Universal backs Bedford River Festival in first major community sponsorship
Universal Destinations & Experiences and Gallagher Developments have been announced as headline sponsors of the 2026 Bedford River Festival. The company behind the Universal United…
Maison Le Votre, Kashmir Peri Peri and others prosecuted in environmental crime cases
Maison Le Votre and Kashmir Peri Peri are among businesses prosecuted by Bedford Borough Council as part of an environmental crime crackdown that resulted in more than…
Breaking news: New Bedford town centre gaming centre approved despite objections over crime and vulnerability
Bedford councillors have approved a new adult gaming centre in Silver Street despite concerns over gambling harm, crime, deprivation and the impact on vulnerable residents…
Review: Guitars, grit and grief – Dead Dads Club at Esquires
Dead Dads Club might not be a club anyone wants to join, but tonight at Bedford Esquires, it’s the name of the must-see band headlining in Room 2. A young fan and his mum…
Mayor says Bedford council will ‘get out of’ financial difficulties despite concerns
Bedford Borough Council is facing a financial shortfall of around £5 million, but Mayor Tom Wootton says he remains confident the authority can balance its budget by year-end…
Ben Weyman swaps Real Bedford for Bedford Town as Eagles squad takes shape
Bedford Town have announced former Real Bedford midfielder, Ben Weyman as their latest signing as the Eagles begin to build a team they hope will be capable of staying in National League North…
The eyes of the world are now on Bedford as Universal United Kingdom Resort moves forward
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock says the Universal resort will place Bedford “firmly on the global entertainment map” as ministers visit the site and local leaders highlight jobs, skills and investment…
Hometown Tourist: Kathy Brown’s Garden in Stevington
This month’s Hometown Tourist destination is the beautiful Kathy Brown’s Garden in the north Bedfordshire village of Stevington – a must-see for any horticulture fans. After settling in the village…
From Bedford to the Miss Universe final: Shanice Sandhu’s mission to support women and girls
Former Bedford resident Shanice Sandhu has reached the Miss Universe Great Britain finals and is using the platform to raise awareness of honour-based abuse, gender inequality and support…
Opinion: “Local people sit at the heart of the Universal United Kingdom Resort development”
This is a hugely exciting time for Bedfordshire. Today the government has secured a transformational investment of over £5 billion from Comcast NBCUniversal to build a theme park…