Health

A founding member of the adult hospice at Keech Hospice Care in Luton, died on May 10 aged 92.

Nearly 150 operations at Luton & Dunstable Hospital had to be cancelled due to faulty plant equipment in the last year, it has been revealed.

A brave Luton woman who experienced every family’s worst nightmare when she was told that her baby daughter would be “born asleep” is fundraising for a headstone and cemetery plot.

A 33-year-old man from Luton has given his support to a national campaign highlighting the benefits of swimming for physical health.

The family of a nine-year-old girl who underwent lifesaving treatment in America is appealing for people to support a campaign to help another child undergo the same treatment.

Businesses, schools and individuals across Bedfordshire put on their hats on Friday, March 29, to support the Brain Tumour Research charity.

There were smiles all round when Luton burns survivor Shamiam Arif’s parents became British citizens recently.

The family of an eight-year-old boy from Luton, who was diagnosed with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy when he was a baby, are fundraising to help him achieve his dream of walking independently.

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) welcomed a few people who were there on the day the hospital opened in 1939 and lined the streets waiting for Queen Mary to arrive.

As part of the 80th birthday celebrations the hospital held an event on Thursday, February 14, there were performances from Ferrars Junior School choir, Dallow Road Primary School choir and the L&D hospital choir.

There was also a Service of Celebration held for all faiths and a candle was lit to mark the occasion.

The town was awash with colour on Saturday when Luton Foodbank’s annual fun run came alive.

Luton pensioners say they are “up in arms” as they can no longer attend Tai Chi classes.

A Luton doctor who placed his hand up a woman’s skirt on a bus four years ago has finally been struck off by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS).

For one special night, Luton Mall opened its doors to nearly 100 people who wanted to fight homelessness and raise money.

Pupils from Challney High School for Boys recently made a huge donation to the Luton Foodbank of nearly 11,000 items.

A double inquest into the tragic death of a young Luton mum and her one month-old baby girl has heard how doctors fought to save their lives.

The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) is one step closer to becoming a nationally recognised Dementia Friendly facility.