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BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Infrastructure needed for Universal UK theme park, says council
Vital infrastructure upgrades are required if plans for the first Universal Studios theme park in the UK go ahead, a council leader has Destinations & Experiences will build its first UK resort on a site that includes former brickworks at Kempston Hardwick near leader of Central Bedfordshire Council, Adam Zerny, said while the plans were "great news", work was needed to improve the area including around junction 13 of the M1, a key route for accessing the proposed site from the west.A formal planning application has not been submitted, but Zerny said the council had been in close contact with the company over the past year and continued to press for major transport improvements. "Universal are well aware of the infrastructure needs that we have continually put forward on behalf of residents," Zerny said."We will continue to lobby the government for what we need in this area."A full public consultation on the plans is expected to be run by the government later this year, reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Asked whether he personally supported the project, Zerny said it "would be great news"."Not just the park itself - new infrastructure, jobs in construction and on the site once it's completed, and potentially increased income for local business," he added that the council stood to gain financially as Zerny acknowledged there were major infrastructure needs for the area."Junction 13 does need to be sorted out, and we also believe the roundabouts should be removed from the A1 to improve the flow of traffic. We will be pushing the government for solutions," he continued."We want a lot for this area, and we're going to demand a lot. Don't ask, don't get." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment pupil ‘storms school with KNIFE' in front of terrified kids as building put on lockdown
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the moment a knife-wielding student brazenly strolled around in front of terrified children as a school plunged into lockdown. Shocking footage shared with The Sun showed a youngster casually wandering around with a large blade. 2 A youngster was seen wandering around with a massive knife Credit: Supplied 2 The boy walked around as teachers and students watched on Credit: Supplied He walked down a set of steps with the massive knife as horrified teachers and students watched on yesterday. Manshead School in Bedfordshire was plunged into lockdown. The teenager is reportedly a student, aged around 16, and police said he was detained. Two people were taken to hospital, but the force said they had "minor" injuries. A text was sent to parents at around 2pm reading: "You may have heard that there has been an incident at school. "All students are safe. All procedures have been followed." A parent who wanted to remain anonymous said: "Apparently he was trying to stab one of the kids who was on the bus with him, but it was done at the school, not on the bus." Bedfordshire Police told The Sun: "Police were called just before 1.40pm today (Friday) to Manshead Upper School in Dunstable Road, Caddington, following reports of a student believed to be in possession of a knife. "Emergency services attended and a teenager was quickly detained by police. "Two members of the school were taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries. "We understand that this may be concerning, however we want to reassure the public that there is no wider threat to the community. We'd also like to praise the school for their swift response. "Anyone affected by the incident can seek support by visiting Central Bedfordshire Council's website: Mental health and wellbeing guidance and support services | Central Bedfordshire Council "A specialist support team will be working to support students on their return." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
BBC News
18-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Charity wants to repair Leighton Pumping Station after fire
A charity wants to remove part of a pumping station destroyed by a fire as part of repair Pumping Station's roof collapsed into the store room and smaller pump room when the listed building in Linslade, Bedfordshire, was set deliberately alight in Canal & River Trust has asked Central Bedfordshire Council for Listed Building Consent to dismantle the fire-damage remains and install new pump control building consent is needed as the pump house, which dates back to 1838, is connected to the neighbouring Leighton Lock Cottage, which is Grade II listed. The cottage and pumping station were initially owned by the Junction Canal were then owned by The British Waterways Board before it became the Canal & River cottage, which was listed in 1993, was sold in 2005 but the pumping station remains in the ownership of the trust. In its proposal, the trust said it would re-instate all above-ground, three-phase switch gear and pump control would also remove timber trusses, metal fittings and loose bricks from the top of the building's works also included the removal of vegetation and fire debris from the interior of the process would be completed under the supervision of Albion Archaeology to asses items that can be salvaged. Charlotte Wood, Canal & River Trust head of operations for London & South East said the the building was "severely damaged in an arson attack which also destroyed the modern pumping equipment inside".She added: "Our charity has submitted a Listed Building Consent application, seeking permission to carry out works to make the structure works will involve detailed recording of the fire-damaged roof trusses by accredited archaeologists, prior to the careful removal of burnt structural roofing timbers."Once our contractors can safely access the building, we will then be able to progress to the next phase of work and prepare detailed plans for reinstating new pumps that are needed to provide water to the canal once again." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Work under way to fix 'nightmare' speed bumps
Speed bumps on a road are being replaced after residents complained they were too high. The bumps, which were erected on First Avenue, in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, in November, did not meet Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999. Resident Gerry Salmon described them as a "nightmare" and said "you scrape your car no matter how slow you go" as they were "way too high". Councillor John Baker, executive member for finance and highways, at Central Bedfordshire Council said: "We are aware of the recent concerns regarding the installation of traffic calming humps on First Avenue in Dunstable and, following a subsequent review, it was identified that remedial works are needed." Ms Salmon said the humps "have been ridiculous" and it was "like climbing a mountain every time you go over them". Another resident, Rita Eggleton, said they were "quite high but people just go too fast down here". She said that "obviously it is more money" to fix them "when potholes need doing". Tessa Webb said she lived right by one of the speed bumps and you could "hear the scraping and the banging as some people try and go over too fast". She said "you could only go over them at about 5mph" and "it is dreadful". Cllr John Baker said the remedial works were scheduled to continue until 12 March. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. New speed restriction and cameras for major road Locals slam 'ludicrous' roundabout roadworks Central Bedfordshire Council The Highways (Road Humps) Regulations 1999
BBC News
09-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Work underway to fix "nightmare" Dunstable speed bumps
Speed bumps on a road are being replaced after residents complained they were too bumps, which were erected on First Avenue, in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, in November, did not meet Highways (Road Humps) Regulations Gerry Salmon described them as a "nightmare" and said "you scrape your car no matter how slow you go" as they were "way too high".Councillor John Baker, executive member for finance and highways, at Central Bedfordshire Council said: "We are aware of the recent concerns regarding the installation of traffic calming humps on First Avenue in Dunstable and, following a subsequent review, it was identified that remedial works are needed." Ms Salmon said the humps "have been ridiculous" and it was "like climbing a mountain every time you go over them".Another resident, Rita Eggleton, said they were "quite high but people just go too fast down here".She said that "obviously it is more money" to fix them "when potholes need doing".Tessa Webb said she lived right by one of the speed bumps and you could "hear the scraping and the banging as some people try and go over too fast".She said "you could only go over them at about 5mph" and "it is dreadful". Cllr John Baker said the remedial works were scheduled to continue until 12 March. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
