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East West Rail shares success of Borders Railway but critics say comparison is misleading

East West Rail bosses have used the success of Borderes Railway to "perfectly illustrate the huge potential" of the Oxford to Cambridge route, but critics say it's not a valid comparision...

Mayor says Bedford Borough communities are fighting EWR “tooth and nail” but isn’t able to say how

Bedford’s mayor has told a government select committee that local communities are "raising precepts", fundraising "and having whip rounds" to fight East West Rail "tooth and nail".. However, when questioned by the Bedford Independent, he was unable to give specific examples.

Letters: Mayor, you are in danger of selling Bedford short

I thought that as Borough's Mayor, you put up a robust performance before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee raising the concerns of Bedford’s residents concerning the proposed...

Local Tories condemn party donor’s racist and sexist comments

Bedford Borough's Conservative MP and the police and crime commissioner have joined former North East Bedfordshire MP, Alistair Burt in condemning the comments of Tory party donor, Frank Hester...

Bedford’s mayor joins Universal team to visit proposed theme park site in Kempston Hardwick

The mayor of Bedford, Tom Wootton, joined members of the Universal Destinations and Experiences team at their proposed theme park site in Kempston Hardwick this week, reiterating that Bedford Borough...

Mayor launches investigation into potential money owed by Central Beds Council

Bedford Borough Council is to investigate if it is owed money from the development of former county council land in Central Bedfordshire. But Central Bedfordshire Council said it already regularly meets with the borough council to agree...

Mayor “disappointed” but East West Rail says they’re actively considering council report

Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton (Conservative) has said he's “deeply disappointed” that East West Rail Co have "made it clear" they won't look at their choice of the route again after he...

EWR survey finds most Bedfordians support EWR but campaigners say wrong questions asked

A survey carried out by East West Rail Co (EWR Co) has found that three-quarters (75%) of Bedfordians support a new east-west rail service, which they say they will provide. However, campaigners...

Mayor thanks councillors for support of “eye-watering” council tax rise

Bedfordians are to have an “eye-watering” council tax increase after a majority of councillors voted in favour of the administration’s budget in a meeting that has been described as a "bad night for local...

Residents told to “continue” planning for EWR Route E despite recent council research

Bedford residents living in areas affected by East West Rail Co’s preferred route should continue with all the processes available to them, a councillor was told. This followed a presentation outlining...

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