Become a councillor
Sandy Town Council is looking to elect a new member to the council. Applicants must be over 18 and be an elector, live or work in or near Sandy, and be a citizen of the EU or the Commonwealth....
View ArticleTeenager in fatal tractor crash
A young man from Everton has tragically died after the tractor he was driving collided with an underpass.Harry Christian-Allan, 19, who lived on Sandy Road, was driving on the A1 last Friday when the...
View ArticleFirst World War baby brings up her century
A woman born just two days after the outbreak of the First World War has celebrated turning 100 years old.Gladys Sharman, who is in the Birches Residential Home in Shefford, celebrated the milestone...
View ArticleInspection questions a ‘lack of transparency’ over sites chosen
Concerns have been raised over the lack of transparency in Central Beds’ Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan.Concerns have been raised over the lack of transparency in Central Beds’ Gypsy and Traveller...
View ArticleHospital’s future focus of meeting
Union members and politicians filled a public meeting to discuss their concerns about the review of healthcare services across Bedfordshire.The meeting, organised by public sector union Unison, focused...
View ArticleEnjoy some summer soul
This weekend is an opportuniy for some summer soul as one of the most well known local artists, The Soul Man, performs at Tudor Oaks Lodge in Stotfold on Friday evening.Entry and dinner will cost £25...
View ArticleTake a final flutter to Sharpenhoe
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is inviting nature lovers to take part in the final weekend of the world’s largest butterfly survey.A butterfly walk is taking place on Saturday August 9 at...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Captain America: The Winter Soldier; The Love Punch,...
Comic-book adventure sequel CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (12: Walt Disney) plays like an old-school political thriller.Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers (aka star-spangled super-soldier...
View ArticleRiding in memory of brother killed in roadside accident
A duo is taking to the road tomorrow in memory of a brother who was killed in a roadside accident.Henry Wellbelove is cycling the 225km Coast2Coast in memory of his brother Archie, alongside friend...
View ArticleWatch out for dog nappers
The CLA is warning its members to keep their dogs within sight and kept in a secure location this summer to cut the chances of being a victim of thieves. A total of 217 dogs were reported stolen in the...
View ArticleFurnishing your home comes before life protection
New research from TSB reveals that only a tenth (11%) of people think having life protection is a top priority when buying a new home.Whilst purchasing home insurance is a top priority with 81% of...
View ArticleGo on – time to pamper yourself
Once spending the day being pampered was for those with too much time on their hands. But increasingly its the perfect way for those with too little time to relax and unwind for a while.Whittlebury...
View ArticleSpeeding motorists targeted by police this summer
Speeding motorists are set to be targeted by police this month.Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police forces will be increasing the amount of speed checks and enforcement across the...
View ArticleKier lose house repair contract
A leading construction firm based in Tempsford has had a contract worth £16.5million a year terminated early.Kier, who have carried out council house repair work for the last 14 years, have had their...
View ArticleHole in Thurston pavement four months on
How long does it take to fill a hole in the road? That’s the question Thurston resident Christine Hobart has been asking for the past four months.The hole in the pavement at Heather Close appeared some...
View ArticleCarol steps down from pre-school after 25 years
A woman who has looked after generations of children has decided to pass on the reins and retire.Carol Leggatt has been the owner of Woodentops Pre-school in Potton for the past 25 years.As well as...
View ArticleNot enough romance in your life? Then have a go at rekindling it.
Romance seems to be reserved for a single lonely day of the year: 14th February, leaving many couples struggling to keep their relationship exciting. To relight the fire in our hearts, strategically 6...
View ArticleSaqhib to stand against Alistair
Labour has selected a former Bedford Modern School pupil to fight the North East Beds seat at next year’s General Election.A crowded selection meeting in Biggleswade saw Saqhib Ali, 43, chosen to fight...
View ArticlePub landlord sets TV stars a challenge
Two men who appear on Channel 4’s hit show ‘Fill Your House For Free’ have been set a challenege by the Landlord of The Bell in Sandy. John Welbourn has set Lee Baker and Max McMurdo the task of...
View ArticleChronicle Country remembers the First World War
First World War servicemen and women were remembered in Sandy last weekend to mark the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities.There was a commemorative service and a parade to mark the...
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