Bike snatched from family’s garden
A mountain bike was stolen from a family’s back garden while they slept.The bike, a black, red and grey 26inch Raleigh, was in the garden of the house on Holme Crescent in Biggleswade.But despite being...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Sabotage is a sorry slab that should call time on...
“Scheming on a thing, that’s a mirage, I’m trying to tell you now, it’s sabotage…”Alas there’s not a Beastie Boy to be seen (or even heard) in this limp and stupid ‘action thriller’ that pretty much...
View ArticleIf it’s nice next door, it could help to seal your sale
Everybody needs good neighbours and if they happen to be over 50, it could make selling your property less traumatic.A poll by Saga Home Insurance reveals that more than 80 per cent of people in...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Women’s Tour in Bedford
Thousands of people defied the rain to see the Women’s Tour arrive in Bedford.The second stage of the prestigious cycle race began in Hinckley and finished on The Embankment in Bedford.See a slideshow...
View ArticleTravel: Life is sweet in the Caribbean
By Lauren TaylorBars, beaches and renditions of Bruno Mars songs are attracting a young party crowd to Barbados, says Lauren Turner.“In Barbados, we don’t say you get drunk - we say you get...
View ArticleGet ready for fete fun
Get ready for a summer party!Shefford Summer Fete is set to take place on Sunday, June 1. The fun runs from 1pm to 5pm and will be followed by a music festival at Shefford Memorial Grounds. All...
View ArticleReview: Updated Fame could live forever!
By Alan WoodingYou can forget those 1980s multi-coloured leg-warmer, trendy sweatbands and huge ghetto blasters if you’re planning to visit Milton Keynes Theatre this week as Fame The Musical is...
View ArticleMEP visits town
The Labour campaign for the European Parliament elections reached Biggleswade this week.Beds MEP Richard Howitt joined local Labour party members today ahead of the elections on May 22 to meet local...
View ArticleCharity Q&A: Ellie Mangold
I am: Ellie Mangold, 26, of Station Road in LangfordLocal connections: I am a primary school teacher at St Swithun’s Lower School in SandyEvent: London 2 Brighton 100km walking challenge. It is on...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Time to kick this term into touch before football fever takes hold
There’s some sort of big football tournament coming up, apparently. It’s in Brazil, I hear, though there hasn’t been a lot about it in the public prints.That may be something to do with the fact that...
View ArticleHale Leys finish the season with a bang
Hale Leys United put the disappointment of losing the final of the Division Two Cup behind them to smash Brimsdown 6-1 in their final league game of the season.The Aylesbury outfit failed to complete...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: Godzilla needs to be a monster hit to justify this...
You may not realise that Godzilla is one of the most durable monsters in the history of cinema, first striding out of the sea 60 years ago to kick off a slew of successful Japanese features.History...
View ArticleGreen wheel walks for your enjoyment
Plans have been unveiled for a green corridor for walkers, horse riders and cyclists to use and enjoy.Central Beds Council (CBC) has launched a consultation about its latest ‘green wheel’ project,...
View ArticleMedals galore for athletic air cadets
Air cadets from the 22 (Sandy) Squadron competed in the annual inter-squadron athletics competition.Medal winners were Laura Dorrell, gold in shot and bronze in discus; Jessica Gouveia (pictured),...
View ArticleStation is set to shut says five year plan
A police station’s days are numbered, according to a newly released five year strategy.Biggleswade Police Station is one of many bases on the list to be shut down in Beds Police and Crime Commissioner...
View ArticleSession will help you save a life
Learn to save a life in just two hours.A lifesaving skills lesson will be held in the All Saints Church Rooms in Upper Caldecote on Thursday (May 22).The session will run from 5pm to 7pm.There will be...
View ArticleBear building in Willington
Every child has a favourite toy but what could be more special than one they have made themselves?Frosts Garden Centre in Willington is giving children the chance to do just that with its teddy bear...
View ArticleThree charged with robbery
Three men have been charged with robbery in connection with an incident that took place on Potton Road, Biggleswade on April 1.A 40 year old man had his bag stolen while waiting for a lift early in the...
View ArticleBiggleswade boss Nunn hails his team as cup final win ends a fine campaign
Biggleswade Town manager Chris Nunn is in jubilant mood after watching his side fight back to defeat Luton Town 2-1 in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup final – capping off a fine season for the Waders.Luton...
View ArticleLucky casino game brings in the dough
One lucky woman won nearly £20,000 at a casino.The Sandy resident took home £19,120 from The Casino MK in Milton Keynes.Another man also won the jackpot on the same night.Nigel Hartland, the casino’s...
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