Clophill

Nature reserve boardwalk rebuilt after arson attack

The structure is now fully accessible after more than £100,000 was raised to fund the project.

The Greensand Trust, which manages the reserve, has raised almost £100,000 to repair the damage.

Police say a series of fires at a reserve that only opened in April were started deliberately.

A welder is given a suspended jail term after a Christmas party "prank" set a pub on fire.

Tony Button admits to arson with intent to endanger life and is due to be sentenced on July 24.

Clophill Lakes includes the site of a medieval motte and bailey castle.

Central Bedfordshire Council says two weeks of roadworks are needed for "snagging" issues.

Parody social media accounts have poked fun at the Clophill Roundabout after a £7m upgrade.

A second man denies starting the fire and will stand trial in June.

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