Gold watches taken in burglary
Two gold watches and cufflinks were stolen when a house was burgled.A gold watch with an engraved message on the back was among the items taken from the property in Spring Road, Clifton some time...
View ArticleAlan Dee: The ranks of the godless still cherry pick from the church
So now we know why the Pope is suddenly tweeting away like crazy, and other bigwigs in back to front collars are eagerly embracing social media in a bid to reach out to a cyber congregation – it’s...
View ArticleRAF troops thank readers for Afghan Appeal gifts
RAF Police troops have described our Afghan Appeal gifts as “a real morale boost.”In October and November Biggleswade Chronicle readers kindly donated items to our annual appeal to send Christmas cheer...
View ArticleSandy Town Council’s Old Chapel U-turn
A town council will not be moving to new premises after all.Sandy Town councillors voted for a U-turn on their previous decision to purchase the Old Chapel in Sandy when they reopened the discussion at...
View ArticleNuptial nibbles for a pizza-loving couple
Two newlyweds found the perfect topping for their big day last weekend, when they ordered 20 large pizzas to feed guests at their wedding reception.Mark Giles and Kendra Giles, née Barrett, from...
View ArticleLong delays for rail passengers due to power line faults
Rail passengers in Chronicle Country have suffered long delays to their journeys due to problems with overhead power lines.A bus service was running between Biggleswade and Letchworth and Stevenage...
View ArticlePharmacy opening times over Christmas
Christmas opening hours for the pharmacies in Chronicle Country have been released.Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has published the times so that people know where they can go for advice and...
View ArticleChristmas drinks for fundraising Santas
A merry band of Santas raised more than £1,200 for charity during a fundraising pub crawl.The group of 47 Father Christmases visited some 10 venues in Biggleswade and Sandy, bringing in £1,272 for the...
View ArticleHurl new future for PE teachers
University bosses have signed a deal with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) to teach PE students to become qualified Gaelic football and hurling teachers at secondary schools across the country.The...
View ArticleVIDEO: Festive treats for zoo creatures
Whipsnade Zoo’s animals were given Christmas presents early when keepers gave them a host of festive treats to get them in the holiday spirit.Ring-tailed lemurs, including twins Billy and Taffy,...
View ArticleNeil Fox on film: The Life Of Pi, Pitch Perfect
Life of PiThe end of the year has provided a stellar roster of films that push the cinematic envelope technically, but while the likes of Skyfall and The Master balance the style and substance quotas...
View ArticleCharity shoeboxes are dispatched
More than 7,000 shoeboxes have been sent to children in Africa as part of a Christmas charity appeal.Some 755 cartons of shoeboxes packed with gifts were dispatched from Biggleswade to...
View ArticleAwards for life saving men
A heroic trio who saved the life of a fellow diver will receive national awards.Pete Hodkin and his son Dan, from Plum Tree Road in Lower Stondon, will be awarded certificates from the Royal Humane...
View ArticleAuthor’s book signing
An ex-infantry officer will be signing copies of his new book at a shop on Friday (December 21).Henlow author Jerry Hartley served in Northern Ireland and Cyprus and writes about his experiences in The...
View ArticlePower cuts affect 54 properties
More than 50 homes were without electricity due to a fault with an underground cable.Power cuts affected 54 properties in Langford, leaving some houses without electricity for more than 10 hours on...
View ArticleSandy family makes Christmas history
A family has made Christmas history.Layla and Zac Jordan, aged 13 and nine, travelled back in time to their great-great grandfather’s Christmas after their Sandy family discovered festive audio...
View ArticleA cracking read!
Shoppers at Asda in Biggleswade had a special surprise when they bought their weekly Chronicle recently.That’s because they had the chance to win great prizes in our special Christmas cracker draw!The...
View ArticleSchool closes after flooding in village
A school had to be closed due to flooding in a village.Wrestlingworth Lower School had to send pupils home on Thursday (December 20) after the High Street and Butcher’s Lane were flooded with water...
View ArticleTroops say thanks for all your gifts
Our brave men and women in the RAF Police have described our Afghan Appeal gifts as “a real morale boost.”In October and November Chronicle readers kindly donated items to our annual appeal to send...
View ArticleFir tree festival for Christmas
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!This favourite seasonal decoration was celebrated in Arlesey with a Christmas tree festival at St Peter’s Church.Families came to admire the 54 beautiful trees on...
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