Star status for one of county’s finest
Paris House restaurant has retained its prestigious Michelin star status. After originally celebrating its inclusion in the 100th edition of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland in June 2011,...
View ArticleHospital’s clean bill of health
Continued improvements at Bedford Hospital have been recognised by national health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following its latest unannounced inspection.Inspectors visited on August...
View ArticleArlesey let lead slip against St Neots
Arlesey Town fell to another defeat on Saturday - this time to near neighbours St Neots Town.Gallacher gave the Blues a tenth minute lead and they held this slender advantage with quarter of an hour to...
View ArticleWaders force FA Cup replay
Biggleswade Town came from two goals behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Dorking Wanderers on Saturday.The home side raced into a two goal lead in this FA Cup Second Qualifying Round fixture through a quick...
View ArticleYou could help to save lives
More volunteers are wanted to help make the difference between life and death.The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking for volunteers who live or work in Biggleswade, Sandy and...
View ArticleFA Cup home tie for Waders replay winners
Biggleswade Town will have a home tie in the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round should they triumph in their replay.The winners of the Waders v Dorking Wanderers Second Qualifying Round replay have been...
View ArticleRenhold back on top in Bedfordshire League
Renhold United find themselves back at the Bedfordshire League summit after netting their sixth win on the bounce with a 2-0 victory at now second from the bottom of the table Sandy. Having lost the...
View ArticleHenlow pupils enjoy European Day of Languages
Henlow Church of England Academy pupils celebrated European Day of Languages in style with an individual ‘Passport to the European Union’ and a host of other activities to promote languages on this...
View ArticleLast gasp goal earns Waders FA Cup replay win
Biggleswade Town scored a late goal to earn a 1-0 win in the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round replay on Tuesday.Zane Banton’s superb effort as the game moved into injury time saw off the brave challenge...
View ArticleTwo losses for lowly Ampthill as winless start continues
Ampthill Town suffered a cup exit and another league loss on their travels, slipping out of the SML Challenge Trophy at Southall and losing 2-1 at Hoddesdon with the hosts grabbing two late goals to...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information on stolen swings
Police are seeking information about the theft of children’s swings from a playground in Roxton.The incident took place overnight on September 23.Gary Maxey, the investigating officer, said: “On the...
View ArticleMayor to hold race night for charity
Sandy Mayor, Will Jackson, will hold a charity race night on Saturday, October 25. The event will take place at Sandy Upper School from 7pm and all money raised will go to the Mayor’s charities. This...
View ArticleBedfordshire League preview: October 4
Spotlight this weekend for the majority of the Premier Division supported by Sportsform clubs centres around the action in the first round of the Bedfordshire FA Senior Trophy.Of the 10 clubs going...
View ArticleMusic across the county
This weekend there is music everywhere starting on Friday when The Scallywags perform at The Roundabout Club in Sandy from 9pm.Saturday sees several bands playing across Chronicle Country.Cleff and the...
View ArticleCrackdown on burglary
Bedfordshire Police launched a major crackdown on burglary across the South of the county this week. Working with local authorities and partners Operation Albiorix, which runs throughout October and...
View ArticleRepairs halted
Work to repair a bridge has been halted after it was found to be more damaged that originally thought.Central Beds Council says it now needs to develop an alternative plan to repair King’s Bridge in...
View ArticleSensory month at The Avenue
A support group for families affected by autism is celebrating its first birthday today.The Avenue support group, which is based at Biggleswade Pentecostal Church on Crab Lane, will be marking the...
View ArticleSong writer, 58, ready to release first album
A 58-year-old musician is set to digitally release his first ever album on Monday.Peter Thompson, who lives in Langford, will release The Peter Thompson Project on iTunes and on Amazon.He has been...
View ArticleParc goes from strength to strength
Bedfordshire’s newest attraction, Center Parcs Woburn Forest, has already welcomed its 100,000th visitor. Just under four months after opening, the village is operating at over 90% occupancy levels and...
View ArticleDoctor to walk sheep across London Bridge
A Gamlingay resident is set to exercise her rights as a freeman to walk sheep across London Bridge on Sunday.Dr Theresa Huxley will be joined by several friends on the trip as she embarks on the...
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