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UK government to pay £1.3bn to help fund Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire

Chancellor hails deal saying it will create tens of thousands of jobs in the construction, hospitality, creative and technology sectors

The Guardian - UK

Taxpayers face £1.3bn bill to help Universal build first European theme park just outside London

Construction on Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire is expected to begin soon

Evening Standard

UK government to spend £1.3bn to support ‘spectacular’ Universal theme park in Bedford

The resort set to become the UK’s most popular tourist attraction when it opens in 2031, with millions expected to visit each year

The Independent UK

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Greene King to sell famous ale brand to Spanish brewer as fears rise over future of brewery

The Independent UK

Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer

The owner of Estrella is to buy the brands and transfer production to its recently built brewery site in Bedford over a transition period.

Evening Standard

Who is Emilio Gay? England batter in line for debut after being named in Test squad

Emilio Gay has been named in England’s squad for their first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, which is due to get underway on 4 June. Gay, 26, has hit three centuries for Durham this season, and appears to be in pole position to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett…

The Independent UK

Police shoot man dead in Bedford after overnight standoff

Man in 40s who was barricaded in property ‘presented weapon’ before officers fired, say Bedfordshire police

The Guardian - UK

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Armed police shoot man dead in Bedford after 11-hour standoff

The man was ‘barricaded’ inside a property and ‘making threats’, police say

The Independent UK

Man shot dead by police in Bedford after 'making threats with weapon'

Armed officers shoot man who barricaded himself inside house dead after tense stand-off

Evening Standard

Couple drove with toddlers in car to murder man over debt, court hears

Ben Wazabanga, 24, and Ronique Belfon, 23, are accused of murdering Ayowale Aladejana, 26, outside his home in New Cross, south London. The couple allegedly travelled over 50 miles from Bedford with their two young children to confront Mr Aladejana over unpaid debts from a car rental business. Prosecutor James…

The Independent UK

Open Shelves, Stacked Plates, and Quaint Espresso Cups: You Don't Need to Love Caffeine to Want Martha Stewart's Cappuccino Corner

The meticulously organized corner in Martha's Bedford farmhouse kitchen remains unbeatable when it comes to crockery storage

Homes & Gardens

DWP pays out £35m in Cold Weather Payments – how to check your area

Over £35 million has been spent on the scheme this year

The Independent UK

'I Thought It Was Genius': Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Revealed A Scrapped Dunkin' Ad That I Really Wish Made It To Air

America didn't run on Dunkin' in this version.

Cinemablend

Martha Stewart Uses an Enamel Dutch Oven for the Perfect Beef Bourguignon in Her Bedford Kitchen – and It Retails for Less Than $100

Martha has designed a chic yet sturdy enamel Dutch oven that's so good she uses it in her own home

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Evening Standard

Cold Weather Payments triggered in over 400 UK postcode areas - full list revealed

Sub-zero temperatures mean eligible benefit claimants will automatically receive the £25 payment

The Independent UK

Nearly 1.5 million households to receive cold weather payment this year

Over 800 postcode areas have now experienced over a week of freezing weather

Evening Standard

Universal Studios theme park given planning permission for site near Bedford

The green light has been given for the UK’s first Universal Studios park, with construction set to begin ahead of a planned 2031 opening

The Independent UK

Universal’s first UK theme park given green light for Bedfordshire site

The company claims the attraction will create nearly 30,000 jobs in the region

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The Guardian - UK

Universal Studios UK theme park given planning permission in Bedfordshire

Attraction part-funded with £500m of public investment will be constructed on site of a former brickworks

Homes & Gardens

'My favorite outdoor lighting project ever': How Martha Stewart Transformed an Ancient Apple Tree into a Breathtaking Christmas Statement With Just Warm Lights and Clear Ornaments

A winter tree becomes a canvas for festive expression on the media mogul's Bedford farm – and the beautiful look is exceedingly easy to recreate

International Business Times UK

Martha Stewart Says She Wants to Be Composted in Her Pet Cemetery: 'Coffins Are a Racket'

Martha Stewart, 84, reveals she wants to be composted on her Bedford farm alongside her horses and pets, dismissing traditional burial as 'a racket'.

The Independent UK

New railway station confirmed for Universal’s UK theme park

The Bedfordshire train hub will help cater for thrillseekers

International Business Times UK

Oxford–Cambridge Rail Push Could Send Rents Over £2,100 — and Put 37 Homes on the Chopping Block for £7B Line

The £7 billion East West Rail link between Oxford and Cambridge threatens Bedford's communities, with rental costs soaring beyond £2,100/month and dozens of homes at risk of demolition.

The Independent UK

Ex-police officer filmed speeding at 166mph down busy main road by his own sister

An ex-police officer was filmed speeding at over 150mph down a busy road in Bedfordshire.

The Independent UK

Yelden, Yielden or Yieldon? Decades-long row over village name finally settled

Road signs with three different spellings caused chaos for visitors navigating to the Bedfordshire village

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