The Latest Breaking News from Bedfordshire

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 · Jun 3

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 · Jun 3

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 · May 12

Facial recognition vans to be rolled out in new areas

The rollout has drawn sharp criticism from civil liberties and anti-racism groups

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

New facial recognition vans rolled out for use by seven more police forces

Police have received new facial recognition vans in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley and Hampshire.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

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 · Oct 24, 2025

Birth of rare female eastern mountain bongo ‘significant milestone’ for species

The calf is the first female of the species to be born at Woburn Safari Park in Ridgmont, Bedfordshire, for more than a decade.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025

Science buff who choked after garden shed experiment went wrong blamed reaction on potpourri, court told

Harry Whittaker is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of making and possessing explosive substances at his home he shares with his mother in Bedfordshire

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

‘Nerdy’ science buff claimed he had caused explosion in garden shed, court told

Harry Whittaker is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of making and possessing explosive substances at his home in Caddington, Bedfordshire.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Work Starts On 'Augusta Of Europe' Upgrade In Bid To Stage 2035 Ryder Cup

Work has started on a huge upgrade at Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire, with the owners aiming to create an "Augusta of Europe" fit to stage the 2035 Ryder Cup

Golf Monthly · Oct 10, 2025