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The Universally Bedford newsdesk. Our news coverage is assembled automatically from published reporting by other outlets, rewritten in our own words, and always credited and linked back to the original source. We do not carry out independent reporting.

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Black-and-white cinematic artwork of the Universal Studios Hollywood entrance arch in silhouette at dusk, with one distant amber floodlight glowing through mist as the only colour accent.
News

Universal Studios Hollywood sets 2027 Halloween Horror Nights dates

Universal Studios Hollywood has set Halloween Horror Nights 2027 for 2 September to 31 October as part of its 2027 event calendar.

about 6 hours ago
A TV crew interviews a man in front of the Epic Universe entrance arch and tall Celestial Park tower under a clear blue sky, with a few visitors walking through the plaza.
Podcast

Universal’s Epic Universe expansion lands in podcast roundup

Attractions Magazine’s latest podcast roundup includes Universal’s Epic Universe expansion, with no confirmed Bedford link.

about 8 hours ago
Black-and-white cinematic view of a theme park plaza in winter mist, with holiday light strings glowing as the single accent colour and a lone figure for scale.
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Universal Kids Resort sets first festive season dates

The Frisco resort will stage its first Holidays event from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with lights, characters and Santa.

about 11 hours ago
Black-and-white cinematic image of converging road and steel framework silhouettes near Bedford in dawn mist, with a single amber crane light glowing in the distance.
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Black Cat drone footage shows road scheme taking shape

Drone footage has shown progress at Black Cat roundabout on the £1bn road scheme linking Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

3 days ago
Black-and-white noir image of industrial wastewater treatment tanks and pipe gantries in mist, with one small inspection light glowing as the accent colour.
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Universal UK plans its own wastewater plant near Bedford

Bedford Today first reported that Universal United Kingdom Resort will use an on-site wastewater treatment plant, separate from Anglian Water.

5 days ago
Directional signpost in a Universal park lists Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World and Dark Universe, with landscaped paths and a domed attraction building behind it.
News

Universal confirms Dark Universe expansion at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando has confirmed a Dark Universe expansion at Epic Universe, months after correcting an earlier statement that described the park as expanding.

5 days ago
A modern passenger train with a yellow, blue, and red front stands at a railway platform under overhead electric lines, with empty platforms and trees lining the track side.
News

East West Rail publishes depot design ahead of 2027 plans

East West Rail has published a train depot design, with final plans due to go to government next year as the scheme continues to shape Bedfordshire links.

6 days ago
Black-and-white cinematic artwork of a haunted-house facade and bare winter branches in fog, with a single doorway glowing in the accent colour.
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Krampus & Kin returns to Universal Horror Unleashed

Universal Horror Unleashed will bring back Krampus & Kin in Las Vegas from 19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.

7 days ago
Universally Bedford title card: Universal confirms Animal Actors closure after 36 years
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Universal confirms Animal Actors closure after 36 years

Universal has confirmed Animal Actors On Location! will close after its final performances on 2 November, but its UK link remains unconfirmed.

10 days ago
Guests wade in a bright lagoon pool at Universal’s Volcano Bay, with the towering Krakatau volcano and cascading waterfalls dominating the center of the scene.
News

Universal Orlando injury filing lists two guest incidents

Florida’s latest quarterly injury filing lists two Universal Orlando incidents and offers a limited public snapshot of guest safety.

11 days ago
Universally Bedford title card: Universal Orlando sets festive season dates for 2026
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Universal Orlando sets festive season dates for 2026

The resort's 2026 festive season runs from 14 November to 3 January, with new holiday touches at Epic Universe and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

12 days ago
Black-and-white cinematic view of converging railway tracks and a road bridge in mist, with a single distant crane light glowing as the accent colour.
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Biggleswade council maps out Universal UK opportunities

Biggleswade Town Council will draw up a wish list of ideas linked to Universal United Kingdom Resort, from visitor spending to transport links.

13 days ago