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Ad Feature How little ones can start first education steps in Leighton Buzzard

There's plenty of spooky fun this Halloween

10 frighteningly fun Halloween events for families this half term

Have fun with the family at Mead Open Farm' and take part in an entertaining Colour Dash to raise funds for KidsOut

Mead Open Farm and KidsOut join forces for the charity's first colour dash

Molly Digby and her partner James, with twins Archie and Jacob, are reunited with the team who responded to the 999 call when the twins arrived prematurely in January

Premature twins reunited with ambulance team which helped save their lives

Professor Linda Bauld, co-chair of the Smoking in Pregnancy Challenge Group, said helping more mums-to-be quit smoking spares dozens of families from losing their baby to stillbirth or miscarriage

Over one in 20 pregnant women in Bedfordshire were smokers when they gave birth

Children will be able to meet Paw Patrol's Marshall later this month.

Four-legged favourite swaps pup-mobile for locomotives at railway event

The programme is designed to challenge the harmful sexualised behaviours and cultures in schools

'We need to talk about pornography and modern-day relationships'

Members of Breastfeeding Buddies have been recognised with a regional award

NHS volunteers recognised for breastfeeding support via Baby Brasseries

Last year's charity convoy raised £14,000.

Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convey is revving back into town

Buzzing for Buzzfest

Leighton residents are ready to rock for the return of Buzzstock Festival

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds
Who doesn’t love a snuggle with their beloved pooch at the end of a hard day?

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout

Happy family - David, Weronika, April and Bonnie.

Dad takes on fundraiser for charity which supported family through 'dark days'

Mary Bassett Lower School (Google)

School with 'good' rating is recommended for 'graded' inspection

See the most cost-effective activities according to Go Outdoors research

Most instagrammable free attractions in the UK

Around the World 2 Wilson Benedito, Katriona Brown, Alex Phelps, Eddie Mann and Genevieve Sabherwal. Photo credit: Anthony Robling

Jam-packed schedule for audiences as Waterside Theatre announces summer line-up

An artist's impression of what Houstone School will look like when it is complete.

Long-awaited opening of new school delayed until September

Susan Liverman (left) and Maddie Roberts (right) first set up the 'No School Fines' petition in February 2022.

‘SEND families are being fined when their children can’t attend school’

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

​Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time

Been there, made the T-shirt! Young readers share their favourites as part of World Book Day

Ad Feature World Book Day pictures: youngsters discover joy of books

Dogs need their teeth brushing regularly to keep them healthy (photo: Adobe)

How to brush dogs teeth for healthy fresh mouth

Jack Russels are now the favourite of King Charles and the Queen Consort

What you didn’t know about the royal dog of choice – the Jack Russell

A young woman sits in the park with her dogs and shows them love (photo: Adobe)

​Choose right pet partner and show some loving

Most pets will be happy with a home temperature of 18 to 20C (photo: Adobe)

Experts reveal how to keep your pets warm this winter

Survey finds after difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings well and truly back with a bang (photo: Adobe)

Honeymoons are chosen over the house deposit new survey reveals

Getting the most out of your freezer (photo: Adobe)

Nine ways to get the most out of your freezer

Don’t panic if your dog has a sseizure, but don’t go near your dog’s mouth - they may accidentally bite (photo: Adobe)

​Dogs and how to deal with epilepsy conditions
​​From February 6 it marked International Epilepsy Day and did you know, dogs can also suffer from the condition – but what exactly is it? PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains that epilepsy is a common cause of seizures starting in dogs between six months and six years old and is often inherited from a parent.

Barry and Alan Whale Project

Having whale of a time with latest fishy project

Pass on the kindness

Random Acts of Kindness Day: Here are the top things you can do to show kindness

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

Grooming your dog can bring you closer to your pet (photo: Adobe)

They call it puppy (other pets are available!) love

Millennials are most likely to share the love with a partner (photo: Adobe)

Millennials most likely to share the love

In Ghana February 14 is National Chocolate Day (photo: Adobe)

Valentine’s Day passion celebrated around globe

Exercise has many benefits including helping with digestion and improving joint mobility (photo: Adobe)

Hacks to combat the signs of ageing

One third of Britain’s pooches are overweight according to survey

Portly pooches on the increase as we become a nation of pet-loving feeders

Peggy, the winner of the Ugly Dog contest

Ugly dog contest: winner revealed

Happy healthy kids are parents' priority

“It is not extravagant experiences that provide children with happiness"

Around 40 per cent of parents say it’s due to having one-to-one time before children's bedtime that makes it special (photo: Adobe)

UK parents say bedtime is their favourite time of day with their children

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

Mum-of-two Steph Nathan is taking on 3 Ultra Challenges to raise money for the NSPCC

Mum who battled postnatal depression takes on 3 Ultra Challenges for charity

Best pregnancy pillows: sleep well and lessen pain with these pillows

Best pregnancy pillows: sleep well and lessen pain with these pillows

Less than a third of Brits sleep with the recommended one pillow, research found (photo: Adobe)

One small change could help you sleep better

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill

Christmas season poses a number of dangers for our precious pets (photo: Adobe)

Keeping pets safe this Christmas with PDSA
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, filled with festivities, family fun and all our favourite foods, but Christmas season poses a number of dangers for our precious pets.

Eight in ten children (83 per cent) think their parents spend up to a whopping £10,000 each year during the Christmas period (photo: Rob Evans)

All kids want for Christmas is to save the planet

Mickey Mouse Disney100 Celebration jogger bottoms (photo: shopDisney)

Celebrate 100 years of the Walt Disney Company with new products on shopDisney

Find your inner racer at the Butlin's race track

Enjoy the Christmas season with Butlin’s festive day visits

Many UK parents are missing out on uninterrupted sleep on a nightly basis (photo: Adobe)

Children's poor routines cause parents sleepless nights - research finds

A colourful rug provides an inviting and comfortable area where children can play (photo: Adobe)

Eight must-haves for your child's bedroom

Native amphibians will be settling into their shelters in the UK this winter

First News: Toad-ally ready for the winter

Try gifting a Secret Santa present this Christmas

Families switch to Secret Santa gifting this Christmas

Forest School, Art and Music remain at the heart of the broader curriculum

Ad Feature Bright future ahead for Dovery Academy

Kenova Pumpkin House

First News: Here is the Pumpkin House

Many across the UK have nuisance neighbours (photo: Adobe)

Neighbours become far from good friends here!