Appeal to BT over phone line charge blunder
A woman has appealed to BT to stop charging her 95-year-old grandmother for a phone line she doesn’t have.Michelle Littlechild says the company has continued to charge Eunice Ellis a monthly fee, even...
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Is your nearest polling station in a convenient location?Central Beds Council is reviewing its polling districts and polling places. Any person or group can express an opinion about the existing...
View ArticleTravel: Being part of the tribe in Papua New Guinea
Birds of Paradise, tree-dwelling kangaroos and men in colourful face masks greet Liam Creedon on a trip to Papua New Guinea.“Never spend more than 24 hours with a woman,” the village ‘bigman’ huskily...
View ArticleArlesey confirm former QPR defender Rufus Brevett as manager
Arlesey Town have announced that ex-Premier League defender Rufus Brevett is the club’s new manager, replacing Zema Abbey.The 44-year-old was at the aRMadillo Stadium for the Blues 2-0 win over Marlow...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Counsellor’s A-list credentials add up to a...
“I suspect that we are ill-formed for the path we have chosen. Ill-formed and ill-prepared. We would like to draw a veil over all the blood and terror that have brought us to this place.“It is our...
View ArticleArlesey defeat Marlow to reach Trophy first round
Arlesey moved into the FA Trophy first round with a 2-0 victory over Calor Southern League Division One Central side Marlow on Saturday.Prior to the match, the Blues introduced new manager and director...
View ArticleChristmas shopping for Sandy Skatepark
A Christmas fair will raise funds to replace a town’s skatepark.Sandy Skating and Youth Association will be holding its first official fundraising event on Sunday (November 24).Called the Shopping...
View ArticleExperts offer tips on how a savvy vendor can secure a speedy sale
In an ideal property world, anyone selling a property would love to do so quickly – and for the full asking price.But according to recent research, buyers and sellers lose an estimated £800 million a...
View ArticleWaders let lead slip against Bluebirds
Biggleswade Town let a 3-1 lead slip as they were held by Chippenham Town in their Calor League Southern Premier Division clash on Saturday.Waders had taken the lead after just three minutes when Brett...
View ArticleA travel agency with all the comforts of home
A Chronicle Country businesswoman is running a travel agency with a twist.Karen Leeds has joined the award-winning Travel Counsellors firm and is providing a service from her Biggleswade home.Travel...
View ArticleWinter warning: Be on your guard for telltale signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week begins today – and health experts are urging people to take the time to check their homes to make sure they are not putting themselves at risk.The team at Public Health...
View ArticleBedfordshire League: Sharnbrook the shoot-out kings in Senior Trophy
Sharnbrook were to produce the result of the day in the Beds FA Senior Trophy on Saturday by seeing off Ickwell & Old Warden 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out.After 90 minutes play had seen the sides...
View ArticleStars of The Butler talk about their new White House roles
Forest Whitaker is centre stage in another slice of slightly sugary social history looking back at changing attitudes to race and class in the United States.If you liked The Help and Driving Miss...
View ArticleArlesey to host Whitehawk in FA Trophy
Arlesey Town have been drawn at home to Skrill South side Whitehawk in the FA Trophy first round.The Blues, who saw off Marlow 2-0 in the last round, will host their opponents, who defeated Bishop’s...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Let’s pour a bucket of cold water over that warm Christmas...
I’ve tried closing my eyes and counting to 10, I’ve had a go at turning round three times and saying the magic word, I may have to resort to just banging my head against a brick wall in a vain attempt...
View ArticleTravel: On your marks, get set, ski
As the European ski season kicks off, Sarah Marshall cherry-picks this year’s top winter resorts.For Eco fans:: James Tapsfield samples an alternative ski break at the St Martin Eco Chalets in the...
View ArticleWhy modern homes can save you a pretty penny in energy costs
Families who live in new build homes built to 2013 standards could save more than £1,400 a year on their energy bills when compared to their neighbours in older homes, according to new analysis by NHBC...
View ArticleThe South relive their beautiful era
Beautiful South spin off band, The South, will hit the stage later this month.The original band was formed in 1988 and continued for 20 years. They had a string of hit singles including Old Red Eyes Is...
View ArticleEverybody dance now – at Ceilidh
Dance the night away at a popular Biggleswade event.The final Unicorn Ceilidh of 2013 will be at the Weatherley Centre on Friday, November 29, starting at 8pm.
View ArticlePupils feel safe and learn well at lower school
Pupils are progressing well at a lower school according to Ofsted inspectors.They have given Gamlingay First School the grade of ‘good.’The report, which was made public on Monday, says: “Pupils’...
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