Woman’s legs slashed in Biggleswade alley attack
A woman was left unconscious in an alleyway after a terrifying attack.The 39-year-old was set upon by a gang of thugs who left her with slash wounds to her legs in the assault.The incident took place...
View ArticleDuo back for Bedfordshire’s trip to Cumberland
After a month’s enforced break Bedfordshire return to three-day Unicorns Championship cricket with a 275 mile trip to Furness to take on Cumberland starting Sunday.While the other counties were in...
View ArticleNew Inn backs Biggleswade development side
New Biggleswade Development captain Kyle Loan unveiled the teams 2014/15 shirts with sponsor The New Inn in Biggleswade on Friday evening. Landlady Corri wanted to support the team as the New Inn...
View ArticleEngineer mum opens a new scout group
A new scout group has been launched by a mechanical engineer.Catherine Wakely, a mother of three from Upper Stondon, graduated from the University of Edinburgh as a chartered mechanical engineer. Now...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Under The Skin, Escape From Planet Earth, Gimme Shelter
Scarlett Johansson is truly mesmerising as an alien taking on the form of a dead womand seducing local men in Scotland in UNDER THE SKIN (15: Studio Canal).The rouge-lipped siren roams the streets of...
View ArticleBeware of raves this weekend
There is an increased likelihood of raves this weekend. according to Beds police.The police are reminding all owners of land and rural businesses to check their property and ensure that all buildings...
View ArticleSummer schemes for youngsters
The summer holidays are fast approaching.Central Beds Council has put together a handy guide to help parents keep their children occupied throughout the long school holiday. The Schools Out booklet...
View ArticleWet and wild at Langford Raft Race
The hugely popular Langford Raft Race takes place on Saturday, July 5.The annual event down the River Ivel, starting at noon, is always hotly contested.It is followed by the village fete on the playing...
View Article“I will be doing the Starlight Hike in memory of my mum”
A woman who lost her mum to cancer is encouraging others to get involved in the Starlight Hike. Phillippa Evans, who is one of St John’s Hospice’s ambassadors, shares her story:“My association with Sue...
View ArticleOutsmarting distraction burglars
Take time to be sure before you open the door.That’s the advice from the water watchdog the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) which has published its top tips to help households outsmart distraction...
View ArticleShefford mayor Paul Mackin: Volunteers in our community
When I look at my community I find it amazing that so many groups, jobs and events rely entirely on people volunteering their time, skill and resources. Some people receive a small amount of money for...
View ArticleAirport lift off for expansion
The long-awaited expansion of Luton Airport will take flight after the council signed off final details on the plan.The £100m development will take the airport’s annual passenger capacity from 12...
View ArticleChanges ahead for our level crossings?
Level crossings across Chronicle Country could be closed.Network Rail is currently undertaking a feasibility study into the closure of all level crossings between London and Doncaster.This would...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Gothenburg in Sweden
Cycling around the picturesque streets of Styrso, an island in Gothenburg’s southern archipelago, the cool sea breeze whips through my hair and provides much-needed relief from the soaring heat of the...
View ArticleRicahrd bags a ball with Hatters boss
Richard Harvey of Gamlingay is pictured with Luton Town FC manager John Still being presented with a fully-signed match ball.Richard attended the last game of the season with his father Keith who...
View ArticleRobotic heroes in Transformers franchise are starting to creak
Transformers: Age of Extinction is an adventure 65 million years in the making – and one that feels almost that long to watch.I’m sure that the shady aliens referred to only as the ‘Creators’ had...
View ArticleBat walk
Two evening bat walks will be held at the John O’Gaunt Golf Club next month.Local expert Tony Aldous and Greenkeeper Steve Thompson will lead the event.They will start from the car park at 9pm on...
View ArticleTravel: Adagio’s alpine adventure
By Alan Wooding“Please try and stay together as I only want to go as fast as the slowest walker,” said our walking group’s leader as we headed up a mountain track high above the pretty alpine village...
View ArticleFirst aid app for cyclists
St John Ambulance has launched a free first aid app specifically for cyclists.With three million people now cycling three times a week or more the charity has created the app to ensure cyclists are...
View ArticlePedal power raises jamboree funds
A group of Scouts and their families donned helmets and shorts for a 38-mile tour of Chronicle Country on their bikes to raise funds for a trip of a lifetime to Japan next year. The cyclists visited...
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