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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Traveller site on Ampthill Road “not impacted” by plans say Universal Studios

Plans for a major new Universal Studios theme park on the outskirts of Bedford could bring significant changes for the Traveller community, as the development site sits near an established...
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A map showing approximation of the proposed site near Felmsersham. Image: Google MyMaps (C)2025 Map Data (C)2025 Imagery (C)2025 Maxar Technologies via LDRS

Concerns over rural impact and fairness in Felmersham as council receives planning application for Traveller site

Residents have objected to a retrospective planning application for a Gypsy and Traveller site near Felmersham, citing concerns over highway safety, rural impact...
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Police say ‘unauthorised encampments’ could be moved on more often

Bedfordshire Police could move on unauthorised encampments more often, but only if the local authority has provided somewhere for them to go. The chief constable, Garry Forsyth...
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Council considers traveller site planning application in Keysoe

Bedford Borough Council has received a retrospective planning permission application to site six caravans on land in Keysoe, Bedford. The application seeks consent for four caravans...
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Travellers moved on from Brickhill…to Great Denham, Newnham, Elstow and Mowsbury Park

Following the news that a travellers' site in Brickhill was successfully moved on by Bedfordshire Police last night, sightings emerged of new encampments in...
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‘We’ll fund CCTV’ says Parish Council after police move on Brickhill travellers

A travellers' encampment on Fosters Brow in Brickhill has been moved on by Police this afternoon. This latest encampment has prompted the Parish Council...
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Travellers’ site plots in Cardington ordered to close

Bedfordshire Police and Bedford Borough Council have secured a closure order on five plots at a traveller's site in Cardington following reports of criminal activity...
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