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the departure gate at Luton Airport

Luton Airport bosses push for expansion amid environmental and infrastructure concerns

Bosses at Luton Airport have called on the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to formalise the government’s approval of development at the airport allowing it to...
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Local MP blasts EWR “housing project” as new station announced

A local MP has blasted the East West Rail link calling it after it was announced a new station would be built along the route in Tempsford. Richard Fuller, the Conservative MP for North...
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Chancellor of the exchequer gives unequivocal backing to East West Rail

In a much-anticipated speech around plans for the UK's economic growth, the chancellor of the exchequer has today (Wednesday) given her unequivocal support for the East West...
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NFU Bedfordshire and Huntingdonshire chair Freya Morgan standing in front of a large, green John Deere tractor. Image NFU

Bedfordshire farmers join national protest against ‘crippling’ inheritance tax changes

Farmers across Bedfordshire are set to unite with the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) tomorrow (Saturday) to protest against proposed inheritance tax changes they believe could...
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Mid Bedfordshire MP calls for “turbo charge” of local economy through Universal Studios

Blake Stephenson, the Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire has told the Government they should do everything it can to secure a new Universal Studios theme park just outside of Bedford...
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Universal Theme Park happy family with globe. Image: Universal Destinations and Experiences

Local MP disappointed Universal plans not mentioned at Government’s International Investment Summit

North Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller has written to the chancellor to express disappointment that an update about the plans for a Universal Studios theme park near Bedford was not announced...
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The front of the Telecare booklet. Image: Bedford Liberal Democrats

Opinion: Bedford’s elderly caught in the middle as Lib Dems claim victory over dropped Telecare Charge which Tories say is thanks to Labour

In a display of perfect political posturing, Bedford Borough Councillors from across the floor are blaming each other for local and national 'financial black holes' leaving elderly Bedfordians caught in...
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Mid Bedfordshire MP launches petition calling for rethink on winter fuel payments

Mid-Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson (Conservative) has called for local people to sign a petition urging the Government to U-turn on its decision to end winter fuel payments for what could...
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