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Photo of an SUV plugged into an electric car charging point outside Star Rowing Club

Electric vehicle ‘car club’ for staff at council ends

Bedford Borough Council has ended its electric vehicle (EV) car club for staff, citing high costs and low usage, and is now looking at a salary sacrifice scheme as a more viable alternative...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal Studios lays out its plans amid expectations of “55,000 visitors per peak day”

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has laid out plans for its new Entertainment Resort Complex near Bedford, promising a "destination" Theme Park designed to offer "world-class storytelling"...
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Construction site, Crane, Construction machinery development building planning Image Jürgen Rübig Pixabay

Monthly column: Balancing nature and growth: Planning reform to get Britain building

Britain’s outdated planning system has long delayed the homes we need, stalled infrastructure projects, and held back economic growth. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will...
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People at East West Rail's non-statutory consultation event at The Grand Hall, Bedford Sixth Form in November 2024. Image: EWR Co.

East West Rail update reveals Bedfordians concerns on home demolition, traffic issues and environment

East West Railway Company has published its latest update on public feedback gathered during its 2024 non-statutory consultation. The update reveals that Bedfordians' concerns...
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London Luton Airport terminal building. Image: Twitter/@LDNLutonAirport

Mid Beds MP says jobs and economy boost from Luton Airport expansion must have environmental balance

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has welcomed the government’s approval of London Luton Airport’s expansion plans, saying the move could deliver thousands of jobs...
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the departure gate at Luton Airport

Bedford Borough Council welcomes Luton Expansion green light

London Luton Airport is set for major growth after the government approved controversial expansion plans that could nearly double its annual passenger capacity to 32 million...
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A wheelbarrow and gardening tools on the overgrown path around the lake in Bedford Park

Letters: Guerilla gardeners are quietly making their mark in Bedford Park

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(L-R) Tilly & Julie Vesely at the England Golf Centenary Awards Image: Tilly Vesely

Colmworth Golf Club leading the way on tackling the sport’s environmental impacts

We all know that golf is great for meeting friends, enjoying the outdoors, and immersing ourselves in nature. But have you ever wondered if golf is good for the planet?
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An illustration by Curtis Reeve of a 'library of things' with tools and items displayed on a wall inlcuding a leaf blower, board games and tools.

Share Bedford’s ‘library of things’ is now open for business

If living more sustainably is one of your New Year’s resolutions, then the launch of Share Bedford's ‘library of things’ is here to help. The new initiative will enable members to borrow items for a small fee from their base at Bedford...
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A hand holding a wine bottle and glass jar over an open orange-lidded bin as part of Bedford Borough Council's glass recycling trial. Image: Bedford Borough Council

12,000 additional households to be included in council’s glass collection trial

Following the success of Bedford Borough Council's initial trial of household glass recycling it has been announced that an additional 12,000 homes will be included in the...
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