Alan Dee: Apprentice example is one to avoid
We keep getting told that we must look to small businesses to bale us out of the swamp in which we find ourselves.We can’t look to the state, big business is broken – our only hope of salvation is...
View ArticleNetball round-up
Bedford & District LeaguePremier Division: Ampthill Amazons 43 Wyvern-Grangers Flames 43; Red Arrows 35 Ampthill Aztecs 0; Team T&S 15 1st Choice Recruitment 37.Division One: Cranfield Comets...
View ArticleCycling round-up
Beds Road ClubTerrible conditions in the second round of the Beds Road Club Evening League couldn’t stop CC Luton’s Ashley Cox from triumphing over the 11.3-mile course in 25.16mins, with the home...
View ArticleMonstrous talk in Gamlingay
Listen to a science fiction talk.Gamlingay’s Brycchan Carey will give his talk, called Space, Time and Monsters, at Gamingay Library Access Point.The reader in English at Kingston University, who is...
View ArticleMilton Keynes Theatre given award
Milton Keynes Theatre is officially the Best Attraction in the town.It won the title at the Milton Keynes Food and Leisure Awards, which aims to showcase the best restaurants in and around Milton...
View ArticleVIDEO: See Biggleswade Town lift the Beds Senior Cup
Biggleswade Town completed a superb season in style by winning the Beds Senior Cup last week.The Waders defeated Molten Spartan SML Premier Division side AFC Dunstable 3-0 at Kenilworth Road on...
View ArticleHard core driving in challenge set by your firefighters
Women raised £20,000 by getting behind the wheel for a charity challenge.Two hundred drivers went to Alconbury Airfield near Huntingdon on Sunday (May 12) and raised funds for The Fire Fighters...
View ArticleStubbings departure throws Bedfordshire into disarray
Bedfordshire’s plans for the season have been thrown into disarray by the appointment of Steve Stubbings as full-time Derbyshire coach.Stubbings took over as captain of Bedfordshire at the end of last...
View Article‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’
It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.Some families decide to take positive action as they try to secure...
View ArticleVolunteers help to clinch award
Volunteers have helped an animal rescue charity to win a top award.The Biggleswade team at Greyhound Rescue are among volunteers who have helped the organisation to win the Petplan Animal Charity of...
View ArticleBlooding new volunteers
Anyone who would like to give blood can do so at forthcoming sessions.The Weatherley Centre in Biggleswade will be the venue to go on Wednesday, May 22.To book an appointment contact 0300 123 23 23.
View ArticleASDA be a good cause
A supermarket has donated money to three good causes.ASDA in Biggleswade has given £200 to the Biggleswade Good Neighbours group and £50 each to amateur theatrical group BATS and Sandy Pre-school.The...
View ArticleVideo: Roadworks near Jordans Mill
Here is one for all curious drivers.The Southill Road, which connects Langford Road , Biggleswade to Broom has been closed for roadworks for the last two weeks.This video, taken yesterday (Wednesday,...
View ArticleHidden Gardens appeal
The Coffee House owners Jessica Darnell and Lucy Newell are asking residents to rally behind their Hidden Gardens of Moreton Hall idea.They want to host the event one Sunday in early July but need more...
View ArticleA roundabout way to have fun at the steam fair
Despite the temperamental weather over the weekend, a water mill still had plenty of visitors for its annual event.Stotfold Mill held its Steam Fair and Country Show on Saturday and Sunday.It is one of...
View ArticleConsultation for Traveller sites
Have your say about the controversial Gypsy and Traveller site proposals.On Monday (May 20) Central Beds Council will launch the official consultation about its Gypsy and Traveller Local Plan.A great...
View ArticleDriver needed for coronation lunch
A community lunch to mark 60 years since the Queen’s coronation has been well received by senior citizens.The Big Lunch in Sandy will beheld on Sunday, June 2 and every place has been taken.The...
View ArticleMore protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed
Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.The new regime, which has received cross-party support,...
View ArticleGang jailed for violent assault
Four dangerous criminals have been put behind bars.The men have been locked away for a total of 54 years after violently robbing two farmers at their rural home.After a covert operation led by the...
View ArticleHelp us to give cancer patients a brighter life
Your help is needed to build state-of-the-art cancer unit.Macmillan Cancer Support is planning to build a new cancer centre at Lister Hospital in Stevenage.But it will cost £2.9 million and they cannot...
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