Matt Adcock’s film review: Safe House
“When they tell you: ‘You’ve done a fine job, son. We’ll take it from here.” That’s when you know you’re screwed.’Step right up for a high-energy espionage action thriller from director Daniel ‘Tony...
View ArticleYour thoughts about Potton
A TOWN councillor will be speaking to members of the public at a surgery next month.A TOWN councillor will be speaking to members of the public at a surgery next month.Potton Town councillor, Paul...
View ArticleHave you filled your tax returns
MAKE sure you have filled in your tax returns, as HM Revenues and Customs will be issuing £85million-worth of fines over the next fortnight for late tax returns.850,000 letters containing the £100...
View ArticleFour-year-old dies from road collision injuries
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl who was involved in a collision with a reversing car last Monday (February 20) has died of her injuries.The collision happened on a driveway in Coppice Mead, Biggleswade at around...
View ArticlePony found dead
A FOAL had been found dead in Sutton.The pony was found by a member of the public on a small track near to Sutton Hill Road on Thursday, February 16.The body had been wrapped in tarpaulin.The filly,...
View ArticleGet your kicks at Biggleswade club
ROCK and roll fans can get their kicks at a music night on Saturday (March 3).The Biggleswade United Working Men’s Club will be the venue for a performance from Just for Kicks, who pay tribute to...
View ArticleWood you like to volunteer?
YOUNGSTERS who can spare some time are wanted to help with a restoration project on Sunday (March 4).Shortmead House in Biggleswade is looking for 13 to 18-year-olds who can volunteer a few hours for...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs: Three Musketeers, Real Steel, Tower Heist
MUSKETEERS Athos, Porthos and Aramis are inseparable pals who live by the motto “One for all, all for one”.But if you’re tempted to rent or buy THE THREE MUSKETEERS (12: Entertainment One), the latest...
View ArticleForgotten south worry for Cheryl
A BUSINESS leader is promising to work ‘tirelessly’ to stop Bedfordshire becoming part of the ‘forgotten south’ in government funding decisions.Cheryl Smart, chief executive of Luton-based Bedfordshire...
View ArticleFAB, fun and fair too
PRODUCERS of food and drink in Biggleswade and abroad should benefit from a forthcoming Fairtrade event.The Fairtrade Association Biggleswade (FAB) hopes to give suppliers in Chronicle Country and in...
View ArticleInquest opens following girl’s death
AN inquest has opened into the death of a four-year-old girl who was in collision with a reversing car.Olivia Rose Hicks, of London Road, Biggleswade died of her injuries on Saturday (February 25)...
View ArticleA decade on and so much still in store!
A PROUD proprietor has celebrated 10 years since he started running a village shop.Owner Steve Ansell and staff cut the birthday cake at Meppershall Village Stores on Tuesday (February 28) after a...
View ArticleEnjoy walking in your own countryside
DISCOVER the countryside around you by taking part in a guided walk.This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Greensand Ridge Walk and Sandy Tourist Information Centre has organised a day of...
View ArticleTown team met with enthusiasm
A PACKED church hall greeted the organisers of Sandy Town Team’s first meeting.The town team, organised by Andy Maycock of The Music Room and Phillip Wingfield of Mama’s Coffee Shop and supported by...
View ArticleAlan Dee: This obvious row just doesn’t work
THIS rumbling row about work experience is providing all sorts of employment opportunities for commentators, pundits and pressure groups of all shades of opinion even as the people the schemes are...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to new movie releases: Wanderlust, Hunky Dory, Project X
HANG on a minute, we haven’t seen a film starring Jennifer Aniston for at least half an hour, what’s going on?Calm down, dears, Jen is still plugging away and tapping into the comedy vibe that proved...
View ArticleGovernors seek uniform feedback
GOVERNORS at an academy are looking for feedback as they undertake a review of uniforms.The uniform design at Etonbury Academy in Arlesey is being considered as governors look at the dress code for...
View ArticleIs sun setting on school’s panel plan?
PLANS to install solar panels at an upper school have been put on hold after government tariffs were cut.Stratton Upper School in Biggleswade has applied to Central Bedfordshire Council for planning...
View ArticleGroup has free gifts for home
AN online reuse group has been created for people to give away their unwanted property and pick up other items for free.Freegle is a national project that unites old household items with the people who...
View ArticleAn Olympic concert
MUSICALLY gifted students will be performing in an Olympic themed concert.The show, which will be held at Samuel Whitbread Community College in Clifton on Tuesday, March 27, has been organised by the...
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