Kempston Hardwick3 hrs agoMayor's concerns over Universal 'tourism tax' ideaThe government wants regional mayors to be able to tax tourists, like New York, Paris and Milan.3 hrs ago6 days ago'Planning in place' to cope with Universal parkJohn Tizard says construction sites are "very prone to people stealing equipment and machinery".6 days ago25 Jun 2026Council sorry for parking fines after train crashStranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.25 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Calls grow for direct trains to new Universal parkA council leader says without a direct link it could put a town "at a significant disadvantage".22 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.4 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bnThe government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.3 Jun 202625 Mar 2026Decision on drive-throughs near Universal delayedThe Environment Agency says the site is on a floodplain and is not "essential infrastructure".25 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Universal tries to ban drones over theme park siteThe company issues a warning about "unauthorised" drone filming of its site near Bedford. 13 Mar 20261 Mar 2026We leave as sisters: Group holds women-only IftarThe Rosebuds Sisters in Bedford organises a special Ramadan event just for women and children.1 Mar 2026...
