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Unique horror thriller BYZANTIUM (15: Studio Canal) sees Interview With The Vampire director Neil Jordan return to the bloodsucking genre. His tale of two female vampires spending centuries on the run...
View ArticleAliens come to Earth in Clive’s new sci-fi novel
A science fiction author has had his first book published.Clive Smith, who lives in Station Road in Lower Stondon, wrote Sisters of Mia over several years.The technical sales manager said: “I had the...
View ArticlePub to open up next to hospital
A new pub could be built next to a hospital.Martin Grant Homes has submitted a planning application to Central Beds Council requesting permission to build a pub next to Biggleswade Hospital, Potton...
View ArticleFirst rate pubs with cosy bars and friendly banter
Fancy a pint? Britain’s best watering holes are listed in the Good Beer Guide 2014.The book, which went on sale yesterday (Thursday), is written by the Campaign for Real Ale, known as CAMRA.Several...
View ArticleVillage’s show
A village is preparing for its flower show.The Shillington Horticultural Society Flower and Vegetable Show is taking place on Saturday, September 21 in the village hall.There will be a wide variety of...
View ArticleSchool set to mark its 75th anniversary
A school is inviting former students to return and help it celebrate its 75th anniversary.Robert Bloomfield Academy in Shefford is holding a special day of celebration to mark the event on Friday,...
View ArticleSafety fears as new car lots are backed
A Chronicle Country hamlet could soon have four businesses selling cars located just a short distance apart.Two new car lots selling vehicles advertised on the internet could open in Deadman’s Cross...
View ArticleYoungsters set to be brought up to speed!
Chronicle Country pupils will learn about engineering as they hear about a car which is being designed break the land speed record.A model of the supersonic Bloodhound SSC will be on display at Smiths...
View ArticleCaravan stolen while owner was at home
Thieves stole a £12,000 caravan from outside a house – while the occupant was at home.The Bailey Ranger was taken from the driveway in Drove Road, Biggleswade some time between 10am and 11.50am on...
View ArticleTwo become one for local business lobby group
Two branches of a business lobby group in Bedfordshire have merged into one more powerful organisation.North and East Bedfordshire branch and the Luton and South Bedfordshire branch of the Federation...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Rush provides five star thrills and is a motorhead...
“Everyone’s driven by something…”Vroom vroom – buckle up for some seriously entertaining race drama action from two-time Academy Award winner Ron ‘A Beautiful Mind’ Howard. Rush is a full-on...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Kit colour clashes should be booted out right now
I’m not sure I would have been a willing guest if invited round to break bread with Henry Ford. By all accounts he wasn’t a bundle of laughs, you have to wonder whether perfecting the production line...
View ArticleHave your say on new plans to expand school
Parents have their last chance to comment on plans to expand a school.Proposals are in place to add an extra 300 places at St Andrew’s Lower School in Biggleswade, expanding to a second site at the...
View ArticleConcert set for church
A church will be putting collectables on display and is also holding a concert.Trinity Methodist Church in Biggleswade will be putting the items on display on Saturday, September 28 at 4.30pm.There...
View ArticleSlimmers on the run for charity
Slimmers raised £2,000 for Cancer Research on sponsored walks and runs.Members of the Slimming World groups in Stotfold and Shefford walked and ran up to five kilometres at Stotfold recreation ground...
View ArticleSea a brand new musical at church
A church will be staging a new musical.Seastory will be performed at St Michael and All Angels Church in Shefford on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 at 4pm.To book your place contact Jenny on...
View ArticlePlea over blood pressure checks
A new campaign is stressing the importance of having your blood pressure checked.The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) is backing the Know your Numbers campaign, which runs until Sunday,...
View ArticleBusinesses set to be recognised
Outstanding countryside businesses will be recognised in a forthcoming awards ceremony.Nominations can be made for the Countryside Alliance Awards. See www.countrysidealliance awards.org.uk
View ArticleOutstanding results at town’s pre-school
A pre-school has been graded as outstanding for the second time this year.Pippin Pre-school in Stotfold was inspected by Ofsted on Monday, August 12 after previously receiving the top grade in May.The...
View ArticleGo round to find out about group
Calling all young men!Sandy and District Round Table is offering two years’ free membership for men under the age of 26 and six months’ free membership for former or current members of the armed...
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