Harley and Ethan are triumphant
Dunton Muay Thai fighter Harley Ellison was one of two fighters to win the ‘Redemption’ title at a Thai boxing show in London recently. The 13-year-old who attends Stratton Upper School took on one of...
View ArticleViolence, action and nudity in sinful city
Nine years after the hard-boiled graphic novel sensation Sin City burst onto the big screen, co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller (who is also the writer) reunite to take us back to the mean...
View ArticleLadies’ choir donates £1,000 to a good cause
A choir from Chronicle Counrty has donated £1,000 towards a cystic fibrosis charity.The Great Barford-based Alma Choir has raised the cash during a year of charity concerts, as well as raising money...
View ArticleBiggleswade bike stolen
A triathlon bike was taken from a property in Banks Road, Biggleswade between August 27 at 11.30pm and August 28 at 6.30am.It is described as a silver or grey triathlon bike with black and white...
View ArticleArlesey return pointless from Bideford
Arlesey Town’s poor start to the season continued with a 3-0 defeat at Bideford on Saturday.They returned empty handed from Devon after a first half brace from Wright and one from McGragh saw the hosts...
View ArticleArlesey fall in Hitchin derby
Arlesey Town lost their Bank Holiday Monday derby at home to near rivals Hitchin Town.A bumper crowd of 343 braved the rain to watch the game but any latecomers may have missed the goals.Ralph hit a...
View ArticlePerformers and Pints
This Saturday sees an evening boldly labelled as ‘Astounding Autumn’ at the Performers and Pints event at The Rising Sun, Potton.Looking at the line-up, this boast is not unfounded, as headlining is...
View ArticleCracking down on Cannabis in the local area
This week police are supporting the national initiative against those who commercially cultivate cannabis in the county.They are committed to tackling all illegal drugs and prioritise protecting the...
View ArticleTen-man Biggleswade United bag famous FA Cup win
Biggleswade United have been getting all the plaudits after progressing to the FA Cup qualifying stages with a deserved 2-1 win at Hanwell Town on Saturday. With it comes a cheque for £1900 and a home...
View ArticleBig turnout expected as minis return
Mini Rugby returns on Sunday at 10am with Biggleswade expecting a big turnout for the first of four weeks training and registration. Players and coaches will be familiarising themselves with new rules....
View ArticleGiving the young a political voice
A debate geared to get young people interested in politics is taking place tonight at Luton’s Hat Factory.Part of the UpRising programme, young people from across Bedfordshire will get the opportunity...
View ArticleTurvey take early lead as Beds League gets under way
Newly promoted AFC Turvey are the early season leaders of the Premier Division supported by Sportsform following their 3-0 win at Caldecote on Saturday. All the goals arrived in the opening half via...
View ArticleFree admission at Stotfold on Non-League Day
With Premier League and Football League sides taking a break for international duties, Stotfold will be marking Non-League Day on Saturday by generously offering free admission for the first team home...
View ArticleBedfordshire League preview for September 6
Early Bedfordshire League leaders AFC Turvey begin Premier Division life at their new home base of Thurleigh Playing Fields on Saturday when Ickwell & Old Warden pay a vist.Whilst it’s home...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Sabotage, Pompeii, The Two Faces Of January, Vamps
Arnie Schwarzenegger’s undemanding style of acting continues to do exactly what it says on the tin.But rarely has the 67-year-old action hero been surrounded by so many stereotypes as in SABOTAGE (15:...
View ArticlePerformers and Pints
Performers and Pints returns to The Rising Sun in Potton on Saturday at 8.30pm for a 9pm start. The event will go on until about 11pm and is free to attend. It is a great community night out of fresh...
View ArticleSchool welcomes new head
Henlow Academy starts the academic year with a new Headteacher. Following the retirement of Ray Payne after 17 years at Henlow, Caren Earp has taken up the baton of leadership at the Church of England...
View Article60 years of happiness
Fred and Sheila Harris, of Woodmer Close, Shillington, celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary last Thursday. The couple received a card from the Queen to mark their 60 years of marriage and it...
View ArticleThousands now get free school meals
Thousands of disadvantaged children in the South East will from this month be entitled to a free school meal for the first time, according to research by The Children’s Society. An analysis of official...
View ArticleCricket club given £50,000
Potton Town Cricket Club is among 324 local sports projects to secure a share of £17 million of National Lottery funding from Sport England.The Jack Hutchinson Pavilion at The Hollow has served Potton...
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