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Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

A421 closed both ways in Bedford as police warn drivers over dangerous behaviour

The A421 is closed in both directions in Bedford following a police incident, with delays building and drivers warned not to bypass closures. Bedfordshire Police said closures are now in place on...
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Ed Robinson of Wells & Co helping to test the quality of water in the River Great Ouse Image BedsGOVET

Monthly column: BedsGOVET pays thanks to our supporters with a Q&A with Wells &Co

As the year comes to a close, it is a good time to thank all our key sponsors and supporters over the years. BedsGOVET relies completely on charity funding to be able to acquire the high-tech...
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An abandoned car submerged on the flooded A421, 23 September 2024. Image: Cozzas Drone/Facebook

Monthly column: Why won’t the Government take forward our common sense steps to tackle flooding?

Why won’t the Government take forward our common-sense steps to tackle flooding? That’s the question I’m asking this Flood Action Week. Back in June, I introduced the Planning (Flooding) Bill...
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Constuction workers and vehicles working on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet dual carriageway

Watch: Drone footage of A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet dual carriageway progress as project hits halfway mark

The £1 billion A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme has reached its halfway mark, with new drone footage showing major progress on the 10-mile dual carriageway linking Bedfordshire...
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A1 northbound diversion map Black Cat Roundabout 11 & 12 October 2025. Image: National Highways

A1 northbound closed this weekend for Black Cat works

The A1 northbound between Tempsford and Wyboston will be closed from 9pm Friday, 10 October to 5am Monday, 13 October 2025 for Black Cat improvement works....
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An artist's impression of the improvements to the Black Cat roundabout/ A428.

Drivers urged to avoid Black Cat roundabout from 15 – 18 August due to planned roadworks

Due to major planned road closures next weekend, local drivers are being urged to only travel through the Black Cat roundabout and surrounding areas if their journey is essential...
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Motorists stuck in the Black Cat Roundabout chaos on 5 July said there were no signs on the A421 indicating the A1 northbound was closed. The picture shows the view from a passenger seat of a car of cars in the jam and a road sign showing no details of any closures. Image: Helen Wheatley

Bedford Ian writes…

11 July 2025: National embarrassment, Blocked tackle and Roundabout rudeness. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...
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Cars queuing for the Black Cat Roundabout, some several hours after they joined the A421 and A1 on 5 July 2025.Image: Isobel Frost

Letters: National Highways, what a complete and utter shambles

National Highways, what a complete and utter shambles! You should be totally ashamed of yourselves for the chaos you allowed to unfold on the A421 approach to the Black Cat roundabout redevelopment...
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Motorists stuck in the Black Cat Roundabout chaos on 5 July said there were no signs on the A421 indicating the A1 northbound was closed. The picture shows the view from a passenger seat of a car of cars in the jam and a road sign showing no details of any closures. Image: Helen Wheatley

Letters: Stuck in Black Cat chaos was not only distressing but posed significant health and welfare risks too

I am writing to raise a formal complaint regarding an incident that occurred on 5 July 2025, which involved severe delays caused by the closure or obstruction of the A1 near the Black Cat Roundabout...
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Cars queuing for the Black Cat Roundabout, some several hours after they joined the A421 and A1 on 5 July 2025.Image: Isobel Frost

“We’re sorry”, National Highways apologises for Black Cat chaos

National Highways has apologised after motorists were left stranded for up to seven hours on Saturday (5 July) after a combination of planned roadworks, faulty traffic signals and confusing...
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