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File photo of woodland (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Ancient woodlands under less threat from housing than elsewhere, says council

Bedfordshire operating theatre staff picket

Theatre staff win pay battle following hospital strikes

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Deadlock on devolution deal as deadline passes with councils still at odds

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms

Image shows Bedfordshire Councils' personal injury claims infographic

Councils in Bedfordshire spent almost £900k on injury claims in three years

Enhanced diagnostic and treatment facilities will mean people are seen more quickly.

Major plans set to improve facilities and patient flow at Bedfordshire hospitals

BeActive Beds Strategy Summary Brochure

New five-year strategy aims to get Bedfordshire more active

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called to 37 outdoor fires since the Government issued an alert message on August 14

Fire service issues warning after attending 37 blazes since government alert

A new Bedfordshire fostering hub is to be set up to help recruit more foster carers

New hub to recruit and support more foster carers for Bedfordshire

Bedford and Luton train stations

Trains delayed after lorry crashes into bridge between Bedford and Luton

Tejinder Singh Janjua. Picture: SEVA Trust UK

Bedford charity flies body of Luton man back to India after sudden death
The body of a man from Luton who died suddenly has been sent to his family in India with the help of a Bedford charity.
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Luton Ukimaniacs performing at a care home. Picture: Dave Mingay

Bedford music group to play at Luton’s first ever ukulele festival

This 4-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Artistry Property Agents)

This Grade II listed former farmhouse was once owned by the Crawley family

Bedford Hospital

Operating theatre staff walk out of Bedford Hospital again over pay dispute

Bedford and Luton train stations

All trains delayed through Bedford and Luton after car crashes into bridge

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

If you get a text from hospital's new patient portal, it's not a scam

EEAST CEO Neill Moloney (centre) and Chief Operating Officer Darren Meads (left) present Marc Stanbridge, Head of Clinical Operations for Bedfordshire and Luton, with a 20 year Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and an award for 25 years' NHS service.

Ambulance staff in Bedford and Luton recognised for combined 400 years' service

A previous Armed Forces Day parade in Bedford

Armed Forces Day parade in Bedford cancelled due to lack of interest

The scene of a train collision on the line between Luton and Bedford. (Picture; Dr Pete Knapp / SWNS)

Essential travel only as major rail disruption expected next week

One person killed and 89 injured in train crash

Surgeons conduct an operation. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Hospital operating theatre staff to walk out over overtime pay row

Lesley Potter, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, is taking part in the scheme

Bedfordshire branches of Nationwide to host free pop-up dementia clinics

Bedford Hospital has just FOUR electric car charging points for staff, patients and visitors

Bedford Hospital has just FOUR electric car charging points

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Person hit by train between Bedford and Luton

Bedford train station

No Bedford Thameslink this weekend for engineering works

There were fires across three private gardens in Chauntry Way, Flitwick, on Saturday (April 25)

Probe into fires across three private gardens in Flitwick

Eligible patients across Bedfordshire are being urged to get their spring COVID-19 top-up jabs. Photo: Jacob King/PA Wire

Eligible patients across Bedfordshire urged to get COVID-19 vaccine top-ups

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Police release picture of missing teen last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Thierry.
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Bedford Hospital

Delays increasing and discharge targets missed at Bedford Hospital

Edith Dog, a band based at Bedford Modern School, were crowned winners of this year's edition of the BLMK Battle of the Bands

Bedford-based band crowned winners of BLMK Battle of the Bands

A person has been hit by a train between Bedford and Flitwick

Passengers to use rail replacement buses after person hit by train

50 Gems of Bedfordshire: The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places by John Jackson & Jenny Jackson is available via http://www.amberley-books.com/

50 gems of Bedfordshire revealed in new book

Parents across Bedford are being encouraged to make sure their children's measles vaccinations are up-to-date, following news of a fast-spreading outbreak in London

Clinics available in Bedford in response to measles outbreak

Borough Hall, Bedford. Image LDRS

Government confirms 'preferred' footprint for devolution

Bedford Hospital

Bedford Hospital wrong to scrap operating theatre overtime pay, says union

Extra catch-up vaccination clinics are available across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Half term clinics to offer catch-up vaccinations amid outbreak

Speak Low, Rise High

Revoluton Arts Associate Artist Cheryl Prince and 5D Theatre present SPEAK LOW, ...

Since her diagnosis, Denise has found running and exercise useful for her wellbeing.

Denise marks 10 years since her first breast cancer surgery

Depending on their level of risk, some patients will be offered a CT scan to take a detailed image of their lungs.

New lung cancer screening programme available to people in Bedfordshire

General practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are offering many more appointments than this time last year.

More appointments on offer in general practices, new figures show

File photo of a water vole (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Green light for bold strategy to restore nature and biodiversity in Bedfordshire

Kelvin Grove in Rothsay Road.

New NHS mental health crisis house for Bedford

Ruth Baker Flowers. Picture: Olivia Preston

Flower shop calls on artists to send submissions for store showcase

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust pays out £5m in gynaecology negligence claims

Your local pharmacy can assess and treat seven health common conditions and, where needed, supply prescription-only medicines. Photo: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Pharmacy sore throat consultations up 80% as winter illnesses increase
More and more people are seeking the help of street pharmacists to treat common health conditions without seeing a GP, new NHS figures show.
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Jake during his 2024 marathon. Picture: Jake Gurney

Man takes on marathon to change lives of children with special educational needs

Children will be protected against chickenpox thanks to a change in the NHS vaccination schedule

Children to be protected against chickenpox following change to MMR vaccine

Three North East cities are listed in the top 10 worst places for fly-tipping.

Fly-tipping crisis: Bedford named among top 50 areas drowning in illegal rubbish

Baby Alessa was the first born at Bedford Hospital at 6.19am on New Year's Day, weighing 2,810g

Oh baby... little girl Alessa first born at Bedford Hospital on New Year's Day

Keech's Christmas tree recycling is open for registration

Keech Hospice's Christmas tree recycling service is back

NHS figures show there were about 16,190 hospital admissions which resulted in a diagnosis of anxiety in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area in 2023-24 – up from 12,780 a year earlier

Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety

Aaliyah McQuillan. Picture: Beds Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters share their experience as applications open next month

Members of the Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament have featured in videos for the BLMK Integrated Care Board promoting health services and messaging this winter

Youth Parliament hoping to go viral in health campaign video

The yellow weather warning for fog covers Bedfordshire and large sections of the country

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for fog across Bedfordshire

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Doctors' five-day strike at Bedfordshire hospitals starts on Wednesday

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