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Is East West Rail still on the right track after Universal’s announcement?

With Universal Studios confirming plans for a multi-billion-pound theme park in Bedford Borough, attention is now turning to how this transformational development could – or should...

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10 April 2025: Universal credit, Unibedford Studios and Universal gridlock? Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has told us what...

Universal Studios investment set to reshape Bedford housing market and raise rental demand

As Bedford basks in the excitement of Universal Studios' announcement that it will build its first-ever European theme park near Kempston Hardwick, one property expert has warned...

Jobs, joy and Jurassic Park? Bedford responds to Universal Studios announcement

As Universal Studios officially confirmed plans to build its first-ever European theme park in Bedford Borough, reaction has poured in from across the region. From civic leaders and...

“We chose Bedford”: Universal Studios exec on why the theme park is coming here

The President of New Ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has praised Bedford for its “unprecedented” support as the company begins work on the UK’s first Universal Studios...

Prime Minister and Universal Studios executives visit Bedford to mark historic theme park deal

The Prime Minister, Chancellor, and President of Comcast have spoken of the transformative opportunity Universal Studios UK will bring to Bedford Borough, during a visit to Kimberley College...

Breaking news: Universal Studios UK gets green light for £50bn Bedford theme park opening 2031

A new Universal Studios theme park and resort is set to be built at Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, after the government officially confirmed a multi-billion-pound deal with Universal...

Universal Studios UK: The story so far

Excitement continues to grow as Bedford Borough remains at the centre of plans for the UK’s first Universal Studios theme park. The proposed resort has the potential to transform the...

“No update” on Universal project despite growth speech speculation

Bedfordians were disappointed today (Wednesday) after Chancellor Rachel Reeves failed to give an update on negotiations between the Government and Universal Parks & Destinations...

Is Bedford’s Universal theme park about to be given the green light?

Rumours that the government will use a speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to give the green light to Bedford's Universal Studios are gathering pace, following an article on the Bloomberg website...

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