SLIDESHOW: Ampthill v Stotfold.
Ampthill won the SSML Premier Division match against Stotfold 6-2, with Danny Watson scoring a hat-trick for the home side. The game was interrupted by an electric storm which delayed the start of the...
View ArticleNational Libraries Day events
A very special visitor will be heading to one of our libraries to celebrate National Libraries Day on Saturday, February 8.Hugless Douglas, the bear in David Melling’s popular picture books, will be...
View ArticleCottage owner slams ‘mudbath’ site track
A cottage owner has accused a developer of letting a track fall into an ‘appalling’ state – which is now unsafe for use.Richard Wilmot, who lives close to the King’s Reach development in Biggleswade,...
View ArticleDonate blood in Sandy
A blood donation session will be held in Sandy next month.You can donate the red stuff by visiting Sandy Conservative Club in Bedford Road on Thursday, February 13.Donations sessions will be from...
View ArticleVIDEO: Cameron, Miliband and Clegg back Uprising in Beds
Britain’s three political leaders have given their backing to a Bedfordshire initiative as it launches as a charity.Uprising - a pioneering youth leadership scheme in Bedfordshire and three major UK...
View ArticlePlay: Eternal Love
Cambridge Arts Theatre will be the first venue for a national tour.English National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe will begin their performances of Howard Brenton’s Eternal Love at the venue.It...
View ArticleOpen day for Signals Museum
Fancy a trip to a museum?The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow will be open on Saturday (February 1).Go along between 10am and 4pm.Entry is free; just take photo ID such as a passport, driving licence or...
View ArticleHorsebox fire in Gamlingay
Firefighters were called to Gamlingay to extinguish a fire.They were phoned at 9.10am on Friday morning (January 24).One crew from the Gamlingay station was sent to tackle the fire, which was on the...
View ArticleNew train for Bedfordshire commuters is launched
The future for Bedfordshire’s many thousands of rail commuters has been unveiled - with the theme that train travel will be better than ever.The shiny new Thameslink train - set to serve passengers on...
View ArticleAlan Dee: January is almost over, so can we get back to normal please?
Not long now until January is behind us, thank goodness. I can’t wait to see the back of it.It’s not what you think. I’m not in the grips of some seasonal affected disorder which plunges me into a...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Macho men and monsters dominate a trio of...
Mark Wahlberg’s reinvention as everyone’s favourite everyman killing machine continues apace.Lone Survivor has one of those titles that indicate a high body count, and it doesn’t lie – our Mark is the...
View ArticleActive living in the library
Physical activity will be the subject of a talk.The next speaker at Sandy Good Afternoon Club will be Victoria Clout, the co-ordinator of Active Bedfordshire.She will promote the project and talk about...
View ArticleBedfordshire Uprising launches as independent charity
A Bedfordshire scheme encouraging the leaders of tomorrow has launched as an independent organisation at a reception in the Houses of Parliament.Uprising - the leadership programme for young adults...
View ArticleTaking charge of green transport
Shefford has taken another step towards green transport after a new electric vehicle charging point was unveiled.The charging point is located in the Duck Lane car park after Shefford Town Council and...
View ArticleDementia charity seeks new volunteers for help
The Alzheimer’s Society is looking for new volunteers in Chronicle Country.The charity is looking for volunteers to help support people who are living with dementia.Would-be helpers can assist in a...
View ArticleOpen day at the Avenue
An organisation that supports families with autistic children is holding an open day on Tuesday (February 4).The Avenue, based at Biggleswade Pentecostal Church in Crab Lane will be opening its doors...
View ArticleAre you sitting comfortably?
A sports clinic is offering free spinal checks.Bannatyne Health and Fitness at Fairfield Hall, Stotfold, is inviting people for a 15 minute posture check.The aim is to reduce back pain caused by the...
View ArticleStill’s West Ham links helped Pelly deal
Hatters boss John Still felt his close relationship with West Ham United was vital during the permanent transfer of Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu this week, writes Mark Wood.Still had signed the 20-year-old on...
View ArticleMicrochipping for cats and dogs
Dog and cat owners are being encouraged to attend a pet microchipping event this weekend.Pets at Home in Biggleswade recommends that owners head to the store on Saturday (February 1) and Sunday...
View ArticleGiant sale for bookworms
A giant book sale will appeal to keen readers.The Blunham Giant Book Sale has been running for the last decade, increasing in size every time. It started off in the garage of organiser, Sue Holden,...
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