Wasting police time warning following false allegations
Police have had to investigate several false allegations of robbery in the last two months.Bedfordshire Police is reminding people not to waste police time.During November and December detectives...
View ArticleCandles lighting up St Andrew’s for the Christingle service
Candles were lit last Sunday in St Andrew’s church, Biggleswade for The Christingle service. The service proved highly popular, welcoming over 200 people to the church. Rev Guy Scott introduced others...
View ArticleSudden cold snap keeps many from the banks
The recent cold spell has seen a sudden fall in water temperatures on Shefford & District AA stillwaters, with a negative impact on catches.As the fish adjust to winter conditions sport should...
View ArticleYoungsters performing in the New Year
Young musicians will perform in a series of concerts.Bedfordshire’s Concert Band and Wind Band concert will be on Saturday, January 5 at 6pm in Bedford School’s great hall.The music includes the finale...
View ArticleYoungsters performing in the New Year
Young musicians will perform in a series of concerts.Bedfordshire’s Concert Band and Wind Band concert will be on Saturday, January 5 at 6pm in Bedford School’s great hall.The music includes the finale...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey
“My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. Well, I can honestly say I’ve told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it...’The Hobbit:...
View ArticleRocking around the Christmas tree!
Khorosho will be playing some forgotten favourites at The Red Lion in Biggleswade on Friday (December 21).XL-5 will be performing in Shefford on Friday at the White Hart Hotel, join them for some...
View ArticleNew look website for South Cambs District Council
A council’s new look website promises to be easier to use.South Cambs District Council’s redesigned online presence has been developed in response to an increasing number of people wanting to carry out...
View ArticleGold watches taken in burglary
Two gold watches and cufflinks were stolen when a house was burgled.A gold watch with an engraved message on the back was among the items taken from the property in Spring Road, Clifton some time...
View ArticleAlan Dee: The ranks of the godless still cherry pick from the church
So now we know why the Pope is suddenly tweeting away like crazy, and other bigwigs in back to front collars are eagerly embracing social media in a bid to reach out to a cyber congregation – it’s...
View ArticleRAF troops thank readers for Afghan Appeal gifts
RAF Police troops have described our Afghan Appeal gifts as “a real morale boost.”In October and November Biggleswade Chronicle readers kindly donated items to our annual appeal to send Christmas cheer...
View ArticleTRAVEL: Shop on in Boston
David Young hits the shops in this US city.Jet lag can have it perks, and standing on the banks of the Charles River, watching the sunrise over the Boston cityscape as wintry night gave way to crisp...
View ArticleSandy Town Council’s Old Chapel U-turn
A town council will not be moving to new premises after all.Sandy Town councillors voted for a U-turn on their previous decision to purchase the Old Chapel in Sandy when they reopened the discussion at...
View ArticleBedfordshire League: Senior trophy quarter finals
A stoppage time goal from Jack Boyd was required for Caldecote to send Kempston Town & Bedford College out of the Beds FA Senior Trophy quarter-finals at Harvey Close. The away side - who came from...
View ArticleNuptial nibbles for a pizza-loving couple
Two newlyweds found the perfect topping for their big day last weekend, when they ordered 20 large pizzas to feed guests at their wedding reception.Mark Giles and Kendra Giles, née Barrett, from...
View ArticleLong delays for rail passengers due to power line faults
Rail passengers in Chronicle Country have suffered long delays to their journeys due to problems with overhead power lines.A bus service was running between Biggleswade and Letchworth and Stevenage...
View ArticlePharmacy opening times over Christmas
Christmas opening hours for the pharmacies in Chronicle Country have been released.Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has published the times so that people know where they can go for advice and...
View ArticleChristmas drinks for fundraising Santas
A merry band of Santas raised more than £1,200 for charity during a fundraising pub crawl.The group of 47 Father Christmases visited some 10 venues in Biggleswade and Sandy, bringing in £1,272 for the...
View ArticleHurl new future for PE teachers
University bosses have signed a deal with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to teach PE students to become qualified Gaelic football and hurling teachers at secondary schools across the country.The...
View ArticleVIDEO: Festive treats for zoo creatures
Whipsnade Zoo’s animals were given Christmas presents early when keepers gave them a host of festive treats to get them in the holiday spirit.Ring-tailed lemurs, including twins Billy and Taffy,...
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