29 h. ago Universal Studios risks bitter travellers row over UK theme park location

Universal announced plans to expand their dynasty into Europe for the first time recently, with their British venture planned to open in Bedford in 2031.

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38 h. ago Universal Studios UK theme park could face gypsy site row as travellers left in limbo

EXCLUSIVE: The traveller site sits within the immediate area of the anticipated Universal Studios plotted for the outskirts of Bedford, meaning some 22 household may need to be moved on

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50 h. ago Inside the fight to save California’s dying sea lions from toxic algae: ‘We’re like 911 operators’

The chance of the marine animal’s survival after domoic acid poisoning is 50-50, and this year, the outbreak has sickened hundredsIt was just after 8am on Tuesday, a thick morning fog still clinging to the California coastline, and SeaWorld’s animal rescue team had already made their first save of the day: a hefty, sick-looking sea lion that had been waddling dangerously close to a four-lane highway in downtown San Diego.Now, in a private area of SeaWorld that few of the theme park’s thousands of daily visitors ever get to see, the rescue team was in full “triage” mode. Half a dozen staff members maneuvered the caged sea lion off the bed of a truck, and grabbed IV bags full of fluids and vitamins. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago I worked at a theme park for 3 years – my five warnings for UK Universal Studios staff

OPINION: This is not a drill, Universal Studios UK is happening and it won't just be adrenaline junkies thrilled at the news, but Brits buzzing for a brand new job – I suggest they heed my warnings

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54 h. ago Inside UK theme park '30 years out of date', 'makes kids cry' but always a must

Universal Studios is set to put Bedford on the map for having the 'best' theme park in all of Europe - so what is the 'worst' we have to offer? Let's have find out

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55 h. ago I was one of the first in the world to visit Universal's new £7bn theme park

It's been six hotly anticipated years since Universal Orlando Resort announced that a new park was going to be added to the theme park capital of the world for the first time in 25 years.

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60 h. ago Want to live near the UK's newest theme park? Here are the homes you can buy in Bedford

Universal is looking to open a new massive theme park in Bedford. This is Money looks at four properties up for sale in the area.

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61 h. ago Easter bank holiday payment dates for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

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3 d. ago 'Best seaside town in UK' has underrated theme park, hidden grotto and top beach

Margate in Kent is a firm favourite with Brits after a dose of the seaside, and it's no surprise that it's been named one of the UK's best seaside towns thanks to its beach and attractions

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4 d. ago Universal Studios fans call for 'missing' world to be included in new UK theme park

Universal Studios is set to open a brand new themed resort in the UK in 2031 – but fans have been left 'surprised' to see one beloved franchise doesn't appear to have its own section in the park

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4 d. ago Trump pauses US tariffs as British Steel crunch talks continue and Universal theme park brings 'jobs and joy'

Watch the business stories making the headlines today in under two minutes.

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4 d. ago 'I was one of the UK's first to enter Universal Studios new theme park

A brand new Universal Studios theme park is ready for opening to the public next month so of course I hopped across the pond to Orlando to explore the five new worlds in Epic Universe

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4 d. ago Universal will build its first European theme park on a site near London

Universal will build its first European theme park on a site near London  AP News

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4 d. ago Bedford residents all saying same thing as Universal Studios UK theme park to open

Thousands of jobs will be created as Universal Studios is to open a huge theme park near Bedford, where residents have today expressed their reaction at the development

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5 d. ago The small English village where residents like a 'quiet life' that will soon be home to new Universal theme park

The new Universal Studios theme park and resort is set to be open in 2031

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5 d. ago Universal Studios UK: Three major attractions set to thrill at new theme park

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer closed the deal on a new Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire, which is set to open in 2031 bringing around 28,000 jobs and thrilling new attractions

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5 d. ago Rachel Reeves says decision to build Universal theme park in UK is huge 'confidence boost'

Europe's first Universal-backed theme park and resort will be built in Bedfordshire

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5 d. ago Universal chooses a site near London to build its 1st European theme park

Universal chooses a site near London to build its 1st European theme park  TribLIVE.com

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5 d. ago All we know so far about Universal UK from including location, date, and what to expect from theme park

The massive theme park is expected to pump £50bn into the economy and create tens of thousands of jobs.

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5 d. ago Universal Studios Bedford: All we know as 'world class' theme park comes to UK

In only a few short years from now, Universal Studios will open its first ever theme park in Europe once it launches its newest attraction in Bedford, bringing jobs and a huge boost to the economy

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