Most Bedfordshire businesses unprepared for severe weather
Almost 60% of Bedfordshire and Luton businesses are not ready for any kind of disaster, a survey has found. One in five are so complacent about the chances of a serious incident occurring that they...
View ArticleUprisers win cash for social action in Dragons’ Den
Young leaders of the future pitched for money to support social action campaigns in a Dragons’ Den style challenge.The UpRising Leadership programme hosted its Bedfordshire Dragons’ Den at Putteridge...
View ArticleCollision near Black Cat Roundabout
A man suffered severe leg and pelvic injuries after two lorries collided.The incident occurred at 7.50am this morning (Friday, March 14) on the A421 near the Black Cat Roundabout.The ambulance, fire...
View ArticleNetball round-up
Bedford & District LeaguePremier Division Cup: Grangers Blaze 2 Ampthill Amazons 6; Baldock Crusaders 0 Cranfield Comets 8.Premier Division Plate: Jewels-Onyx 2 Red Arrows 6.Division One Cup:...
View ArticleFilm favourites from East Beds Concert Band
Musicians from the area will be delving into the world of film music for their latest concert.East Beds Concert Band, which rehearses each week in Biggleswade, will be performing on Saturday, March...
View ArticleCould your firm benefit from £2,000 tax break?
Business owners across Bedford are being urged not to miss out on a new tax break from next month, which could save them up to £2,000. Andrew Logan, who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Bedford, said:...
View ArticleStroll outside for a healthier lifestyle
Enjoy light exercise with Walks 4 Health.The walks are organised by the Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) and the next will be on Wednesday (March 19).It will start from outside the...
View ArticleHousing shortage hitting local workers
The housing shortage in Bedfordshire is pushing house prices and private rents out of reach for local workers, according to a new report – with the crisis set to get even worse by 2020. Home Truths...
View ArticleTravel: Hungry for more in the Masai Mara
Eschewing the tick box-style safari, Sarah Marshall heads to Kenya’s Masai Mara Conservancies for animal encounters akin to a wildlife documentary.Crouched in the long grass, her unwavering gaze fixed...
View ArticleSuccess for our choristers
Musicians from around the area competed in the annual Beds Festival of Music, Speech and Drama.Sandy Upper School’s choir were narrowly beaten to first place by Harmony Youth Choir in the under 19s...
View ArticleEaster Junior cricket coaching masterclass
Bedfordshire Cricket will be running a Junior Cricket Coaching Masterclass during the Easter break at Bedford College on Thursday and Friday April 10-11 from 9.30am-4pm for boys and girls from school...
View ArticleTown’s future considered in new area plan
A plan for a town’s future is being updated.Draft changes have been released for the Sandy and Beeston Town Plan and the town planning steering group is asking residents to take a look and give...
View ArticleBowls round-up
Famous Grouse LeagueStewartby increased their hold at the top of Division Two as Shefford fell away after losing to Maulden.Bedford Borough also won to move into second place, two points behind, but...
View ArticleBetter careers for the disabled
Disabled young people are being given a boost in their future careers.Potton based children’s charity, Sky Badger, is launching a new pilot scheme for 14 to 25-year-olds.The online work experience...
View ArticleCollision near Black Cat Roundabout
A man suffered severe leg and pelvic injuries after two trucks collided.The incident occurred at 7.15am on Friday (March 14) on the A421 near the Black Cat Roundabout.Both vehicles were flatbed trucks...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Saving Mr Banks, Philomena, Don Jon
There’s much more than a spoonful of sugar in the story behind 50-year-old family classic Mary Poppins, but it goes down in a most delightful way.SAVING MR BANKS (PG: Walt Disney) is saccharine-coated,...
View ArticleStotfold secure victory at London Colney
Stotfold enjoyed a 2-1 win over London Colney in their Molten Spartan SML Premier Division clash on Saturday thanks to goals from Sam Pemberton and Nyashe Sagwete.Biggleswade United were held to a 1-1...
View ArticleBabs and Jackie retire
Brownies have bade farewell to the retiring District Commissioners of the Girlguiding Biggleswade District.Babs Gurney and Jackie Neville are retiring after five years, and are being replaced by Amanda...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The cars are the stars in Need For Speed, but the...
“I do not fear, for you are with me. All those who defied me, shall be ashamed and disgraced. Those who wage war against me, shall perish. I will find strength, find guidance, and I will...
View ArticleIN PICTURES: Arlesey Town 2 Hemel Hempstead Town 3
Nine-man Hemel Hempstead Town battled back to net a late winner at Arlesey Town and maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Calor League Southern Premier Division on Saturday.The Tudors took...
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