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Public consultation on Wixams Station ahead of planning application

The reality of a new station at Wixams edges ever closer, as Bedford Borough Council launches its public consultation on the plans. The two drop-in events will be an opportunity...

Bedford golfer Nick Cunningham wins maiden PGA EuroPro Tour event

Nick Cunningham has been in Europe's third-tier golf competition since 2016 but he is now making waves with his maiden victory in the PGA EuroPro Tour...

Changes to government calculations mean additional 12,000 new houses in Bedford Borough

Bedford borough will have to find sites for an additional 12,000 new homes following changes to government calculations, a meeting heard. Bedford mayor, Dave Hodgson told the...

Former county council blamed for poor road safety in Wixams

The lack of road crossings in Wixams is due to decisions made by the former county council and is not down to Bedford Borough planners, a campaigner was told. In January...

New distribution centre opening – fantastic job opportunities

Menu Fresh is excited to announce that it is to open a brand-new distribution centre in Wixams, Bedford to grow its dynamic, fun and energetic business even faster. Menu Fresh started in...

Preferred design of Wixams train station revealed with 2024 completion still ‘on track’

The long-awaited train station for Wixams is still on track to be completed by 2024, with a preferred design of the building being chosen. “I’m very pleased that we have been...

Additional six-mile school run for Wixams’ parents after two year delay in road opening

There is no through route to join both halves of Wixams, meaning some children can’t walk to school, a meeting heard. Councillor Graeme Coombes told the recent Wixams...

Bitterness, anger, threats and allegations in the air as council debates its East West Rail route response

A last ditch Conservative bid to get Bedford Borough Council to lobby for the Government to think again over a controversial new railway north of the town has been overwhelmingly rejected. A four-hour meeting was full of...

Get tested: Council urges residents as surge testing continues

People of all ages who live, work or study in the areas of Cauldwell, Kingsbrook, Queens Park and Wixams are being strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 (coronavirus) PCR test this week...

Proposed new political map for Bedford: have your say

The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) is reviewing Bedford's council ward boundaries to make sure that councillors represent roughly the same number of electors. The LGBC wants...

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