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Those with conditions like schizophrenia, psychosis or personality disorders are likely to die up to 20 years earlier than the general population

More than two in five with mental illnesses don’t receive all health checks

The pandemic harmed young children's speech, reading and writing skills

How the coronavirus pandemic impacted education in Bedford

15.2% of people in Bedford were cycling at least once a week in the year to November 2023 – up from 11.4% the year before

More people cycling weekly in Bedford than in 2022

Data shows 24 suicide deaths were registered in Bedford last year. In 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic, 14 suicides were registered in the area

Record number of suicide deaths registered in Bedford last year

Independent Monitoring Boards

Independent Monitoring Boards

Fisher German partner Rebecca Ruck-Keene is leading on the contract

Leading property consultancy secures major five-year rural property management c...

"Children were born and lived in a very adult world but had tiny developing brains that were trying to make sense of all that was happening," said Sue Rogers, Family Action head of practice development

Childhood development in Bedford worse than pre-pandemic levels

Tent hurtles across sky as Storm Lilian hits Leeds Festival.

Watch: Tent hurtles across sky as Storm Lilian hits Leeds Festival

Neil's Swim School 4 All

New swim school opens exclusively for children with special educational needs (S...

Bedford Park

Access to green space in Bedford higher than East of England average

A small black dog places its paw on its owner's hand

StreetLink partners with StreetVet and Street Paws to support individuals and pe...

StreetLink partners with StreetVet and Street Paws to better support individuals sleeping rough and their pets. This collaboration allows homeless individuals to access veterinary care and pet-friendly services, ensuring they don't have to choose between their well-being and their pets'.

Street Link

Figures from the NHS show 480 people with serious mental illness died in Bedford between 2020 and 2022

Mortality rate over five times higher for people with serious mental illnesses

Roger Haywood was arrested after attacking police officers and spouting abuse during a protest in Blackpool.

Watch: Man who assaulted police during riots is arrested

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

A fifth of staff absences in Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust are stress-related

Robin wanted to support Cancer Research UK after losing his mother and father-in-law to cancer.

Bedford man raises thousands after completing charity run across Great Britain

St John Ambulance in the community

How to join in with St John Ambulance - Save A Life September

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as the UK experiences the hottest day of the year. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

All the areas in England under a heat health alert

Members of the public relax on the beach in hot weather in Cleethorpes, north east England.

Watch: Temperatures could reach 34°C in UK in coming days

More and more Bedford people are eating fruit and veg - bucking the national trend

Adults in Bedford are eating more and more fruit and vegetables

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Cancer patients at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust lose trust in staff

More than half of schools in Bedford benefitted from a Covid catch-up scheme in the last academic year

More than half of Bedford schools provide Government-backed tutoring

Police gather outside the Sainsbury’s local that was targeted by looters.

Shocking video shows looters raid Sainsbury's during protests

In England, 40.9% of patients saw a GP on the same-day they booked their appointment in June 2024, here are stats for each region. (Photo: Google Maps)

The best and worst areas of England for same-day GP appointments

Angela Rayner

Housing target for Bedford cut by almost 100 new homes a year

In Bedford there were 20,679 adults with depression in 2022-23, making up 13.4% of adults in the area registered with a GP

More people in Bedford have depression, as diagnoses hit new record

Ofsted figures show children's homes in Bedford could look after 60 children as of March – up from 54 the previous year

More places in children's homes in Bedford

A police tent in West Park in Wolverhampton following a stabbing.

Watch: Region records highest rate of knife crime offences

The Greyfriars Bedford development brief

Greyfriars redevelopment is making "significant progress", says council

It looks like the redevelopment of Greyfriars is ticking along nicely.

Clare Turner

GPs are voting whether or not to go on strike for the first time in 60 years. (Photo: Charles Milligan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

GPs are threatening strike action - what does it mean for you?

Bedford Prison

Bedford Prison short of staff

Small changes can help save on home water and energy bills

Primary schools from right across the country have made the list (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

Blood shortages in England have triggered an “amber alert”. (Photo: Pexel, FRANK MERIÑO)

The health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

Wagamama launches first brunch menu - full list of participating sites

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

How this hotel helped ease pain of Euros woe

Single sex grammar schools took out most of the top spots across England (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 top-rated 'super' secondary schools in England

There were 170 gonorrhoea diagnoses in Bedford in 2023 - up from 141 the year before

Record number of gonorrhoea cases in Bedford

Julie Roye

Award nomination for head of primary care nursing who led an award-winning proje...

Compare the Market mascots Carl and Aleksandr appeared outside what looks remarkably like 10 Downing Street to mark the start of The Hundred.Photo released July 23 2024.

100-ball cricket event, The Hundred, launches outside ‘Number 10’

Eddie Howe is a leading candidate to replace Gareth Southgate as England's next manager.

Three-horse race to be England's next manager, but who should get the job?

Ashleigh Aylett's garden creation for RHS Tatton in Cheshire (Woodland Trust)

Young garden designer showcases sad plight of trees outside woods

Rachael Burford is working with Active Iron to educate women on periods in sport

‘With the right understanding, periods can be our superpower'

UKTI Team

Hometown Victory! UKTI brings home 21 medals!

Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw celebrate after England beat the Netherlands during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match.

Euro 24 final Spain vs England channels and timings

Watch as members of the public discuss their reasons for watching Spain vs England on either ITV or BBC, including their favourite commentators.

Jessica Martin

(Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The supermarkets making changes to opening hours ahead of Euro final

Jude Bellingham: From Stourbridge Juniors to International Stardom

Euros Final: Celebrate England’s grassroots football glory

Fly the flag this weekend with a selection of England merchandise

We pick out Euro decorations, merch and clothing ahead England v Spain

School hosts party to cheer on ENGLAND at the Euros

School hosts party to cheer on England at the Euros

(Photo: Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Supermarket issues opening hours update as England reach Euros final

The Killers interrupted their concert to show the final moments of England's victory in the Euro 2024 semi-final. Kerry Heary / SWNS

Moment The Killers interrupt show to celebrate England semi-final win

Drusillas Park’s Gemma Romanis with the 'mystic meerkats'.

Watch: ‘Mystic meerkats’ predict England result in Euro 24 semi finals

Bryn Nicholls stands next to the Jude Bellingham England shirt mural he has created in his front garden.

Watch: England fan creates Jude Bellingham lawn mural in front garden

7,354 households in Bedford received the rebate in 2023-24 - they accounted for 9% of households in the area

One in 10 Bedford households get discount on energy bills

School's already out for summer for some UK students (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Summer holiday and school term dates across the UK