Oxford to Cambridge arc

Mayor tight-lipped as Bedfordshire takes centre stage in government’s Ox-Cam growth corridor plans

Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire are being promoted to international investors as part of the government’s vision for an Oxford-Cambridge “growth corridor”. The updated official...

New branding for Woodfines as it puts itself at heart of Oxford/Cambridge “growth corridor”

Bedford-based legal firm, Woofines, has unveiled an overhaul of its branding, alongside an investment in its infrastructure and modernisation of working arrangements. It is part of the firm's ongoing objective to...

Charities call for urgent Oxford-Cambridge Arc rethink to protect environment

Several high-profile charities have called upon Bedfordians to take part in the Ox-Cam consultation so the Government includes wildlife and countryside protection in its development...

Letters: Help us suggest solutions to the East-West Rail Company

Whilst a direct passenger line to serve Cambridge from the West is needed 'somehow', there is a capacity issue of getting intensive freight through the same 'box' between Shepreth and...

Wixams station and better connectivity prioritised in Council’s new Rail Investment Strategy

New and better connectivity and new and better stations are the priorities of Bedford Borough Council's newly launched Rail Investment Strategy, which...

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