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Hospitals to prioritise emergency care as Bedfordshire doctors prepare for five-day walkout

Patients across Bedfordshire are being urged to help preserve NHS resources for those who need them most, as resident doctors prepare to stage another national strike this week...

Road rage ramps up in Bedfordshire

Over 500 car accidents have been recorded in Bedfordshire over the past year, a significant spike over the previous years and many of which were preventable. The Department for...

Breaking news: Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council steps down after series of resignations

The leader of Central Bedfordshire Council and Independent Potton cllr Adam Zerny has stepped down from his role “with deep regret”. Councillor Zerny took over the position as council leader...

Petition presented after health bosses refuse to commit to GP surgery in Wixams

People in Wixams have been told it is not possible to commit to new healthcare premises in the town by 2025, but steps are being taken to “improve” capacity in the out-of-town surgeries the...

Bedfordshire Ramblers’ autumn festival attracts over 520 walkers to explore local countryside

This September saw hundreds of people take part in the Bedfordshire Festival of Autumn Walks, a chance to explore our beautiful county and get closer to nature. The festival, hosted by The Bedfordshire Ramblers...

Appeal for witnesses following Manton Lane road traffic incident

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a road traffic incident in Bedford on Thursday (20 July). At around 3.20pm, a grey Peugeot Expert was driving along Manton Lane towards Brickhill Drive...

Plans revealed to have county renamed Lutonshire

Plans have been revealed that could see the county of Bedfordshire renamed to Lutonshire. The suggestion comes due to some believing that it's time Luton had a go at being county town...

Lack of funding means Bedford healthcare not “keeping up with population growth”

A lack of funding means the NHS is “just shuffling rooms” instead of providing the space needed to improve primary care access, Bedford’s mayor has said. Earlier this year, Bedfordshire, Luton...

Borough’s SEND strategy to focus on ‘increased personalisation’ for pupils

School attendance for a pupil with epilepsy “almost doubled” after the personalisation of the care and services being offered, a meeting heard. But there’s still a long way to go when...

Dental hygiene advice should be health priority for Bedfordshire Care Board

Providing health and care services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is not just about providing access to services, it is about providing targeted advice on prevention as well...

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