Blacktopp hits a ton but Beds are beaten
Bedfordshire fell to a three wicket defeat against Oxfordshire in their MCCA Trophy friendly clash at Aston Rowant CC on Sunday.After losing the toss and being asked to bat, Beds were soon in trouble...
View ArticleUnited denied late on in a see-saw away draw
United returned from their longest trip of the season with a share of the points in a 3-3 draw at Holmer Green.It was a see-saw of a game that had United leading in the 23rd minute thanks to a goal...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Adequate rather than amazing, but that’s no way to...
“You know what it is I love about being Spider-Man? Everything!”Get ready because The Amazing Spider-Man is back, swinging in for more comic book big screen adventures – and this time the stakes have...
View ArticleWork of special constabulary highlighted as recruitment campaign begins
Members of Bedfordshire’s Special Constabulary volunteered a total of 63,800 hours in the last year and made more than 500 arrests.Specials also conducted 5,164 Police National Computer Checks (PNCs),...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD reviews: Anchorman 2, American Hustle
It’s been a decade since Will Ferrell created arrogant newsreader Ron Burgundy in Anchorman.The legend finally continues with comedy sequel ANCHORMAN 2 (15: Paramount), another rib-tickling tale of the...
View ArticleTravel: Why not celebrate King’s Day the Dutch way?
By Alan WoodingHaving twice enjoyed the spectacle that used to be Queen’s Day in London’s Trafalgar Square, Alan Wooding takes a look ahead to King’s Day later this month for what is easily the biggest...
View ArticleTake a chance on this tribute to the ultimate Swedish pop sensation
Thank you for the music!The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show will bring you the best of the Swedish supergroup’s hit songs next month. The act will perform at both Bedford Corn Exchange and the Gordon Craig...
View ArticleOn the hunt for Easter eggs
The Easter Bunny was the guest of honour in the woods.He joined more than 100 children for an Easter Egg Hunt at Moggerhanger Park on Good Friday (April 18).The excited egg hunters gathered outside the...
View ArticleAlan Dee: I must apologise if you don’t find this apology sufficient...
Bang. Ouch. Bang. Ouch. Bang. Ouch. The therapeutic benefits of banging your head against a brick wall are not supported by medical professionals, I’ll admit, but sometimes it seems the only...
View ArticleNumber of first-time buyers has hit seven year high, new figures reveal
The number of first time property buyers has risen to a seven year high, according to new figures – there were 31,400 new homeowners last month, the highest figure since August 2007.The statistics...
View ArticleBike ride in memory of husband
I am: Zoe Geaves, 27, of Friars Walk in SandyEvent: Charity bike ride from Newport-on-Tay, Fifie to St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger. I will cycle the 550 miles between Friday, May 2 and Monday, May...
View ArticleFirst step to musical fame
Improve your musical skills by joining Biggleswade Music Centre.There is an open day tomorrow (Saturday) from 9.15am to 12.30pm at Biggleswade Academy. There will be keyboard, brass and guitar sessions...
View ArticleMurder mystery is a bitter tasting cup from Christie
The weekend kicks off with a celebration of Rod Stewart’s hits.Tonight’s the Night: The Rod Stewart Musical is on at Milton Keynes Theatre (08448 717652)tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm and tomorrow at...
View ArticleWalk of Witness in Biggleswade
Crowds gathered for a Walk of Witness on Good Friday (April 18).People met outside Trinity Methodist Church in Biggleswade.They followed the cross in a procession through ASDA and into the town...
View ArticleA short cut to raising money
Name: Millie FageAge: 15Street name and town: 40 Coltsfoot, BiggleswadeEmail: lesleyfage@btinternet.com Local connections: Stratton Upper School, BiggleswadeEvent: Millie is cutting her long hair for...
View ArticleA&E just for emergencies
A GP was on hand at a supermarket to encourage shoppers to think about whether A&E is always the best course of action.Bedfordshire GP Dr Fran Ross was at Asda in Biggleswade recently to answer...
View ArticleNew chamber chairman
A new chairman has taken the reins at Biggleswade Chamber of Trade.Kevin Macan-Lind, a former President of St Albans & District Chamber of Commerce who relocated to the area a year ago, has taken...
View ArticleHome start marks its 30th anniversary
A parents’ support group is celebrating its 30th birthday.Home-Start Central Bedfordshire has been providing friendship and support to parents and families since 1984. Linda Johnson, CEO, said: “Our...
View ArticleYou may be renting, but there are still ways to make your home feel like your...
Our home should be a place where we can truly feel ourselves and show off our style and taste - but millions of us are living in someone else’s property, with all the limitations that imposes.Tenants...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: The Railway Man, The Best Man Holiday
I caught THE RAILWAY MAN (15: Lionsgate) at my local cinema back in January, just before it was shunted into the sidelines to make way for yet another superhero movie.Really looking forward to seeing...
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