Kempston Hardwick18 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 202514 Aug 2025Town near new Universal site worried about impactA town council says Universal should consider free family passes for households five miles away.14 Aug 202511 Aug 2025Universal theme park sparks 'fear of losing homes'A campaign group warns private rents could rise as thousands of workers move in to a town.11 Aug 20256 Aug 2025Traffic fears over Universal theme park planConcerns are raised that the proposals do not fully account for the potential impact on the roads.6 Aug 2025...
