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Hertfordshire Making Slow Progress Towards Replacing the County's Street Lights

Credit where credit's due - we're all pleased that Hertfordshire County Council is moving towards the replacement of its street lights. It was of course due to an initiative of the Coalition Government - under the influence of the Liberal Democrats - in providing initial grants to kickstart the process. But fair's fair - Hertfordshire did move fast to be one of the first authorities in the country to take advantage of these and to commit to an eventual full light replacement.

13 Nov 2015
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Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave: Bedford-Oxford Rail Link and its Economic Benefits Must Not be Delayed

Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson has spoken out about the damage which would be done if the Oxford to Bedford section of East West Rail were delayed, as is being considered by Network Rail. In the summer, the government asked the Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy, to review all rail enhancements to be delivered by 2019, and it is understood that a recommendation to delay completion of the Oxford to Bedford link by three years to 2022, and other elements of the western section of the line to as late as 2026.

13 Nov 2015
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East West Rail Map

Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave: Bedford-Oxford Rail Link and its Economic Benefits Must Not be Delayed

Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson has spoken out about the damage which would be done if the Oxford to Bedford section of East West Rail were delayed, as is being considered by Network Rail. In the summer, the government asked the Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy, to review all rail enhancements to be delivered by 2019, and it is understood that a recommendation to delay completion of the Oxford to Bedford link by three years to 2022, and other elements of the western section of the line to as late as 2026.

13 Nov 2015
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East West Rail Map

Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave: Bedford-Oxford Rail Link and its Economic Benefits Must Not be Delayed

Lib Dem Mayor of Bedford Dave Hodgson has spoken out about the damage which would be done if the Oxford to Bedford section of East West Rail were delayed, as is being considered by Network Rail. In the summer, the government asked the Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy, to review all rail enhancements to be delivered by 2019, and it is understood that a recommendation to delay completion of the Oxford to Bedford link by three years to 2022, and other elements of the western section of the line to as late as 2026.

13 Nov 2015
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Dunsley Farm Shop

Tring Biz 2 - Dunsley Farm Shop

Seen here in our pic is the Dunsley Farm Shop float taking part in the parade through the town as part of the Tring 700 celebrations to mark the 700th anniversary of the granting of a market charter to Tring in 1315. Dunsley Farm and Farmer Phil Marks is a well-known supporter of town activities and also supported the Tring Apple Day festivities on 4th October at Jeacock's Orchard in Cow Lane with a tempting display of a wide varieties of local apples for sale.

13 Nov 2015
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