Show raises for charity
A male barbershop group helped to raise an impressive £1228.58 at a concert for a leading cancer charity.The Shannon Express show raised the money for Marie Curie Cancer Care at the concert held at...
View ArticleCentral Beds leader James Jamieson: reaching out to others in winter
The images from the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines have been absolutely heart-wrenching and certainly put any troubles we may have into perspective.The initial failings in the response...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: If you were hungry for a sequel, then tuck in
We may have seen a smattering of recent movies aimed firmly as the ‘more mature’ market but the kids are still where the cash is.That’s why millions of dollars are invested in franchise formats which...
View ArticleTravel: From Dijon to Beaune
The night before heading off to Beaune for the second of her French feature, specialist markets writer Sandra Shevey attended the annual July Festival (July 4-14) which links New Orleans with Dijon....
View ArticleHollywood stars talk about hiding out in rural France in The Family
Once upon a time just seeing the names Robert de Niro and Tommy Lee Jones on the same bill was a promise of compelling cinema, but since the terrifying twosome started playing it for laughs you never...
View ArticleCourt for doctor
A doctor will appear in court after being charged with eight counts of indecent assault.Dr Robert Lewis, 48, of Northbridge Street, Shefford will appear at Bedford Magistrates Court on Tuesday,...
View ArticleChristmas tree festival in Gamlingay
St Mary’s Church in Gamlingay is hosting another Christmas tree festival this year.The event will be held from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, December 7 and from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, December 8.As well as...
View ArticleTown pays its respects to late farmer
A town has paid its respects to a late farmer.The funeral of the late Robert Handscombe, known as Bob took place in Shefford on Tuesday, November 12.Mr Handscombe, who passed away aged 85, is survived...
View ArticleChristmas craft fayre at town’s hall
A Christmas craft fayre will be taking place at the Shefford Town Memorial Hall.It will be held on Sunday, December 1 from noon until 4pm.Entry is free to buyers and there will be many stalls.
View ArticleCouncillor accuses own council of lying
A councillor has accused his fellow councillors of being “deliberate liars.”Sandy Town Council has strongly rebutted town councillor Ken Lynch’s claims that it purposely misled people about its No Cold...
View ArticleBidding fond farewell to Wendy
The secretary of the Biggleswade Talking Newspaper has stepped down from her role.Wendy Ward was presented with a certificate, gift voucher and flowers at the organisation’s annual meeting after she...
View ArticleCharitable vision from these pupils
Collecting pairs of glasses to donate to developing countries is the latest project for a group of community-minded pupils in Cople.The Rotakids at Cople Lower School have donated about 180 pairs of...
View ArticleBedfordshire League: November 23 preview
Premier Division ction this weekend takes league leaders AFC Kempston Town & Bedford College on their travels to Lodge Road to defend their season’s unbeaten ways against Sharnbrook. Second place...
View ArticleHang on until the weekend for a theatrical night out
A spot of opera starts the weekend at Milton Keynes Theatre.Tonight (Friday) Glyndebourne is performing The Rape of Lucretia at 7.15pm and tomorrow the same company will bring you L’elisir d’amore at...
View ArticleTable Tennis round-up
Bedford & District LeagueDivision One: Biggleswade 9 Elstow A 1; St Neots B 6 Revolution B 4; St Neots A 4 Revolution A 6.Division Two: Marston 4 Civil Service A 6; Elstow C 0 Stevington A 10;...
View ArticleNetball round-up
Bedfordshire County LeagueU14 Division: Westoning Thunder 26 Archers 8; Grangers 32 Maulden 10.Bedford & District LeaguePremier Division: Cranfield Comets 41 Baldock Crusaders 30; Grangers Blaze 64...
View ArticlePrince of Wales to visit Chronicle Country
The Prince of Wales will be making an official visit to Bedfordshire next month.He will be visiting the area on Tuesday, December 3 to fulfil a variety of engagements.These will include a Service of...
View ArticleFestive shopping at the RSPB
Buy your Christmas gifts at a nature reserve.A festive shopping and fun day will be held at The Lodge RSPB reserve in Sandy.Stop by on Sunday (November 24) from 11am to 4pm.Santa and his helper will be...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Man Of Steel, Only God Forgives, The Heat
We had to wait seven years for the return of superhero MAN OF STEEL (12: Warner) following the lukewarm reception given to Superman Returns.But encouraged by the success of Christopher Nolan’s Batman...
View ArticleMarket towns set out their stall – £14,000 premium revealed
House prices in market towns are on average £14,000, or six per cent, higher than their county average, according to research from Lloyds Bank.Two out of three market towns have an average house price...
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