Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Chef, The Fault In Our Stars, The Christmas Candle, Blood Ties
If you’re thinking of watching CHEF (15: Lionsgate) after this review, don’t do so on an empty stomach. It’s a feel-good foodie film that will have you salivating within minutes.Director Jon Favreau...
View ArticleTales of woe over mobile library ‘bias’
A mum has hit out at Central Beds’ library bus service, which she says is excluding large parts of the community.Sally Smalley of Upper Caldecote this week tried to visit the service, which visits the...
View ArticleLisa is giving it some welly!
A mum of four will be giving it some welly today to raise money for allergy awareness.Lisa Cheshire, of Lucas Way in Shefford, will be wearing her wellies all day in support of Allergy UK as part of...
View ArticlePhysiotherapist struck off
A physiotherapist has been struck off after he was convicted of harassing a former colleague, and drink driving.Rajesh Mallick, 58, was convicted in September last year following a two-year campaign...
View ArticleWorkers were put at risk
A veterinary firm has been fined £35,500 and ordered to pay £50,000 costs after workers were potentially exposed to harmful substances over a four year period.Staff at Shefford-based Davies Veterinary...
View ArticleCan you help little Hannah?
Little Hannah Thomson has several seizures a day – which makes even going out for a walk more difficult.Now her family is hoping local heroes will step forward to help raise money for a special buggy,...
View ArticleJoe proves that he’s a cut above the rest
A barber from Biggleswade has shown he is a cut above the rest after being crowned the winner of a prestigious competition.Joe Savage, of Maxwell’s Hair and Beauty in Biggleswade, fought off stiff...
View ArticleFirst World War pictures on display at the library
A First World War exhibition has been launched at Sandy Library to raise awareness of SSAFA and the Cavell Nurses Trust.Cllr Caroline Maudlin, chairman of Central Beds Council and Gillian Duggan,...
View ArticleFireworks to light up Chronicle Country
Edward Peake Middle School will put on their annual firework extravaganza on Saturday, November 8. Gates to the event will open at 6pm while the display starts at 7pm.Tickets purchased in advance will...
View ArticleFlying the flag for project to introduce county day
The nights are drawing in, the clocks are about to go back, and the heating is about to be switched back on, so what we all need is something to cheer us all up.How about a celebration across the whole...
View ArticleNew vet centre to provide state of the art care
More than 1,200 visitors turned out to visit a new vet centre.Deepdale Vets’ purpose built new building threw open its doors this month, ahead of its official opening.The building will be fully...
View ArticleTackling anti-social crimes
Police, councils and housing associations across Bedfordshire are to take advantage of new powers aimed at helping them to fight anti-social behaviour.The powers came into effect on Monday and are made...
View ArticleSpooktacular family fun this half-term week
Central Beds Council is organising some free family fun events with a difference during the half-term holidays.From Monday, October 27 to Thursday, October 30, families are invited to tackle the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Fury, starring Brad Pitt
It’s April 1945 and the Allies are making their final push into Germany, facing fierce resistance after Hitler declares ‘total war’ where every man, woman and child must fight to the end.In Fury, meet...
View ArticleCharity Ball raises over £9,000
250 guests attended the Savill’s charity ball in aid of Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice this month which has raised the sum of £9,670.The Potton-based hair and beauty salon’s charity team members – Phil...
View ArticleAnnual goose walk a big success
Franklin’s Farm near Sandy welcomed the British Goose Producers’ members who joined them for the annual goose walk last week. Two parties of college students and two local schools with farms who...
View ArticleTablets keep cops on patrol
The latest high-tech mobile devices now being rolled out to Bedfordshire Police officers on patrol will result in more police time spent on the streets says Police and Crime Commissioner Olly...
View ArticleDecades of great music
This week you can enjoy music on Friday and Saturday night across Chronicle Country.On Friday night The Soul Man will perform at The Tudor Oaks Lodge in Stotfold between 8pm and 3am. The price of the...
View ArticlePaul Daniels performs his new magic show on Sunday
Comedy legend Paul Daniels takes to the stage with assistant Debbie McGee this Sunday from 7:45pm at the Gordon Craig Theatre for the price of just £19.50.The brand new show will see Paul perform a...
View ArticleHospital’s future remains uncertain
A&E at Bedford Hospital could still be downgraded – and other health services may have to be decommissioned too.The Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes Healthcare Review yesterday produced its latest...
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