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Joanne Gordon, 63, who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in January 2025, is organising a fundraiser in Kempston to support cancer charities and help tackle isolation among Black cancer patients.

Woman with stage four cancer organises fundraiser to tackle isolation

The NHS-funded Crisis Text Support Service is open to people of all ages

Free mental health support available by text, WhatsApp and webchat

Bonfire Night. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Trading Standards increase inspections as Bonfire Night approaches

The French Horn, Steppingley

Village pub overwhelmed by support after £1 children's meals branded 'desperate'

Lidlington level crossing

Chance to find out latest on East West Rail project at Lidlington drop-in event

School classroom

Consultation over plans to cut reception class places at Silsoe school

Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance at Royal London Hospital (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Getting vaccinated ready for winter was among the messages in this video promoted by the care board last year

Care board asks Beds residents who are eligible to get vaccinated this winter

A second rower from Star Club Rowing returned the veil to the wedding party. (Picture: Samantha Laird / Laird and Lens Photography© SWNS)

Bedford rowers save bride’s veil after wind blows it into river

The event poster. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Central Bedfordshire council tenants invited to Housing Information Hubs

A kitchen cooker damaged by fire. Image: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

'Please check whether kitchen hob is switched off'
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to be extra careful when they finish cooking.
Jo Robinson

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

EcoFlow STREAM 5000

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Evergreen. Picture: CBC

Have your say on plans to move Ampthill care service to Houghton Regis hub

Wells & Co celebrates 150th anniversary - and looks to the future

Croud is a global media, data and creative agency delivering a return on intelligence

Ad Feature Over half of UK consumers would let AI buy for them without approval

Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

CPRE is urging people to have their say on planning proposals which could influence the Local Plan

Countryside charity urges people to have their say on local plan

A textile recycling bank

5 textile recycling bins removed from Bedford

Firefighters tackle a crop fire.

Bedfordshire ‘at very high risk of wildfire’ as county officially in drought

Sam Quek MBE joined White Claw and Cliq for their Walk & Talk meet up

Brits 'burnt out' with having to maintain adult friendships

Luton Ukimaniacs performing at a care home. Picture: Dave Mingay

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

One reviewer says the Shark SpeedStyle dried their hair faster than previous dryers while leaving it noticeably smoother.

Shark hair dryer has won over sceptical shopper who is ‘so pleased’

Firefighters tackling a crop fire. Picture: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Bedfordshire council share joint appeal against bonfires during hot weather

KIKO Milano's Self Tan Water is designed to deliver a gradual, natural-looking glow with a lightweight, non-sticky finish.

KIKO’s self-tan water, ‘great for a subtle glow’, is half price

Amaana Care in Shakespeare Road, Bedford

Care home temporarily shuts as damning report shows multiple failures
A care home which failed to properly deal with reports of flashing as well as physical assaults has temporarily closed.
Clare Turner

Lorenzo Panetta, of Bedford

Bedford probation officer backs recruitment campaign

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Brits see making tea as ultimate act of kindness

Campaigners support Skipton Building Society's call for more money emojis

Building society boss calls for new finance emojis

Drew Barrymore has previously described the Olay Eyes Ultimate Eye Cream as one of her favourite beauty products for brighter-looking under-eyes.

Drew Barrymore loves this Olay eye cream and now it’s on sale

File photo of a person using a hosepipe (Photo Illustration by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Hosepipe ban in place for Anglian Water and Affinity users in Bedfordshire

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

Ad Feature Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

Gala launched a ‘Push for Joy’ button on the streets of Manchester this week

Life's top unexpected moments of joy have been revealed

Amazon’s Mylzdobs blackhead remover vacuum is now £24.99, offering a discounted at-home solution for clogged pores

Combat blackheads, clogged pores and oily skin with this beauty tool

The public is urged to only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency

Ambulance service moves to highest alert level due to increased demand

Olay’s Hydrating Eye Gel is currently reduced to £10 on Amazon, down from £25 in a limited-time beauty deal

Olay eye gel now £10 on Amazon - and it’s selling fast

The 'Revitalising Weiqiao Town' initiative strives to develop the area

Ad Feature Weiqiao town to be revitalised by local textile company

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Before you take a parcel to the Post Office, try this free price check

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less

A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on property ladder

The compact Obero fan combines six airflow settings with a 100ml humidifier and LED controls

This £14 USB air cooler has six speeds and a built-in humidifier

The Neo air cooler combines a 4L water tank, three fan speeds and automatic oscillation in a compact unit

This £44 oscillating air cooler could help tackle stuffy summer rooms
The compact 80W cooling unit combines oscillating airflow, a four-litre water tank and remote controls for less than £44
Gareth Butterfield

The charity's summer campaign will help give children a great day out this summer

Charity’s plea to give children escaping abuse a fun day out

This wheeled BiGDUG toolbox is designed to keep tools organised and portable, offering a practical storage solution for DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics and tradespeople working across multiple locations.

This £24 mobile toolbox could be a DIY bargain worth knowing about

Nichols House, in Church Road, Wilstead (courtesy of Nichols House)

Inspectors find expired medicines at care home in Wilstead

There's still time to send presents before Father’s Day, but it's important to choose the right courier

The Father's Day posting deadlines everyone needs to know in 2026

Al Gardiner is the CEO of Honey Legal

Ad Feature Honey Legal and Portcullis announce formal partnership

Grubby says its new range of plant-based ready meals combines high protein and fibre with quick “heat, ding, eat” convenience.

The meal service helping busy households eat better

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

The Aspyre Uno combines sleek styling with clever storage to help transform home working spaces

Home workers can save more than £140 on this desk deal

Bedford Borough Hall and inset, mayor Tom Wootton

Mayor vows to get council's finances back on track as councillors voice concerns

Brookside Residential Home, in High Street, Kempston

Inspectors find broken furniture and unclean bathroom at council-run care home

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