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Teenager convicted of murder over fatal stabbing outside Bedford bus station

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of teenagers and fatally stabbed near Bedford bus station on January 8, police said.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Standing room only! The top 10 most overcrowded train routes in London and the rest of England revealed

Thameslink, Chiltern and South Western Railway named in annual survey

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

First Universal theme park in UK hopes to build the tallest rides in Europe

Visitors to the theme park in Bedford are likely to see rides based on the studio’s most famous film franchises including Minions, Jaws and Jurassic Park

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

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Country pub of the week: The Oakley Arms, Harrold, Bedfordshire

The Oakley Arms is historic in more ways than one, says Maggie John

Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2025

Felicity Whittaker obituary

Other lives: Social worker who set up her own respite care facility for children at a manor house in Bedford

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2025

Universal theme park deal secured with UK pledge to spend £500m on transport

Attraction at site of former brickworks in Bedford could boost UK economy by £50bn and create 28,000 jobs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

The Observer view : Singapore, LA... Bedford. New theme park will be a welcome boost for Britain

Kempston Hardwick’s unlikely elevation to world-class tourism hotspot is good news amid these times of tyrants and tariffs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025

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Weatherwatch: How one council seems to skirt a key factor in UK winter floods

Central Bedfordshire’s report into Storm Henk fails to mention the rapid expansion of the built environment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025

What we know about Universal’s first European theme park

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

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 9, 2025

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.

Euronews · Apr 9, 2025

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 · Apr 8, 2025

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 · Apr 8, 2025

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The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

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

Homes & Gardens · Mar 6, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

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.

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Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

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 · Jan 12, 2025

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 · Jan 10, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

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 · Jan 9, 2025

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 · Jan 9, 2025

‘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 · Dec 19, 2024

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

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