Northamptonshire looks to share in the Universal UK resort boost
West Northamptonshire Council is backing work to maximise the jobs, visitors and business opportunities expected to ripple beyond Bedfordshire as plans progress toward 2031.
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West Northamptonshire Council is backing work to maximise the jobs, visitors and business opportunities expected to ripple beyond Bedfordshire as plans progress toward 2031.
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A steady stream of dirt is moving from the Lake Zone to the Core Zone near Broadmead Road, where dozers and rollers are spreading and compacting it into level ground.
New photos show heavy plant and early earthworks that could be the first steps towards a road running alongside the Marston Vale Line / East West Rail.
After decades on the site — and a bat-safe pause before work could start — the guardhouse that may be the last brickworks building could be gone by the end of the week.
Project Universal’s new directory helps contractors and project teams find places to stay near the Universal UK construction site — with an eye on future resort visitors too.
A few snaps from the past week show the summer heat taking its toll, plus a neat line-up of parked kit—apart from one yellow truck causing mischief.
What started as one spotted on camera—and another flagged by viewers—has grown to three, though all are now covered over for health and safety.
Viewers spotted a second well that wasn’t recorded in 1874, raising new questions about whether both could be much older — from medieval to Roman origins.
The 24-metre-deep find has sparked questions about whether it should stay visible or be capped and preserved underground once archaeological work is complete.
A new set of photos from the Universal United Kingdom Resort site is putting plant and machinery knowledge to the test — from makes and models to the standout ‘beasts’.
A cheeky look at the ever-growing line-up of construction tippers in Bedford, scoring high on numbers and a bit lower on parking.
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