Bright future or dim decision?
A man formerly responsible for Biggleswade Christmas lights says he is bemused that a new contractor has been brought in.The Harris family put up the town’s illuminations for more than 40 years.Jamie...
View ArticleBoy rushed to hospital after cardiac arrest
The emergency services rushed to the aid of a young boy suffering a cardiac arrest.The East of England Ambulance Service and Magpas Helimedix Air Ambulance tended to the boy at a house in Sandy.The...
View ArticleBright decision or dim idea?
A man formerly responsible for Biggleswade Christmas lights says he is bemused that a new contractor has been brought in.The Harris family put up the town’s illuminations for more than 40 years.Jamie...
View ArticleASDA to assist a homeless charity
A homeless charity will be assisted by a supermarket.Bedfordshire Housing Link will be one of the good causes for ASDA in Biggleswade’s Chosen by you, Given by us project this December.Shoppers are...
View ArticleJobs: Battle of the sexes is heating up
The battle of the sexes is no more fiercely fought than over the thermostat in the office, say environmental consultants.In 84 per cent of cases, women want offices to be warmer and men want them...
View ArticleSandy students hold OAP party
Students are holding a Christmas party for senior citizens.Sandy Upper School’s sixth formers are organising their annual event, which will take place on Wednesday (December 5) from 4.30pm to 6pm.Due...
View ArticleDecking the halls with scout group
Cubs, beavers and scouts held a Christmas fair at the weekend.The youngsters from the 1st Sandy Scout Group enjoyed Saturday’s event at the Sunderland Road Scout Headquarters.The decorated plate...
View ArticleWant to check out danger roads? There’s a map for that
Although Britain enjoys one of the best road safety records in the world, road traffic accidents are still common. Now the accident claims division of law firm Osbornes has created a map which allows...
View ArticleFuture high sheriff?
A town councillor could become the high sheriff of Bedfordshire.Colin Osborne, who is a member of Sandy Town Council, has been nominated for the prestigious post. He could take the position for 2014/15.
View ArticleJubilee profits distributed to local groups
A Jubilee committee raised almost £5,000 in profits.Henlow Diamond Jubilee Committee has now disbanded after giving the money to local organisations and charities.Formed in November 2010, the team held...
View ArticleCommunity redecorates for Mitzvah Day
A Jewish community spruced up a little bit of Potton.Support worker Heather Lipitch and fellow members of the North Herts Liberal Jewish Community redecorated the lounge and hallway of Paul Thomas and...
View ArticleVillage’s past will be revealed with grant
A village’s history will be unearthed thanks to a large grant.Shillington Test Pits Project, organised by Shillington History Society, has been given an £8,700 Heritage Lottery Fund grant as part of...
View ArticleChristmas seasonal market
A Christmas market will be taking place next weekend. Potton’s Christmassy Four Seasons Market will be on Saturday, December 8 in the market square. Visit between 9am and 1pm for local produce, a...
View ArticleSupermarkets help the needy
Two supermarkets have stepped up to assist the Biggleswade Chronicle Families in Need Appeal.ASDA in Biggleswade has set up a donation shopping trolley at the front of the store. The company will give...
View ArticleSchool is on right track says Ofsted
A middle school is definitely heading in the right direction, its latest inspection has confirmed.Gamlingay Village College (GVC) was deemed to be failing and put into special measures following an...
View ArticleIs village right for care home?
Troubled children will not thrive in a sleepy community, according to a villager.Gina Inman has spoken out against the proposed children’s home in Everton.Applicant, Debbie Bavister, is seeking...
View ArticleColouring contest
An estate agents is running a festive colouring contest.Inskip & Davie in Sandy has invited children at the lower schools and play groups in the Sandy and Potton area to take part.The company will...
View ArticleGroup’s festive fundraiser
A fundraising group will be performing its new Christmas single as part of a charity night.The organisation, Mr Speaker will be putting on a performance of It’s Christmastime at The Lounge in...
View ArticleWarning given to clinics over care
A chain of rehab clinics has been warned it must make improvements to its standards of care.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued the formal warning to The Haynes Clinic, which has centres in...
View ArticleProper prog with The Kurmujun
A bit of classic and progressive rock never goes amiss of a weekend.Saturday (December 8) could be a good night to be heading out, then, when prog rock specialists The Kurmujun arrive in the area.The...
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