River Great Ouse tagged articles - Bedford Independent

Warning over dangers of river jumping as hot weather draws crowds to Great Barford

A Bedford Borough councillor is urging young people to think twice before jumping into rivers and open water, warning of the dangers of cold water shock and hidden hazards...

Monthly column: Mohammad Yasin MP on Sewage, Water Quality and Regulation

We met with Mohammad Yasin MP (Labour) at the water’s edge of the Embankment to share our deep concerns with him about the quality of the River Great Ouse and the ongoing spillages into the river...

Monthly column: Don’t Lose the Ouse

In the recent heatwave, with the hottest temperature in May on record, some will have enjoyed time in their parks and gardens (perhaps seeking shade). But others might, like us Greens...

Watch: Demolition complete as Bedford prepares for new Queens Bridge

Bedford Borough Council is preparing final design proposals for a replacement Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston after demolition of the old structure was completed...

The River Great Ouse to welcome 1,800 rowers for 160th Bedford Regatta

The River Great Ouse will once again be front and centre of attention on Saturday, 9 May as the Bedford Regatta returns for its 160th edition. With 1,800 competitors from 48 different clubs racing...

What’s on Bedford: 29 April – 10 May 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Monthly column: How clean is your river? New Data Portal keeps you informed

We have created a new, easy-to-use BedsGOVET Data Portal on our website to help you find out how safe it is to use the river. We test the river every month to assess water quality at...

Monthly column: Outfall Safari – Hidden pollution sources on the River Great Ouse in Bedfordshire

We are going on a Safari, but not as you know it. Our aim is to work with the Bedfordshire community to spot pipes and outfalls that lead to runoff pollution into our local River Great Ouse...

Bedford Independent environment partner warns against eating fish from River Great Ouse

The Bedford Independent’s environment partner has warned people not to eat fish from the River Great Ouse in Bedford after tests revealed high levels of E. coli and other pollutants...

Eight-week demolition of Queen’s Bridge in Kempston begins

Demolition of Kempston's Queens Bridge started this week after engineers declared the timber footbridge unsafe following a structural inspection last summer. Bedford Borough Council has warned...

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