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Universal United Kingdom Resort

The latest news on Universal Studios UK, Universal United Kingdom Resort, in Bedford. Updates on the proposed Universal Studios theme park,  including plans, reaction, and local coverage…

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats Fake Newspaper leaflet, March 2026. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

13 March 2026: Third job?, No flawyer zone, and The Battle of Bedford. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Flying drone. Image- Dmitry Kalinovsky:Shutterstock

Universal warns drone operators to stay away from Bedford theme park site

Universal has issued a cease and desist notice over unauthorised drone flights near its Bedford construction site, warning of possible criminal and civil action. A notice published...
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Green wheelie bin in a garden with a broom and gardening equipment Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Ian writes…

27 February 2026: BBC negative, BBC wrong, Pedantic rubbish, and Water laugh. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

New water plant, substation and EV hub planned for Universal Studios UK

ESP Utilities Group will design, build and operate new water, power and energy infrastructure for the planned Universal resort in Bedford, including a treatment facility, substation and large...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

New budget approved for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Members of the Fire Rescue Authority (FRA) discussed and agreed the 2026/27 budget for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, including the proposed council tax increase for Bedfordshire...
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New report says Universal Studios, Luton Airport expansion and new homes to create Bedford’s “best decade”

Bedford town centre could benefit from major schemes and new homes, a new report claims, but the findings raise questions about assumptions and impact. Tellon Capital, which owns...
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Cllr Henry Vann in Bedford Park. Image: North Bedfordshire Liberal Democrats

Monthly column: I’m backing Bedford

As Leader of the Opposition on Bedford Borough Council, I refuse to talk our town down. The people of Bedford Borough are brilliant. Our Borough is full of people whose creativity, resilience...
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(l-r) Cllr Coombes, Mayor Wootton, Cllr Spice and Cllr Frost all in bright orange hi-vis clothing and hard hats at the site of the new Wixams station. Cllr Slice is holding a shovel and they're standing next to a sign that says 'Wixams'. There are diggers in the background moving earth. Image: Bedford Independent

Wixams station delay could cost council £32million

Bedford Borough Council faces a forecast £32.1 million bill after halting construction of Wixams Station, with final costs still unknown and no reimbursement expected from central government...
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Mayor Tom Wootton holds up a cut out of the UK, showing Bedford as the the location of the proposed new Universal Studios Theme Park. Image: Bedford Independent

Monthly column: Looking back at 2025 and forward to 2026

Despite significant financial pressures, we made real progress on a major regeneration project. The Bedford River Valley Park was approved late in 2025 through a Collaboration Agreement...
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The former Bedfordshire Police station building at Greyfriars, with the roundabout in the foreground. Bedford. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

19 December 2025: Greyfriars grudge, Truss issues, On yer bike, Rollercoaster spin, and Pub etiquette. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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