Kempston Hardwick1 day agoUniversal tries to ban drones over theme park siteThe company issues a warning about "unauthorised" drone filming of its site near Bedford. 1 day ago1 Mar 2026We leave as sisters: Group holds women-only IftarThe Rosebuds Sisters in Bedford organises a special Ramadan event just for women and children.1 Mar 202623 Feb 2026£80m financial support from government for councilThe extra money for Bedford Borough Council will be split between this financial year and 2026/27.23 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Universal sets up base near future theme park siteMayor Tom Wootton says "hundreds of people" will be working on "top secret" theme park plans.19 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 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 2025...
