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Universal Studios asks residents on how to build theme park that celebrates market town's 'vibrant history' - as new plans for its UK-based resort reveal hotels, entertainment zone and train station

Universal Studios has updated residents on their plans for a British outpost to rival their existing resorts in Hollywood and Orlando, urging people to get their comments in ahead of a deadline.

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Government pledges to help Universal build new 480-acre theme park in heart of the English countryside despite facing backlash from locals over traffic and flooding

Transport Secretary Mark Harper described plans for a 480-acre Universal theme park in Bedford as exciting and said that he and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt had been looking into the proposal.

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Local approval for 480-acre theme park in the heart of the English countryside is far from Universal amid traffic and flooding fears

Movie giant Universal Studios is exploring the idea of creating a huge park and resort in the model village of Stewartby, Bedfordshire, home to 1,121 residents.

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Two Bedford restaurants need 'major improvement' in latest food hygiene ratings

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