MP’s expense claims being investigated
Jungle MP Nadine Dorries’ expenses claims are being investigated by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.The compliance officer for the IPCA today announced it was looking into expense...
View ArticleMore money to pay for council services
Ratepayers face a council tax rise to protect frontline services.People in Gamlingay, the Hatleys and the Gransdens can expect to pay South Cambs District Council an extra £5 per year for the average...
View ArticleRailway company’s plans to improve its passenger service
A train company is promising to improve its stations.First Capital Connect, which runs the trains that call at Sandy, Bigglewade and Arlesey stations, is making a wide range of station improvements...
View ArticleTesco construction work set to start
The construction of a new supermarket will begin within a fortnight.Tesco has confirmed that preparation work has begun in Sandy, clearing rubble before building work can start.Sandy’s mayor, Susan...
View ArticleSearching for woodpeckers at the reserve
Children can hunt woodpeckers this half term.Go along to the RSPB reserve in Sandy from Monday to Sunday, February 24 between 10am and 4pm to find the hidden pictures.
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVD guide: Skyfall, Taken 2
All the classic Bond elements are brought together to make SKYFALL (12: Sony), the 23rd film in the series, one of the very best.Released in cinemas 50 years after the first, Dr No, it not only pays...
View ArticleFuture seems bright for the town’s lights
The future looks bright for Biggleswade’s Christmas lights after the community agreed to work together to improve them in years to come.At a meeting of Biggleswade Town Council’s off street car parking...
View ArticleGreyhound needs a new place to live
A lurcher is looking for the perfect match this Valentine’s week.Hugo, three, is being fostered locally.For details call Greyhound Rescue West of England on 07000 785 092 or visit www.grwe.com
View ArticleHigh-flying artist Lauren’s work in airport display
Paintings from an aspiring Chronicle Country artist feature in a new display at Luton Airport.Professional Biggleswade painter Lauren Clemmet is one of a select few artists whose work will feature in a...
View ArticleNominations are sought for town council’s awards
Nominations are sought for a town’s annual awards.Shefford Town Council will be presenting its Community Award – for individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the town.The Civic...
View ArticleMatt Adcock’s film review: A Good Day To Die Hard
I was proud to be there when terrorists took over Naktaomi Plaza in ’88, I was back again when Washington Dulles International got hit in ’90 and for the Federal Reserve heist in ’95. I even celebrated...
View ArticleEco room to inspire students
Eco classrooms will help pupils to learn about their environment.Sandye Place Academy has explained the appearance of a shipping container on site close to the river.Principal Kim McCamley said: “The...
View ArticleSchool simply won’t open
A religious school will not open, councillors have said.Central Beds Councillors on the development management committee turned down a planning application for a school on the former Simply Oak...
View ArticleThe write way to keep things fresh
Well, that’s Valentine’s Day out of the way for another year. Take a tip from me, chaps, it’s all a matter of holding your nerve and starting as you mean to go on.Mrs Dee and I have been a functioning...
View ArticleRegion wins right to bid for freedom from government
Government ministers have given the Milton Keynes region the chance to go for freedom on a “significant” housebuilding programme.The new city and its partners across the South East Midlands are among...
View ArticleAdisa’s a poet and he knows it!
Creative writing was brought to life by a performance poet at an academy.Adisa – who aims to inspire students to enjoy writing – paid a visit to Sandye Place Academy in Sandy on Thursday, February...
View ArticleCompany refutes claims over buses
A firm which was suspended from providing a school bus service has denied that its vehicles are not fit for purpose.Landmark Coaches used to run the J83/J93 school bus route to Samuel Whitbread Academy...
View ArticleWorker quits over pay slips
A former warehouse worker has had to quit his job due to irregularities with his pay slips.Andy Penn, of Biggleswade says he had to leave his role after being paid expenses he never claimed – and only...
View ArticleWoman criticises cemetery over access
A woman has criticised the operators of a cemetery after she was denied access to a side gate at the site.Marilyn Buck was angry when she unable to use the side entrance to the cemetery in Stratton...
View ArticleNeil Fox’s film reviews: Cloud Atlas, Mama
Cloud AtlasEvery now and again a film comes along that just jolts you, and you don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing.The new film from the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer is a sprawling, hugely...
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