Kempston Hardwick

A council leader says the plans are "great news", but road improvements at the M1 and A1 are vital.

President of new ventures, Page Thompson, says the theme park is just the start of local investment.

The company says the new site is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate £50bn for the economy.

Lord of the Rings and 007 – but not Harry Potter – are expected at the Bedfordshire theme park.

The prime minister hopes the resort will drive growth, but how do the park's neighbours feel?

Bedford Borough Council says it will play a crucial role in the plan to build a Universal theme park.

Universal Studios says it routinely files "trademarks all over the world".

An update on the development will come in "due course", a minister says.