Bedford Free School 'will' open
Bedford Free School has said it will open as planned next month even though the council has refused it planning permission.
An appeal was rejected by Bedford Borough Council last night over fears of traffic congestion, but despite the setback the school believes it is legally entitled to operate. Russell Hookey reports.
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