Wellbeing

Sum 41 have cancelled the Australian tour as lead singer Deryck Whibley battles pneumonia

Sum 41: Group cancel farewell tour dates due to ongoing health issues

Explore the Headspace app with 50% for Black Friday

Take some Headspace: Half price subscription deal on mindfulness app

Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly among top deals

Top UK spa deals by money saving expert in Spabreaks' biggest sale

A private schooling expert says that happier children learn better

Private school approach may be the cure for absence woes - expert

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7 simple tips to stay motivated during the darker workdays

Skin & Tonic Fresh Face Exfoliating Water

I've made these eco-friendly beauty swaps and I'm not going back

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

Gladys celebrates her 100th birthday

Fresh faced Gladys celebrates her 100th at her Ampthill care home

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Danielle Broadway has lost over five stone using an AI-based app

High-tech weight loss: How AI is helping people to shed the pounds

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

Travellers lose the equivalent of nearly three days every year to train and traffic delays, according to a study.

Lucy Brimble

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Vandalism's toll: how damaged property affects local funds and taxes

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Research of 2,000 adults has revealed 20 per cent are more inclined to talk about how they feel when on a long drive.

Brits more likely to open up over a pint than a text message or meal

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bite a quarter of Brits

Freshers week can be a daunting time for students but there is support available.

Freshers Week: How to access mental health support as a student

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

The poll, commissioned by Warburtons, revealed 60 per cent worry about ensuring their children’s packed lunches are nutritious while meeting their child’s preferences

An expert has revealed what should be in the 'ideal' kids lunchbox

Plenty of cuddles, belly rubs and healthy treats are the top ways dog owners ensure the happiness of their furry companions.

7 in 10 dog owners care more about their pet’s health than their own

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

'I’m sober-curious and have never been drunk - not even at my wedding!' (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Sober curious movement: ‘I’m sober curious and have never been drunk'

Seven in 10 women swear by a piece of beauty advice passed down from older family

7 in 10 women rely on beauty tips handed down by family

The Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green, east London

Glamour and grittiness collide at The Town Hall, Bethnal Green

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Giant pill box reminder for meals

Snapping at others and losing patience are signs that you're 'tangry'

100 young autistic people aged 10 to 18 will be able to make connections with others and play together online via dedicated discord and Minecraft servers

Autistic young people to make friends through online gaming

It’s all fully funded too

Clare Turner

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Volunteers on the WoW Bus at Bedford Bus Station

WoW Bus hits Bedford to share messages on personal finance

Dr Zoe Williams

Some adults are doubtful that they’ll stick to their 2024 health goals

The top 20 pieces of advice adults would give their younger selves

Restaurants are the biggest enhancer of community spirit nationwide

Ad Feature More than meets the dry eye - combatting eye discomfort

EasyJet flight forced to divert after ‘emergency alert’ onboard

More than 15,000 easyJet passengers have been hit by flight cancellations. Picture by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images

easyJet flight cancellations: Safety and wellbeing “highest priority”

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

The common examples of ultra-processed foods include ice cream, ham, sausages, crisps, mass-produced bread, breakfast cereals, biscuits, carbonated drinks, fruit-flavoured yoghurt, instant soups, and some alcoholic drinks including whisky, gin, and rum.

Ultra-processed foods - are they really harmful

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Boots offering free health MOT checks to people over the age of 40

Ikea automated drone

Ikea launch automated drones working in stores

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Emmerdale to showcase an all-male episode - here’s why

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon in Whitechapel near Adler Street.

Fears missing aristocrat and newborn baby are sleeping in a tent

Grants are available for organisations that are helping people to stay warm, well and socially connected this winter

Grants up to £25k to help Bedford people during cost of living crisis

A total grant pot of £170k is available

Laura Hutchinson

The best aromatherapy oil diffusers: what do oil diffusers do?

Visitors can unwind during a soundbath meditation run by Nathan Clegg

Wellbeing events return to The Higgins Bedford

New law makes it illegal for under 18s to get Botox for cosmetic reasons in Engl...

You can download the Street Tag app for free

Street Tag app turns Central Bedfordshire into a 'virtual playground'

Central Bedfordshire Council has become one of the first local authorities in the country to bring contact tracing in-house

Covid-19: Central Beds Council takes over test and trace from national NHS team

Royal Mail has successfully lobbied for changes to the Dangerous Dog Act (Shutterstock)

You could now face 5 years in prison if your dog bites a postal worker through t...

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Keep Bedford safe this bank holiday weekend

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Bedford Borough Council to support local Covid tracing

The walk-in testing centre will be based in Prebend Street car park

New COVID-19 walk-in testing centre will open in Bedford this week

The psychology behind public shaming during the coronavirus pandemic - explained...

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