Universal Studios UK19 hrs ago£80m financial support from government for councilThe extra money for Bedford Borough Council will be split between this financial year and 2026/27.19 hrs ago22 hrs agoMP warns of growing pressure on railway lineDaisy Cooper says Thameslink will struggle with demand from Luton Airport and the Universal park.22 hrs ago5 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.5 days ago9 Feb 2026Delays to opening makes station a 'laughing stock'A councillor says residents are "furious" a station completed a year ago is still not in operation.9 Feb 20263 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 202628 Jan 2026What happens when eight million Universal visitors need the loo?The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.28 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Rail station project could cost council £32mThe DfT will not reimburse the cost of Bedford council's scrapped plan for a station at Wixams.21 Jan 20265 Jan 2026What's next for Beds, Herts and Bucks politics?A look ahead to elections, the East West rail link and special education by our political reporter.5 Jan 202621 Dec 2025The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland ParisWithin its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.21 Dec 2025...
