Swimmers urged to raise money
A Rotary club is inviting teams of swimmers to raise as much money as they can at a forthcoming charity event.The Rotary Club of Biggleswade is holding its annual Swimathon during the weekend of...
View ArticleWinter weather campaign
As the cold and wintry weather sets in NHS Bedfordshire has issued a ‘keep warm and keep well’ plea.The new campaign urges residents to heat their homes well, eat well and drink plenty of fluids, get...
View ArticleConsultations launched
Have your say on two new planning documents.Central Beds Council is inviting people to comment on a Community Infrastructure Levy on new developments.The council is proposing to introduce a this levy....
View ArticleDance and raise money as well
Revellers can dance to garage, R&B and hip-hop music – and raise money for a good cause at the same time.Luke Newman of Biggleswade is running the Virgin London Marathon this year to raise money...
View ArticleAll seats filled for the Traveller discussion
The strength of feeling about possible Gypsy and Traveller sites was evident at a meeting yesterday (Thursday).It was standing room only in Central Beds Council’s council chamber for the sustainable...
View ArticlePrince and fairy tackle evil forces to save Sleeping Beauty
It’s panto time for this group of local performers.The Kingfisher Players, who are based in Tempsford, are preparing their version of Sleeping Beauty.The pantomime is by comic writer, Chris Lane.Beauty...
View ArticleRapist pleads guilty 20 years after crime
A man has pleaded guilty to a rape committed more than 20 years ago.Daniel Borgers, 41, has admitted the rape of the woman at knifepoint in Stotfold in October 1992.Borgers, of Scarborough unexpectedly...
View ArticleAll kinds of theatre
Enjoy a theatrical night out.The Opera Dudes are performing in Little Gransden Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. And they will bring not only opera but also West End tunes, slapstick,...
View ArticleVolunteers saving lives on the roads
Speed conscious volunteers are giving up their time to keep the streets safe.Bedfordshire Police’s Community Speed Watch scheme is run county wide but it is always staffed by local people. They aim to...
View ArticleJoin scheme to clear snow
A snow clearing scheme desperately needs more volunteers.Ken Lynch, organiser of the Diamond Jubilee Task Force, needs more people to help out during the harsh weather. He will write references for any...
View ArticleBenefits focused carers’ forum planned
Get more support as a carer.Central Beds Council is holding a carers’ forum for anyone who looks after a family member or friend living in Central Bedfordshire.The forum, which will be held at the...
View ArticleChurches to formally unite
Churches in one Chronicle Country town are to formally unite.The Anglican, Baptist, Catholic and Methodist churches in Shefford have worked together informally for many years.They will now be making...
View ArticleConcerns for the future of Blockbuster
Blockbuster customers have spoken about their fears for the future of the firm’s Chronicle Country store.The high street DVD and video games rental firm became the latest retailer to go into...
View ArticleAragon’s Nicola so inspiring to youngsters
A devoted youth worker has been given a prestigious award.Nicola King from the Aragon Housing Association has been recognised for her dedication by the VInspired organisation.Nicola – who has been...
View ArticleCharity shoot held in memory of Roland
A clay pigeon shooting club held a charity competition in memory of a former member, raising £3,270 in the process.Shillington Clay Club raised the money for Macmillan Cancer Support through the...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: Django Unchained
“He is a rambunctious sort, ain’t he? “Tarantino blasts back onto the big screen with a fast shooting, faster talking bounty hunter-em-up and shows that he’s lost none of his love for over the top...
View ArticleCar crashes into electricity pylon
A village’s main road was shut for more than 10 hours after a collision.A Vauxhall Corsa crashed into an electricity pylon on the B658 in Stanford yesterday (Sunday, January 20).Fortunately a nurse was...
View ArticleCar veers off the A1
Two ambulance teams rushed to the A1 after an accident.The Magpas Helimedix rapid response BMW attended the scene near Tempsford at 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday, January 20).A car had veered off the road...
View ArticleReducing the impact of wintry weather
Wintry weather is having an inevitable impact on our lives but Central Beds Council is trying to reduce its effect.Gritters were out up to four times a day over the weekend, spreading salt and...
View ArticleTown’s Blockbuster not among stores to close
The Biggleswade branch of Blockbuster is not on the list of stores which are to close.Administrator Deloitte has confirmed that the market square branch is not among the 129 outlets which will shut...
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