Two from two for United as Langford down Potton
Biggleswade United have had a successful pre-season, claiming two wins in two matches as they prepare for the start of the 2013-2014 campaign.New boss Mick Reardon saw his side beat Braintree Town...
View ArticleBiggleswade swimmers making waves in the pool
Swimmers from Mid Beds Swim Squad, sponsored by LV=, have been in National, Regional and County competitions.Biggleswade SC’s Scott Neave, 15, travelled to Dublin for the Irish Age Group Championship...
View ArticleTravel: In search of country life in the East Midlands
Specialist writer Sandra Shevey knew the East Midlands market towns well before their decline and of a time when rural life was still a robust force in the area. She also remembers visiting Melton...
View Articlewaders snap up former gunner
Biggleswade Town have snapped up former Arsenal and Derby County youngster Alex Witham.Witham started out with the Gunners, before penning a two-year pro deal at Derby.He has been trialling with the...
View ArticlePictures: Langford v Pilgrims Oakley
Langford and Pilgrims Oakley met in a Beds Invitation League game - with the visitors running out winners.Pilgrims Oakley batted first and made an impressive 274-5, Frost scoring 83.In reply Langford...
View ArticleVideo: A day for good sports!
Aspiring athletes took to track and field at a schools sports day.Enjoy our slideshow of youngsters competing at Caldecote Lower School.Our photographer Tracey Goodacre was there to capture all the...
View ArticleDegrees for six medics
Six critical care paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) have graduated with masters degrees.After two years of hard work the group have been awarded the degrees in critical care...
View ArticleExploring the theatrical world with plays and gigs
Youngsters can start the weekend with a trip to the theatre.Dora the Explorer Live: Search for the City of the Lost Toys (pictured) is showing at Milton Keynes Theatre today (Friday) at 4pm, tomorrow...
View ArticleDiabetes fundraising fete
A charity fete will help young people with diabetes.The event will be held at Bedford Road Recreation Ground in Sandy tomorrow (Saturday, August 3) from 11am to 4pm. There will be live music, face...
View ArticleTwinning honour for town’s garden
A community garden could honour Sandy’s twin town.The garden at the Bedford Road Recreation Ground could become the Skarszewy garden. Central Beds Council previously said that the word is not suitable...
View ArticleThought for the week: Reverend Beth Powney
In association with Biggles FMMy mother has this little phrase pinned to her kitchen notice board: ‘worry is paying interest on a debt that is not yet due’. This is true and I understand it, but it...
View ArticleSouthill Park U18s win East Beds knockout cup
Southill Park have won the East Beds Shield U18s Knockout Competition.In a competitive final against Blunham played in very good spirit, Southill batted first and made 83 for 6 off 16 overs. They then...
View ArticleBiggleswade swimmers making waves in the pool
Swimmers from Mid Beds Swim Squad, sponsored by LV=, have been in National, Regional and County competitions.Biggleswade SC’s Scott Neave, 15, travelled to Dublin for the Irish Age Group Championship...
View Article£5m to be spent on improving rail connection
A rail link is being financially supported by Central Beds Council.The East West Rail scheme will connect the East Anglian ports to Oxford via Cambridge, Bedford and Milton Keynes. It was discussed by...
View ArticleCadet takes the helm at church
A church has gained a new leader.Cadet Kate Gregory has taken the helm of the Salvation Army church in Potton, which also draws its congregation from Biggleswade, Sandy and nearby villages.Kate is...
View ArticleTractor run helps fight mental illness
A tractor run raised more than £1,000 for MIND.Based at Lower Gravehurst, it attracted 25 old and new tractors, which were driven around the local villages. It was organised by Silsoe Young Farmers,...
View ArticleSleuths needed to find missing stone
Can you locate the Girtford milestone?Sandy Historical Research Group needs your help to find the stone. It should be somewhere between the Akbar restaurant and where Carter Street meets the current...
View ArticleActing fast on awards entry is just the ticket
The time to act is now and enter the Bedfordshire Business Excellence Awards before the looming deadline.A host of fantastic firms from across the county have already taken the plunge and put their...
View ArticleSafety advice for holidays
Families are being urged to take extra care now the school holidays have started.The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is warning parents and children alike to stay safe and take care over the...
View ArticleWalking boots at the ready for hospice’s hike
Put on your walking boots and prepare for the Starlight Hike.The fundraising event in Moggerhanger will raise money for Sue Ryder and St John’s Hospice.It consists of a six mile sponsored walk on...
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