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AECOM says the 26km (16-mile) waterway would be "the UK's largest new-build canal in a century".

A developer is planning to construct homes for displaced bats ahead of building a new community.

The owner of the developer says it is in confidential talks regarding the development of the site.

The business says it is welcoming public feedback on the proposal.

The brownfield site has outline planning consent for homes, a school and community facilities.

A £300m waterway park scheme would put "water where it's wanted" during times of flood or draught.

Students say a theme park could be good for the local economy, but question its sustainability.

Universal says it wants to employ locals first if its theme park plan for Bedford moves forward.