It’s return of the Mak and others as well
Music fans can catch five acts from around the area performing on Friday (February 8).Performers and Pints is a long-running live music night in Potton run by professional recording artist Will...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Those ad break mini-dramas are a real turn-off
Sometimes you know it’s not worth letting something gnaw away at your vitals and boost your blood pressure towards the red line, but you just can’t help it.And the issue that has cornered my goat and...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Lincoln
“I am the president of the United States of America, clothed in immense power!”1865,I remember it well… The American Civil War was moving towards its end and US president ‘Honest Abe’ Lincoln – another...
View ArticleLanguage school receives top marks
Students and staff from the Bury St Edmunds language school BLS English celebrate after it received top marks from the Independent Schools Inspectorate. It was rated ‘exceeding expectations’ in all...
View ArticleBetter service for callers
A contact service has improved a council’s responses.South Cambs District Council’s contact centre was brought in-house in December. Now 84 per cent of calls are resolved without the need to transfer...
View ArticleAir cadets marked their anniversary
More than 200 cadets met in St Neots to celebrate the Air Training Corps’ 72nd anniversary.The parade included cadets from the 22 (Sandy) Squadron and the 2065 (Biggleswade) Squadron.
View ArticleEnjoyable tale to help make Disney the top dog again
Wreck-It RalphJohn C. Reilly voices a bullish video game villain unhappy with his lot in Disney’s latest attempt to regain top dog status in the animated film game.He wanders off to be a hero, dealing...
View ArticleRepresenting service users
A new watchdog is being launched to monitor health and social care services.From April Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire will seek the views of patients and social care service users.This is part of...
View ArticleNew look at the Chronicle
Your new look Chronicle will hit the shelves tomorrow.So pick up a copy of your favourite local paper, sit back with a cup of tea and catch up on all the news.All the features you know and love will...
View ArticleDates set for summer events
The dates have been set for two summer events in one Chronicle Country town.This year’s Shefford Gala will take place on Sunday, September 22, and will be based in the High Street.The gala has been...
View ArticleNetball round-up
Bedford & District LeaguePremier Cup: 1st Choice Recruitment 2 Ampthill Amazons 6; Wyvern-Grangers Flames 6 Team T&S 2.Premier Plate: Red Arrows 4 Ampthill Aztecs 4.Division One Cup: Chiltern...
View ArticleBowls round-up
Bedford Borough Famous Grouse LeagueResults: Ampthill 17 Meltis 13; Queen’s Works 27 Sharnbrook 8; Biggleswade 21 Bedford Priory 14; Mowsbury 22 Wilstead 8; Maulden 13 Russell Park 20; Shefford 19...
View ArticleWoman dies after pond fall
A “well-liked” woman died after she fell into her pond while feeding her fish, an inquest has heard.Margaret Clark, 76, of Silver Street, Great Barford, was found by close friend Jonathan Jones on...
View ArticleWaders go top after Daniel downs Rugby
Biggleswade Town moved to the top of the Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central table with a 1-0 win over Rugby Town on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.The visitors had more of the territory...
View ArticleVIDEO: Historic mill will open to the public
An historic mill is to be opened for the public to enjoy.Jordans Mill in Biggleswade dates back to 1896 and is being restored so visitors can learn about the town’s history and heritage as a focal...
View ArticleSoldiers singing the right notes as they hit the stage
There’s plenty happening at the theatres this week.The Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage is transforming into a cinema for today (Friday). You can see the Bond film Skyfall at either 2.30pm or...
View ArticleBiggy suffer narrow Huntingdon defeat
Biggleswade produced another fine performance in defeat as they lost 19-10 to Huntingdon in Midlands Two East South on Saturday.Huntingdon were rattled now and Biggy almost had their third try when Sam...
View ArticleYour views on the Traveller sites plan
Have your say about the Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan.Central Beds Council is collating comments ahead of the sustainable communities overview and scrutiny committee on Thursday, February...
View ArticleBy-election could be held for council
Constituents can request a by-election following the passing of a town councillor.Voters in Biggleswade can write to Central Beds Council to ask for a by-election to be held after the late Councillor...
View ArticleMale voice choir to sing
A male voice choir is due to perform in a forthcoming concert.The Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir will be performing at Trinity Methodist Church in Biggleswade on Saturday, February 16 at...
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