Kempston Hardwick2 days ago£80m financial support from government for councilThe extra money for Bedford Borough Council will be split between this financial year and 2026/27.2 days ago7 days agoUniversal sets up base near future theme park siteMayor Tom Wootton says "hundreds of people" will be working on "top secret" theme park plans.7 days ago3 Feb 2026Fears raised that roads won't cope with theme parkPeople near the planned Universal park say they are concerned about the knock-on effects.3 Feb 202618 Dec 2025Universal to 'put Bedford on the map', say localsThe theme park is expected to attract more than 8m visitors and open in 2031.18 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Universal theme park given planning permissionThe park is expected to attract more than eight million annual visitors and open in 2031.16 Dec 202519 Nov 2025Universal Studios to get new railway stationMore trains will help cater for people wanting to travel to the theme park, a rail company says.19 Nov 202521 Sep 2025'Universal significant for UK theme park industry'Potential competitors around the country are positive about the proposed theme park.21 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Transport group calls for more trains at UniversalThe British Regional Transport Association fears the number of visitors could overwhelm local roads.27 Aug 202522 Aug 2025Mayor confident Universal theme park will deliverBedford councillors lend their unanimous support to the landmark project.22 Aug 2025...
