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Universal theme park Bedford: Young people speak about plans

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What do young people in Bedfordshire think about Universal theme park plans? ' Bedford could be regenerated' says Manroop , 15 , from Kempston .

'I was shocked they picked Bedford as it's such a rubbish area' says Charlie , 14 , from Wootton .

'It will bring lots of traffic, but it will probably increase housing prices,' says Aidan , 14 .

' Transformative ' project could be 'transformative for Bedford ' says Universal destinations and experiences spokesperson.

Company expects between 35% and 40% of visitors to travel by train.

Most travel after the main rush hours and Universal "takes sustainability seriously", say spokesperson.

They say Universal would become one of the largest single employers in Bedford and surrounding areas.

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88

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86

Neutral language

78

Article tone

informal

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English

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45

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