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Councillor Simon Rouse and new Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive Officer, Louise Harrison

Fire service defends appointment of new chief despite experience concerns

People in Bedfordshire are being asked to join UK’s largest health research programme

People across Bedfordshire asked to join UK’s biggest health research programme

Center Parcs Woburn Forest

Center Parcs confirm death of teenager after skateboard fall at Woburn Forest

Lara Bradford has set up her cat care business

From Masterchef to moggies for Leighton Buzzard mum

The number of complaints against GP and dental practices has risen since the Covid pandemic

Rise in complaints against GP and dental practices post Covid pandemic

Jesus Christ Superstar

Review: Audience give Jesus Christ Superstar cast a deserved standing ovation

Man dies after falling while working on dough machine at bread factory

Woman with her head pin her hands. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Hundreds in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes living with early onset dementia

The Group Travel Show attracts people who love to organise trips for pals and colleagues

Travel show brims with ideas for fun-loving groups

Image of a GP at their desk. Picture: Anthony Devlin

Four in five with suspected autism experienced prolonged waits for diagnosis

Campaigners have welcomed news of a GP surgery for the east of the town

New surgery is good news but not enough say health campaigners
Concerns raised over promised health hub

Youngsters at the school have been learning to swim

Linslade Lower school hires pool to help youngsters develop water skills

Mystery person becomes overnight millionaire after finding ‘lost’ National Lottery ticket

Mystery person finds lottery ticket and becomes millionaire overnight

Sir David Jason apologises after missing fan event for health reasons

Zoe Akinyosade (Annie) and company (photo: Paul Coltas). Annie was played on the opening night by Harlie Barthram

Review: Annie with Craig Revel Horwood is a 'fab-u-lous' treat

Singing sensation Fiona will be bringing her vintage vibes to the second of the park's concert series. Photo by Mark Slater.

Leighton Buzzard soprano prepares to lift spirits at Bletchley Park

Aldi is hiring an ‘official beer taster’ to try new ranges

Aldi is hiring an ‘official beer taster’ to try new ranges

Abstract hospital in blur background. PIC: boophuket - stock.adobe.com

Urgent care needed for towns where housing has been 'foisted on the community'

Dr Sarah Whiteman Pic: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Warning for patients as doctors get ready for seven days of strike action

Alistair Strathern (centre). Image supplied by Labour Party

Labour's candidate for Mid Beds says constituents feel 'let down' by MP

Abbey Hill Golf Centre in MK is to be revamped

Popular Milton Keynes golf course to undergo £1m revamp

Have you seen Macey?

Police release picture of missing 15-year-old with links to Bedfordshire

The cast of The Mousetrap. Image: Matt Crockett

Review: Will you be able to unmask the killer in The Mousetrap

The Shine Wellbeing Prescription programme which supports mental health has been shortlisted for three national awards

Mental health project launched shortlisted for three national awards

Do you own an electric vehicle?

Head of ops at popular car brand answers burning questions on going electric

The free event will also offer free lunch and parking

World Asthma Day to offer support for children, young people and their families

GP practices lead the way in supporting patients living with type 2 diabetes with new Health Living programme

GP practices lead the way in supporting patients with type 2 diabetes

GP practice staff are to receive deaf awareness training

Deaf awareness training for GP practice staff across Beds, Luton and MK
Scheme will help lift barrier to accessing healthcare for D/deaf patients

Abstract hospital in blur background

Junior doctor strike after Easter will cause 'major disruption'

PHS Bathrooms celebrates turning 18

Successful firm PHS Bathrooms celebrates turning 18

Toni said she felt alive again following her joint replacement surgery.

Runner pursuing London Marathon dream after life-changing arthritis diagnosis

Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter

Figures show earlier bowel cancer diagnosis is key to saving lives.

'Your next poo could save your life' advises doctor representing MK and Beds

The MS Society has been campaigning to make Sativex more widely available, and said despite increased availability, some health bodies will not currently fund the drug

GPs gave more than 150 prescriptions for medical cannabis over five years

The websites will help people access more information to live healthier lives

Reading tools rolled out on health websites to make them more accessible

Charles Bronson: one of the UK’s longest-serving prisoners to face public parole hearing

Prisoner Charles Bronson to face public parole hearing

Help the NHS and partners piece together the future of mental health care.

Call for Bedfordshire people to take part in mental health summit

Oliver Doyle has been appointed as the new Executive Director at Saxon Clinic

Former admin assistant returns to hospital where his career started 10 years ago

Stock photo shows woman with depression. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

Thousands face long waits for mental health treatment in MK, Luton and Beds

A four-year-old girl has died in a dog attack on Milton Keynes. File picture shows police cars.

Girl, aged 4, dies after being attacked by dog in back garden

Graham Freer and Lesley Bednarek present the cheque to Emily’s Star trustees Darcy Scott-Hindmarch, Jayne Foster and Katie Mainwaring

Charity trustees reduced to tears by mammoth £28k cheque from golfers

Rochelle Anthony (nee Shears). Image: PA.

Cottesloe School student and MK salon owner tastes success on Apprentice

Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Busiest year ever for air ambulance with over 3,000 callouts

Stock pic GP Doctors NHS

BLMK bosses had to turn down chance to train eight GPs due to lack of space

Connells colleagues support Wear It Green day for Mind. Image: Connells Group.

Connells employees raise almost £70k for charity partner Mind
Fundraisers included a trek to Petra

The number of trainee GPs has increased across Beds and Milton Keynes

More fully trained GPs in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes than last year

In the glass elevator. Picture Johan Persson

UK tour of hit West End musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory coming to MK

These are some of the scarlet fever symptoms to look out for. There have been 58 cases of the disease, caused by the Strep A bacteria, recorded in Sheffield since the end of September. Photo: NHS

Strep A symptons to look out for - but health boss says serious outcomes rare

1,901 complaints were made about GPs and dentists in the former NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG area in the year to March – up 15% from those made in the year to March 2019

GP and dentist complaints on the rise in Bedfordshire

Staff at Keech Hospice Care shop celebrate the launch of the first nationally accepted multi retailer gift card to be spent exclusively in charity shops

Luton's Keech Hospice launches first multi charity gift card

Health news

Parents encouraged to get children non-jab flu vaccine

Karen Storey and Rebecca Howard with the new app

New app to help nurses at Luton, Bedford and MK hospital with mental health

Ronnie at the ribbon cutting. Image: Dominic Worrall.

Leighton Buzzard boy who survived rare cancer launches Land of Lights

The final stretch of the M1 upgrade to smart motorway in Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes is being completed.

Final stretch reopening to complete M1 smart motorway project in Home Counties

Connells employees have been busy fundraising for Mind. Image: Connells Group.

Connells employees in Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes and Dunstable raise £10k