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The latest consultation on proposals for East West Rail has been published

East West Rail consultation - here’s how people responded

I experienced the best of Oxford by staying at this hotel for the weekend. (Photos: Isabella Boneham/Old Parsonage Hotel)

I experienced the best of Oxford staying at this stunning hotel

Bedford named among England’s brainiest cities

Bedford named among England’s brainiest towns, according to new study

Suzanna Stephenson

Woodfines announces new chapter with managing partner appointment

Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance attended a roundtable event at Cranfield University which discussed the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor

Oxford-Cambridge Corridor discussed at roundtable with Science Minister

Construction. Image: East West Rail.

East West Rail confirms plans to deliver new station at Tempsford

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Rail construction (Picture: East West Rail)

East West: Thousands of people take part in latest consultation

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

There are three drop-in events nearby - one in Bedford, one in Roxton and one in Marston Moretaine (Picture: Pixabay)

East West Rail says it will drive economic growth and create jobs

Campaigners

Campaigners call for pause to East West plans for Bedford rail link
Campaigners are calling for the East West rail plans to be paused so an independent review can be carried out.
Christopher White

I had the joy of staying in a wonderful hotel in Oxford - that is in the best location that you could possibly ask for. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at a hotel in the best location - next to Harry Potter scenes

Protests against the homes threatened by East West Rail are ongoing

More homes in Bedford’s Poets area impacted by East West Rail route

Construction. Picture: East West Rail

Have your say on updated East West Rail plans for Bedford

East West protests signs at Spenser Road and, inset, Mohammad Yasin MP for Bedford and Kempston

MP vows to help residents affected by East West after Budget announcement

Dr Lee Lim.

World Menopause Day: Healthcare professional shares how to best manage menopause

David Boden, business development director of Stagecoach East

Bus timetable changes blamed Black Cat roadworks and low passenger numbers

BFARe and Cambridge Approaches campaign groups have created a new petition asking the government to pause plans for Oxford-Cambridge rail link pending a full, independent review (Picture: Pixabay)

Bedford campaign group in new petition to pause plans for East West rail link

This city has some of the doziest locals in the UK

Track-laying along Bicester to Bletchley stage of EWR

Business leaders welcome plans to fast-track Bedford to Bletchley service

The owner of a world-famous house with a 25ft shark sticking out of the roof has been banned from renting it out on Airbnb Picture: Tom Wren / SWNS

Shark House owner is banned from Airbnb

James Burchell, partner and Co-founder of Tellon Capital, which owns the Harpur Centre

East West Rail is vital to regenerate town centre, says Bedford investor

Richard Fuller MP is calling for an investigation by the National Audit Office

East West Rail – audit office to investigate project after MP voiced concerns

Meet Strictly contestant Krishnan Guru-Murthy - reveals why he joined

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

Android users warned of 193 apps that could empty your bank account

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection
Miriam Margolyes has said she “can’t come home yet” in a post where she thanked The Royal Brompton Hospital for their care
Rebecca Braybrook

HMV is reopening its iconic flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

HMV to reopen original flagship store after four year closure

Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head today for The Boat Race 2023

The Boat Race 2023 Men and Women’s teams in full

Oxford are tipped to win the Men’s Boat Race

The Boat Race 2023: Latest betting odds

This year’s Boat Race will take place on Sunday, March 26

The Boat Race 2023: Route, start time & how to watch

The route for the East West Rail project is to be announced in May

East West Rail: Bedford to Cambridge route via MK to be announced in May

Sonic Boom heard in central England - witnesses say ground shook

The Northern Lights from Islay. Jo Dicks, Bowmore, Islay

Northern Lights put on a stunning show across the UK

Pretty Woman: The musical. Photo by Marc Brenner

Pretty Woman musical announces UK tour - how to get tickets

With money tight, fraudsters are ramping up efforts to scam people (image: Adobe)

Top 10 UK cities with the highest average salaries revealed

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

Eastenders removed from BBC schedule tonight - here’s why

EastEnders to be rescheduled due to FA Cup clash - when it will air

Which location in England will be on the infamous list this year?

Worst place to live in England 2023: Voting open as shortlist revealed

Self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, greedy… if this describes you, you’ve been in “goblin mode” in 2022.

‘Goblin mode’ chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022

Brits are so obsessed with gravy they drink it through straws - and even pour it...

A Popeyes restaurant is seen on February 21, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Popeyes planning to bring drive-thru restaurants to the UK

Have you seen Uzma?

Police release picture of missing woman with links to Bedfordshire
Have you seen her?
Clare Turner

The film will be shown across cities in the UK (photo: Trinity Digital)

New John Wycliffe film goes on tour

The East West Rail project is still on track following a government announcement on Friday

East West Rail included in Government Growth Plan 2022

Richard Fuller MP. Photo: Richard Fuller MP.

East West Rail opposed by Bedfordshire MP – who says A1 safety is priority

Students throw their caps in the air ahead of their graduation ceremony. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Bedford schools sign up to project to help get students into top universities

There are two drop-ins - one in Lidlington, the other in Woburn Sands

Have your say during new East West Rail drop-ins

More than seven in 10 Brits have never invited a neighbour to a local event

Thrills and spills of Postmodern Jukebox Tour (photo: Andrew Wallner)

Twenties roar again with Postmodern Jukebox jazz

Reading is good for the mind (photo: adobe.com)

UK literary hotspots revealed for World Book Day

These are the top 10 kindest cities in the UK

Ride will be headlining Esquires in April.

Shoegaze pioneers Ride to play special tour warm-up gig at Esquires

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Police have found a body in the search for a missing teenage girl who fell into a reservoir from a dam.

Body found in search for missing teenager

The product, Happy Cola F!ZZ, was recalled after a group of family members who consumed the sweets reportedly fell ill. However, the confectionery giant has confirmed that UK products are not affected by the incident.

Sweets recalled after cannabis allegedly found

Elusive street artist Banksy has revealed a new piece of artwork featuring a lighthouse and the words “I want to be what you see in me,” painted in black and white at an undisclosed location.

Banksy unveils latest mural

People enjoy the warm weather in deck chairs in Regent's Park, London

Weekend weather forecast from the Met Office