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What to expect from Universal's first UK theme park in Bedfordshire

The multi-billion-pound venue, the first such Universal attraction in Europe, will include a 500-room hotel and attractions inspired by top franchises

Evening Standard

First images of what UK’s 476-acre Universal Studios theme park could look like

The first images of the UK's Universal Studios theme park have been released, showing the 476-acre site near Bedford that is expected to generate nearly £50 billion for the economy by 2055.

The Independent UK

Universal unveils plans for Europe's biggest theme park in UK

Universal Studios will open its first European theme park in the UK in 2031.

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Universal’s first European theme park to open in Bedford in £50bn boost for economy

The 476-acre site is expected to see 8.5 million visitors in its first year and generate 28,000 jobs

The Independent UK

Universal chooses Bedford to be location of its first theme park in Europe

Keir Starmer hails visitor attraction – set to open in 2031 – as a way to bring jobs and growth to region

The Guardian - UK

First Universal theme park set to open in UK in 2031, Starmer confirms

The 476-acre site in Bedfordshire is expected to see 8.5 million visitors and generate nearly £50 billion

The Independent UK

Universal theme park set to open an hour from London in 2031 after Government backs deal

Some 8.5 million visitors are expected to visit the resort, on the site of a former brickworks near Bedford, in its first year

Evening Standard

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Martha Stewart's basement is a masterclass in organization – recreate her clutter-free oasis with these 3 stylish and affordable accessories

The guru's Bedford, New York basement features bins, racks, and cabinets to keep all her belongings organized and looking visually appealing

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Former US government adviser who flew to UK to rape ‘nine-year-old girl’ jailed

Rahamim Shy, 47, travelled to Bedfordshire from New York in February last year to have sex with the girl after more than a month of planning.

Evening Standard

Four teenagers in court charged with murder of 17-year-old near bus station

Thomas Taylor was attacked by a group of males as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, at 5.50pm on Wednesday January 8.

Evening Standard

Three teenagers charged with murder after 17-year-old fatally stabbed

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station.

Evening Standard

Three teenagers arrested after 17-year-old fatally stabbed near bus station

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm on Wednesday in Bedford, police said.

Evening Standard

Three teenagers arrested after boy, 17, fatally stabbed near Bedford bus station

Thomas Taylor was attacked on Wednesday evening and died in hospital

The Independent UK

‘Popular’ teenager stabbed to death near bus stop in Bedford town centre

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males on Wednesday evening, police said.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Mother describes anguish after son, 17, stabbed to death at bus station

Sixth-form student Thomas Taylor died after being attacked by a group of men while walking near Bedford bus station

Evening Standard

Christmas travel warning: Rail closures will make it harder to get to London airports

Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton will all have fewer train connections - and Arsenal and Spurs home games also hit

Evening Standard

Ministers hope for tourism boost with Bedfordshire Universal Studios resort

Blake Stephenson described Universal Studios’ plan for a new Bedfordshire resort as a ‘gamechanger’ for the region

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Vote-Counting Machine Issues Reported In Pennsylvania Precincts

Technical issues with vote-counting machines in Bedford and Cambria Counties prompt swift action by election officials in Pennsylvania.

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The Independent UK

Family pay tribute to ‘kind and loving’ man, 85, who died in explosion and fire

Paul Swales was killed at his house in Cleat Hill, Bedford, on October 19.

The Independent UK

One person killed and homes evacuated after explosion and fire at house in Bedford

People advised to avoid Cleat Hill area of Bedford as investigation into cause of fatal blast continues

The Guardian - US

Eight-year-old Ohio girl takes mother’s car and goes shopping at Target

No one was injured in Bedford escapade but child reportedly told officers she ‘struck a mailbox’ on her trip

The Independent UK

The busiest trains routes to avoid in England and Wales

Bedford via Luton to London St Pancras, Gatwick and Brighton is a route that appears three times in the table

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Martha loved this signature egg dish

"I made this dish the first evening I cooked for her at Bedford Post Inn"

The Guardian - UK

Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in cost-cutting drive

Embattled operator says sites in Glasgow, Bedford, Hinckley, Loughborough, Yate and Swindon now ‘unviable’

The Guardian - UK

Planned Universal theme park in Bedfordshire to ‘bring £50bn to UK economy’

Hollywood group says 200-hectare site will be based around popular film and games franchises and open 365 days a year

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