An Ideal contest for gardeners
College students will be creating an indoor garden at a national show.The team from Shuttleworth College near Biggleswade will be taking on four rivals at the Ideal Home Show in London next year.The...
View ArticleBright future or dim decision?
A man formerly responsible for Biggleswade Christmas lights says he is bemused that a new contractor has been brought in.The Harris family put up the town’s illuminations for more than 40 years.Jamie...
View ArticleBoy rushed to hospital after cardiac arrest
The emergency services rushed to the aid of a young boy suffering a cardiac arrest.The East of England Ambulance Service and Magpas Helimedix Air Ambulance tended to the boy at a house in Sandy.The...
View ArticleBright decision or dim idea?
A man formerly responsible for Biggleswade Christmas lights says he is bemused that a new contractor has been brought in.The Harris family put up the town’s illuminations for more than 40 years.Jamie...
View ArticleASDA to assist a homeless charity
A homeless charity will be assisted by a supermarket.Bedfordshire Housing Link will be one of the good causes for ASDA in Biggleswade’s Chosen by you, Given by us project this December.Shoppers are...
View ArticleJobs: Battle of the sexes is heating up
The battle of the sexes is no more fiercely fought than over the thermostat in the office, say environmental consultants.In 84 per cent of cases, women want offices to be warmer and men want them...
View ArticleNunn: Waders on course for play-off push
Biggleswade Town boss Chris Nunn is confident his side are on course to meet his goal of reaching the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central play-offs this season, writes Mike...
View ArticleHomeowners reveal how their property hopes have been dashed
A third of homeowners expected to be further along the housing ladder than they are now. according to a new survey.And more than half of homeowners believe the current conditions in the housing market...
View ArticleSandy students hold OAP party
Students are holding a Christmas party for senior citizens.Sandy Upper School’s sixth formers are organising their annual event, which will take place on Wednesday (December 5) from 4.30pm to 6pm.Due...
View ArticleDecking the halls with scout group
Cubs, beavers and scouts held a Christmas fair at the weekend.The youngsters from the 1st Sandy Scout Group enjoyed Saturday’s event at the Sunderland Road Scout Headquarters.The decorated plate...
View ArticleWant to check out danger roads? There’s a map for that
Although Britain enjoys one of the best road safety records in the world, road traffic accidents are still common. Now the accident claims division of law firm Osbornes has created a map which allows...
View ArticleTime for the Hatters Cup
All U7 to U14 football teams are being given the chance to enter the Hatters Cup at Kenilworth Road.The tournament is now in its fifth year and will see over 150 teams comprising 1,500 youngsters...
View ArticleFuture high sheriff?
A town councillor could become the high sheriff of Bedfordshire.Colin Osborne, who is a member of Sandy Town Council, has been nominated for the prestigious post. He could take the position for 2014/15.
View ArticleJubilee profits distributed to local groups
A Jubilee committee raised almost £5,000 in profits.Henlow Diamond Jubilee Committee has now disbanded after giving the money to local organisations and charities.Formed in November 2010, the team held...
View ArticleWhat we need is more space in the kitchen
Research carried out on behalf of heating products manufacturer Myson by pollsters ICM has shown that 74 per cent of people in the East of England feel they do not have enough space in their kitchens...
View ArticleCommunity redecorates for Mitzvah Day
A Jewish community spruced up a little bit of Potton.Support worker Heather Lipitch and fellow members of the North Herts Liberal Jewish Community redecorated the lounge and hallway of Paul Thomas and...
View ArticleVillage’s past will be revealed with grant
A village’s history will be unearthed thanks to a large grant.Shillington Test Pits Project, organised by Shillington History Society, has been given an £8,700 Heritage Lottery Fund grant as part of...
View ArticleChristmas seasonal market
A Christmas market will be taking place next weekend. Potton’s Christmassy Four Seasons Market will be on Saturday, December 8 in the market square. Visit between 9am and 1pm for local produce, a...
View ArticleSupermarkets help the needy
Two supermarkets have stepped up to assist the Biggleswade Chronicle Families in Need Appeal.ASDA in Biggleswade has set up a donation shopping trolley at the front of the store. The company will give...
View ArticleMarvin will get us in the mood at the office party
Marvin Gaye’s 1980s hit Sexual Healing has been voted the song most likely to get office party goers in trouble this Christmas.More than 1000 members of the UK’s leading married dating site...
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