Kempston Hardwick

A hamlet south of Bedford, Bedfordshire, site of a proposed Universal Studios theme park at the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks

Ritchie Wood outside the site of the new Universal United Kingdom resort in Kempston Hardwick (Picture: James Linsell Clark / SWNS)

'Last man standing' in road set to be demolished for Universal theme park

How the new Bedford Borough-based Universal Studios UK theme Park might look.

Universal Studios: Government publishes update to construction management plan

Manor Road closure

Universal road closure extended by 7 weeks as construction continues

Universal UK theme park to be created at Kempston Hardwick

Universal Studios Bedford: Theme park contractors and consultants named

The issues you say need to be tackled ahead of Universal's arrival

Borough Hall, Bedford

Frustration over timing of Traveller site consultation in 'peak holiday season'

Manor Road will be closed from July 27 to October 5

Universal Studios Bedford: Road to close for 10 WEEKS as construction continues

Ampthill Road, in Elstow from the Interchange way roundabout to Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick will remain closed until Sunday (June 28)

Bedford train crash: Section of Ampthill Road closed all week

Bedford Borough Hall

Mayor approves study over potential new Gypsy and Traveller site

Country Court Care Homes 5 Limited is appealing to the Secretary of State against both councils' refusal of a 65-bed care home in Kempston Hardwick

Company appeals councils' refusal of 65-bed care home in Kempston Hardwick

Bedford has been added to the dropdown on Universal's global careers website (Picture: Pixabay)

It's finally happening... Universal adds Bedford to global jobs website
OMG, this is so exciting, with construction set to begin early this year, Universal isn’t mucking about.
Clare Turner

Universal Studios

Universal Studios development could transform Bedford with thousands of new jobs

The A428 at Turvey

Major road closures at Turvey and Kempston Hardwick among latest public notices

An artist's impression of the site

Bucks Council raises concerns with major Universal theme park

How the new Bedford Borough-based Universal Studios UK theme Park might look.

Universal Bedford: Call to prioritise rail over road upgrades

How the new Bedford borough-based Universal Studios UK theme Park might look. Copyright: Universal Destinations and Experiences

More than 18,000 people have registered interest in a Universal job

L: Bedford Borough Hall and R: Universal Studios in Florida

Council set to formally back Universal plans - but raises concerns

Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) plans to apply for restricted air space over its proposed theme park near Bedford. (Photo: Universal Studios)

"Free passes should be given out as condition for supporting Universal plan"

Residents are concerned about traffic during construction and when Universal becomes operational

Universal Studios Bedford: Impact on traffic in Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick

Universal Studios are acquiring homes on Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick where they are planing to build their theme park. Picture: James Linsell Clark / SWNS

Villages say they feel 'bullied' into making way for Universal theme park

A visitor takes a selfie at Universal Studios theme park. Photo by Gregg Newton / AFP) (Photo by GREGG NEWTON/AFP via Getty Images

Universal Studios Bedford: Here’s what you might be able to expect when it open

Universal Studios Bedford: Consultation for theme park is now open

Universal and, inset, Bedford mayor Tom Wootton (Main picture: Universal Destinations & Experiences)

Universal Studios Bedford: Mayor wants to declare April 9 'Universal Day'

Kempston Hardwick Traveller Site. Picture: Google Maps

'No decision' made over future of Travellers' site near Universal development

University welcomes announcement of Universal Theme Park

Universal UK: Call for police funding as theme park gets green light

Jeremy Vine: planning permission for Universal needs to go “straight through”

It's official: Universal resort and theme park IS COMING TO BEDFORD
It’s happening, it’s happening...
Clare Turner

The B530 near Kempston Hardwick (Google)

Expect travel disruption as repair work starts on B530 in Bedford

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