Henlow hit six as many fixtures fall to heavy rain
Shillington sit three points clear in the Bedfordshire League Premier Division supported by Sportsform after they recorded their sixth win on the bounce with a 6-2 victory at Renhold United. Chris...
View ArticleBeautiful jewels
A creative youngster was awarded first prize in a jewellery making competition.Five-year-old Evie Brown of Biggleswade designed jewellery for the contest, which was run by Harriet Kelsall Bespoke...
View ArticlePreparation is encouraged as winter sets in
What would you do if a power cut, flooding or severe weather trapped you in your home?A basic emergency kit, providing basics like fresh water, food, a way to communicate and keep warm would be...
View ArticleAdvice on setting up your business
Are you thinking of setting up your own business in the new year?A free self employment advice session will be held at Biggleswade Library on Friday, January 17 at 10am.Run by a professional business...
View ArticleBoxing Day: Arlesey Town 0 Hitchin Town 0
The derby battle between local rivals Arlesey Town and Hitchin Town ended goalless on Boxing Day.Perhaps the result shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. At the start of play the two teams were separated...
View ArticleBoxing Day: Bedford Town 1 Biggleswade Town 5
Biggleswade Town enjoyed a Boxing Day romp at county neighbours Bedford Town.They ran out 5-1 winners at the Eyrie to make it a season double against the Eagles.The Waders were favourites going into...
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: January
The new year began with talk of more Gypsy and Traveller sites in Chronicle Country.Central Beds Council’s local plan revealed that five more locations around Potton were being considered for future...
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: February
A school bus service was slammed by an angry parent in February.Lee Searle, whose daughter travels from Stotfold to Samuel Whitbread Academy in Clifton, says the buses continually break down. Between...
View ArticleAppeal to Tesco to improve its derelict site
Supermarket giant Tesco is under pressure to bring derelict buildings back up to scratch.The buildings in Shefford High Street were home to the former Shefford Laundry until it was bought by Tesco more...
View ArticleInternet on track
The delivery of superfast broadband is on track, Central Beds Council has said.High speed broadband should be available in around 90 per cent of the county’s premises by 2016. Central Beds Councillor...
View ArticleLooking forward to another positive year
james.jamieson@centralbedfordshire.gov.ukAt this is time of year many of us reflect on the last 12 months. While the council has faced many challenges, we’ve had many successes too. Reflecting our...
View ArticleBedfordshire League preview: December 28
The Bedfordshire County Football League action for 2013 will draw to a close this weekend with just a series of 12 games from the top two divisions. With Premier Division supported by Sportsform league...
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: March
Gypsy and Traveller sites were back on the agenda at a charged public meeting in March. Hundreds of protesters descended on Central Beds Council’s Chicksands headquarters as one of its committees was...
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: April
A shocking attack in April saw a driver who had just been involved in a collision assaulted and robbed on the side of a busy main road.The incident took place by the Black Cat roundabout near Roxton,...
View ArticleSecond award thanks Christine for her help
A dedicated volunteer has been given a second award to thank her for all her hard work.Christine Bird of Arlesey has helped out the Dr Hadwen Trust for the last decade.The non-animal medical research...
View ArticleGet fit and healthy at the start of 2014
A new Slimming World Group will begin in the new year.The group will meet each Thursday at 7.30pm in Burgoyne Middle. It will be run by new consultant, Rachel Stott, herself a Slimming World success.
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: November
A controversial social housing proposal was unveiled in November where those in employment would be given priority for homes.Central Beds Council’s draft Housing Allocations Scheme suggested that...
View ArticleReview of the year 2013: December
December started on a right royal high with a visit from none other than the heir to the throne!Prince Charles spent the day in Chronicle Country and in Bedford. The Prince of Wales visited Tempsford...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Hustle if you’re young, head to Vegas if you’re old
Painstaking period detail, lots of star names, a rollicking tale of cross and double cross – what’s not to like about David O. Russell’s latest?After building himself a real reputation as an...
View ArticleGeorge pays a visit to his old school
A young musician went back to his old middle school to entertain the pupils there.George Smith, who reached the UK Open Mic contest’s regional finals, visited Burgoyne Middle School in Potton at the...
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