Lots of green bottles – lying in the car park
A recycling bank was removed from a car park – but users had the bottle to dump their empties there anyway.A large pile of bottles and general rubbish could be found in the Biggleswade Aldi store’s car...
View ArticleWind turbine for Arlesey?
A wind turbine is on the horizon for a landfill site.Once again an application has been submitted to construct the renewable energy source at Arlesey Landfill Site off Mill Lane.Applications have been...
View ArticleBurns Night and Australia Day at the pub
A pub is holding a weekend of events.From Friday, January 24 for three weeks local photographer Margaret Robinson will have an exhibition at The Queen’s Head in Sandy.The next day there will be a...
View ArticleOld clothes help firefighters
The fire service is asking people to donate their old clothes.The garments will be used to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.Unwanted clothes can be dropped off at any fire station in...
View ArticleLibrary membership is up
More readers are joining Gamlingay Library.Visitors to the library have increased from 2,084 in 2011 to 4,666 in 2013.There were 52 new members in 2011, an impressive 218 after the move to the Eco Hub...
View ArticleGypsy and Traveller plan meeting
A special meeting of Central Beds Council’s executive committee will discuss the council’s Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan.It will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, January 21) at 2pm in the council chamber...
View ArticleArlesey pay the penalty against Weymouth
Arlesey Town were beaten 3-2 at home by Weymouth in their Calor Southern League Premier DIvision clash on Saturday.The visitors took a 2-0 lead through Michael Walker (36) and Yetton (43), before Blues...
View ArticleNair at the double in United triumph
Biggleswade United were 3-1 winners at Tring Athletic in their Molten Spartan SML League Premier Division clash on Saturday.Sam Nair opened the scoring for the visitors on eight minutes, while Adam...
View ArticleAlan Dee: What would Russell Brand do? Then I’ll do exactly the opposite.
Ihave been giving some thought to preening pundit Russell Brand’s continuing campaign to persuade people to boycott the ballot box. I’m sure you’ve been thinking about little else, too.I have no idea...
View ArticlePotton Town Council on Gypsy and Traveller pitches
Potton Town Council has published a news release on its website opposing the creation of new pitches at two Gypsy and Traveller sites.Central Beds Council is currently writing its Gypsy and Traveller...
View ArticleHaynes Amateur Dramatic Society - Cinderella
Will Cinders make it to the prince’s ball?Find out at Haynes Amateur Dramatic Society’s panto, which is, of course, Cinderella. The society’s annual pantomime has been a popular event since Haynes...
View ArticleGood Times at a pub music night
A charity music night is being held at a pub.The White Hart in Biggleswade will be the venue for the Old School Good Times dance night on Friday, February 28.Tickets are £3 and are available from the...
View ArticleAuthority is on a very good footing
Satisfaction with public footpaths and bridleways in Central Beds has risen to 89 per cent in the past year.Every year Central Beds Council surveys a random number of people who use its bridleways and...
View ArticleRenowned oncologist at Bedfordshire business dinner
Renowned oncologist Rob Thomas was the guest speaker as businesswomen in Bedfordshire welcomed the men to a charity networking dinner.The Here Come The Boys event hosted by Bedfordshire BusinessWomen...
View ArticleCrime prevention initiative in town
Police spoke to 242 people during a community initiative in Arlesey.Officers delivered crime prevention packs to 458 homes and spoke to residents about their priorities for policing in the town and...
View ArticleVehicle in ditch in Biggleswade
A woman was trapped in her car after it went into a ditch.The emergency services were called at 5.30am this morning (Wednesday, January 22).A woman, who is believed to be in her 30s, was trapped in the...
View ArticleBiggleswade Town in midweek Frome win
Biggleswade Town chalked up an impressive 2-0 victory over a strong Frome Town side at the Carlsberg Stadium on Tuesday night.It wasn’t a vintage performance from the Waders in freezing conditions but...
View ArticleArlesey held by Poole in midweek
Arlesey Town drew 2-2 with Poole Town in the Calor Southern League Premier Division on Tuesday.The Blues went behind but levelled before the break through Tavernier.Jonny McNamara put the hosts in...
View ArticleTown council wants a lower speed limit
The speed limit of a road will be debated.On Tuesday (January 29) Central Beds Council’s traffic management committee will discuss plans for a 40mph speed limit on London Road in Biggleswade.The...
View ArticleSo much fun from these funds!
Youngsters at a lower school have some brand new playground equipment to use – thanks to the efforts of hard-working staff and parents.Shefford Lower School’s PTA raised funds to buy the new equipment...
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