Massive 40,000-home new town planned for Bedfordshire
A new town with 40,000 homes and 30,000 jobs is planned for Tempsford, Bedfordshire. With a new station, it will be 30 minutes from London. Construction could start by 2029.
A new town with 40,000 homes and 30,000 jobs is planned for Tempsford, Bedfordshire. With a new station, it will be 30 minutes from London. Construction could start by 2029.
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