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The exterior of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust's Emergency Operations Centre in Hammond Road in Bedford.

Fears for patient safety as Bedford’s EOC set to shut within 18 months

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has reconfirmed its intention to close the Bedford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), placing nearly 200 jobs at...
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The exterior of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust's Emergency Operations Centre in Hammond Road in Bedford.

Future of Bedford emergency call centre still hangs in the balance

Despite an announcement from the GMB Union that Bedford's Hammond Road Emergency Operations Centre would remain open, the East of England Ambulance Service Trust...
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Breaking news: jobs at risk as Wilko goes into administration

High street homewares retailer Wilko has failed to find a financial rescue for its 400 stores and has today filed for bankruptcy, putting 12,000 jobs nationally at risk. Wilko has two stores in Bedford Borough...
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999 available for life and limb emergencies during strikes but you may have to get yourself to hospital

With strikes by GMB Union and UNISON members planned in the coming days, the East of England Ambulance Service Trust EEAST has asked people to "stay safe" during industrial action...
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Piers and Susanna congratulate Bedford care home resident on her 100th birthday

A Bedford care home resident is in store to receive a bumper crop of birthday cards when she turns 100 this week, thanks to an appearance on Good Morning Britain. Norah Gould, who is a resident at Arden House, may not be able to spend...
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