Villagers demand their voice is heard
The message was clear at a meeting this week – everyone should have been told about Gypsy and Traveller sites.Councillors and people living in The Heath, Gamlingay agreed Central Beds Council had not...
View ArticleOne step after the other is just right for town’s walks
Six new walks have been launched in a town.Stotfold’s conservation group, Teasel, has produced the routes, which take walkers around the town and into the surrounding countryside.The six linked walks...
View ArticleFamily flee as flames engulf house
A family fled their house after flames engulfed the first floor of the property.Louise Demetriou was at home in Rowan Crescent, Biggleswade with her son Alex, three and mother-in-law Christina when the...
View ArticleKeech Hospice Care is missing sponsorship money
A charity is missing £20,000 of sponsorship money.Keech Hospice Care is still waiting for the money after a series of running events.The Midnight Walk for women was held in September and there were...
View ArticleExtra schools to cater for new houses in town
Two new schools are in the pipeline for this area.Central Beds councillors will be discussing the need for a lower school in the quickly growing Kings Reach part of Biggleswade and for another lower...
View ArticleChurch’s story trail
Discover the Easter story at church.For Easter this year Churches Together in Sandy and Beeston have brought The Easter Story Trail to the area. The inside of Sandy Baptist Church has been converted...
View ArticleAward for dedicated blood donor
A blood donor has saved up to 237 lives.Trevor Cade of Gamlingay was recognised by NHS Blood and Transplant at a ceremony at Norwich City Football Club. He has given blood more than 75 times.
View ArticleGeoff Cox DVDs: Here Comes The Boom
Happy days for children at The Meads Primary School in Luton last week when they were visited by Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz.The actor, who is dyslexic, was there as part of an educational partnership...
View ArticleLearning while earning money is a great deal
Apprenticeships are an excellent way to learn skills on the job and avoid the debt of university.This week these practical career paths are being celebrated in National Apprenticeship Week. The Crown...
View ArticleWin cash for your school by drawing
Sandy Carnival’s school art competition runs until Friday (March 22).Design a Hurray for Hollywood Carnival poster to advertise the day and win £25 and cash for your school. Ask at your school.
View ArticleVIDEO: Pair bring organised Kaos to world famous dog show
A prize-winning boy and dog partnership have triumphed at this year’s Crufts.Nine-year-old Jamie Hewitson and his border collie Kaos have returned home to Shefford from the show with the prestigious...
View ArticleVIDEO: Family escape harm during dramatic fire
A relieved father is counting his blessings after his family escaped a raging house fire unhurt.Alex Rosenblum rushed home to Rowan Crescent, Biggleswade on Wednesday (March 13) after his rented...
View ArticleHolistic health centre set to open with special launch
A holistic health centre will be holding its launch day on Saturday (March 16).The Courtyard Centre for Health and Wellbeing in Biggleswade will be introducing customers to the range of treatments and...
View ArticlePictures from the past
This picture shows brownies and guides in Bury St Edmunds who used to meet in Raingate Street.Rosemary White from Moreton Hall discovered the photo which dates back to 1947 which had been kept by her...
View ArticleAlto your view on car costs ...
As the cost of motoring soars, it’s reassuring to know there are still cars that still offer incredible value for money that don’t cost the earth to run.One such is the plucky Suzuki Alto – a modest...
View ArticleNew house? Don’t miss out on the right to vote
Thousands of people in England who have recently moved house could miss their chance to vote in the local government elections this May, says the Electoral Commission, the independent elections...
View ArticleGardening star to appear at centre
A celebrity garden designer will be appearing at a special event on Saturday, March 23.Diarmuid Gavin will be putting on demonstrations at Frosts Garden Centre in Willington on Saturday, March 23, from...
View ArticleFootballers, family and friends pay tribute to Dean
Teammates of a late footballer who was tragically killed in a road collision paid tribute to him on Saturday (March 9).Coaches and players at Henlow Football Club honoured the late Dean Johnson at...
View ArticleAnger over ‘unfair’ ASDA parking fine
A motorist has accused ASDA of misleading users of its car park over time restrictions.Kevin Smyth was shocked to receive a £70 fine after leaving his car at the Biggleswade supermarket for the evening...
View ArticleTown will be showing its pride at a special day event
A major litter pick and advice on crime will feature in a forthcoming pride event.Central Beds Council, Beds Police and Beds Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) will be coming together to stage the Pride in...
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