Wixams

Brain cancer patient from Wixams looks forward to joyful family Christmas

A brain cancer patient living in Wixams is looking forward to a joyous Christmas after receiving some good news following his latest scan. In 2021, just weeks before becoming...

Wixams station at heart of further Bedfordshire developments

The planned railway station at Wixams is central to a mixed-use development nearby on the edge of Houghton Conquest, according to a Central Bedfordshire councillor...

Preparation work begins on long awaited Wixams station

Work is underway to clear vegetation and install ecological fencing at Wixams station prior to construction work beginning in late 2023. The delivery of Wixams station has been a contentious...

Failings by the state contributed to murder of Wixams baby

Failings by the state contributed to the death of an 8-week-old baby girl, who was murdered by her father in Wixams, a coroner found today (17 August). 8-week-old Harper Denton...

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...

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