climate emergency

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Youth climate strike to take place in Harpur Square today

Young people of Bedford are being urged by campaigners to join the Youth Strike 4 Climate outside Bedford Central Library today at 11am...
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Refill Bedford campaign aims to sign up Bedford businesses and reduce plastic waste

The campaign against single-use plastic is set to reach a significant milestone with the launch of Refill Bedford, making it easier to reuse and refill...
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Parks in Bedford Borough given thumbs up by residents

Two of Bedford Borough's parks have scored highly in recent customer satisfaction surveys, with users overwhelmingly stating that their local park improves their...
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