UK’s first Universal Studios theme park near Bedford gets planning go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for Universal Studios’ first theme park in the UK and Europe. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government approved the request for planning permission for the new theme park, at Kempston Hardwick near Bedford, by way of a Special Development Order (SDO). The park will include several themed ‘lands’, […]
Bedford school praises ‘game-changer’ £12m eco extension
A £12m eco extension at a Bedford school has been praised by its headteacher – paving the way for a significant increase in student numbers. The new two-storey building at Bedford Academy includes 16 state-of-the-art classrooms, a dining area and modern changing facilities. In all, the changes will enable the school to accommodate an extra […]
UK’s largest theme park set to create 20,000 construction jobs
Nearly 20,000 construction jobs are set to be created in the region after a deal to build the UK’s largest theme park was agreed by the Government. The multi-billion-pound new theme park, owned by global entertainment giants Universal, is set to open in Bedford in 2031 following an agreement with both national and local government. […]
