Alan Dee: There’s an ickle bit of an issue with trying to change our language
As I think I’ve established to the satisfaction of a working majority, I am a being of the male persuasion. As such, my reaction to the prospect of a trip to a well-known Swedish furniture warehouse is...
View ArticleHelp solve the mystery of Larry the layby cat
A cat who lived in a lay-by is at the centre of an unsolved missing moggie mystery.The RSPCA received a call on Wednesday, April 23, about the cat that had apparently been abandoned. The caller...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s film preview: Pompeii starts with an earthquake, but doesn’t...
Legendary movie mogul and straight talker Sam Goldwyn reckoned a good movie should start with an earthquake and build to a climax.Old Sam probably thought that a decent plot, adequate acting and a...
View ArticleMeadows’ ribbon cutting
A redesigned outdoor area will be officially opened on Monday (May 5).MP Andrew Lansley will cut the ribbon for Millbridge Brook Meadows in Gamlingay. The ribbon will be put on the railway bridge and...
View ArticleCats poisoned with antifreeze
An animal charity is urging people to take extra care after two cats from the same family died from suspected antifreeze poisoning.Jet, a male black kitten, had to be taken to the vet on Friday, April...
View ArticleMill’s story told in a new book
A new book telling the story of the restoration of an historic mill has been published.The book tells of the work carried out by a team of more than 180 volunteers to restore Stotfold Watermill after...
View ArticleBand’s album release party
A funk pop band is celebrating the launch of its first album.Shefford group, Indi and The Vegas, is having a pre-launch party for its self titled album tonight (Friday) at 8.30pm.The gig will be at...
View Article20-strong gang out on drinks rampage
A gang of thugs terrorised drinkers when they descended on the town centre on Saturday evening.A 19-year-old and a 31-year-old were assaulted at the Red Lion pub.It is understood that the 20 strong...
View ArticleBank holiday bin collections in South Cambs
Blue, green and black bins across South Cambs villages will be collected one day later than normal next week due to the bank holiday weekend.Collections due on May 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 will be one day...
View ArticleNew CEO for bpha housing association
A housing association has appointed a new chief executive officer.Kevin Bolt has been working as bpha’s interim CEO for the last three months and he was heavily involved in bpha’s successful £200m...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: 12 Years A Slave, 47 Ronin, Veronica Mars
Before 12 YEARS A SLAVE (15: Entertainment One) came along there were precious few films about slavery in the US told from the point of view of the enslaved.I can only think of the milestone 1970s...
View ArticleTraditional dancing and May pole ribbon plaiting
May Day is here once again and that can only mean one thing – it’s time for an dayof quintessentially English celebrations.Ickwell May Day takes place on Monday (May 5) on the village green and people...
View ArticleTown’s fete is for bank holiday fun
Potton Hall for All Committee and Potton Cricket Club will hold a May Day fete at The Hollow on Monday.It starts at 11am. There will be a funfair, music, a dog show, stalls and refreshments.
View ArticleFantastic days out in the countryside are ahead as BikeBus scheme emerges
Villagers will be able to explore the countryside by bike using a new bus service.The BikeBus Explorer will run between Gamlingay and Cambridge on Sundays and bank holidays.The 20 seater low floor bus...
View ArticleFirefighter was shot by robbers
The death of a man who was murdered while on holiday with his brother in Venezuela has been ruled as an unlawful killing.Thomas Ossel, 28, a London firefighter who lived in Bedford but grew up in...
View ArticleSign up for charity while out shopping
A clothes shop will be holding a charity recruitment event.Shoppers at Matalan in Biggleswade will be able to find out more about St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger’s Starlight Hike.There will be...
View ArticleHelp to cut speed
Caldecote residents concerned about speeding through the village can help to slow down motorists.The Speedwatch group, which has been reporting speeds sometimes exceeding 50mph, is looking for...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Bellylaughs galore for the broad-minded in garden...
‘We are a fraternity, we are a brotherhood, and we are here to party!’Bad Neighbours – or just Neighbors as it was originally distributed on the other side of the pond – is the latest entry in a long...
View ArticleCharity idea just keeps on growing
The British obsession with gardening and nosing round other people’s plots has proved a money spinner for charity.In 2013 the National Gardens Scheme raised more than £2m for charities including...
View ArticleWalkers can enjoy footpath at Poppy Hill
The Poppy Hill Lakes area now has a fantastic wooden bird sculpture as well as a brand new public footpath for everyone to enjoy. The Henlow footpath was officially opened on Friday, April 25, when the...
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