Matt Adcock’s film review: Iron Man 3
“Hi, I’m Tony Stark. I build neat stuff, I’ve got a great girl, occasionally I save the world. So why can’t I sleep?”Yes, the wisecracking, heavy metal-suited superhero Iron Man is back, fresh from...
View ArticleLearn about new St John Ambulance units for youngsters
Information on new St John Ambulance cadet and badger units will be available at an open evening on Tuesday (April 30).St John Ambulance in Biggleswade has started a badger unit for five to 10 year...
View ArticleNadine Dorries: planning rebels help modify bill
If there is one aspect of policy an MP has very little control over it is planning - yet it is also the one issue my constituents feel I must be able to either influence or decide.The reason we elect...
View ArticleSandy candidate profiles
Elections will be held on Thursday (May 2).Each of the candidates for the vacant seat on Sandy Town Council, representing the Pinnacle ward, has said a few words about themselves.Christopher...
View ArticleYoung gymnasts had all the right moves
Youngsters at an academy triumphed in a gymnastics competition, winning a clutch of medals.The students from Henlow Academy competed in the Eastern Region Gymnastics Finals.They won two gold, three...
View ArticleActing up in Northill
Step into the limelight with a theatre group workshop.Masquerades Youth Theatre Group, which has run regular sessions in Northill for the last nine years, will hold an open afternoon on Thursday, May...
View ArticleAlan Dee: Can’t be bothered to vote? This would encourage you...
In idle hours I cast my mind back to the dullest jobs I’ve ever had to tackle.A particular night from my youth springs to mind – I’d snaffled what was expected to a plum ‘tips galore’ gig running the...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: 21 And over, All Stars, Dead Man Down
Here’s what the breathless world has been waiting for – Superbad meets The Hangover in a knowingly ‘just crude enough’ comedy.21 And Over finds sensible student Jeff getting ready for a crucial medical...
View ArticleVIDEO: Blind golf alliance in full swing
It takes someone with special determination to decide to take up golf when they’ve been registered blind.And it takes someone equally extraordinary to agree to nurture and grow that ambition.But the...
View ArticleFundraisers hit the ground running in Virgin London Marathon
Chronicle Country marathon runners have hit the ground running, raising thousands of pounds for different causes.Runners from around the area excelled in the Virgin London Marathon, supporting a...
View ArticleA whole new chapter for lower school
A best-selling author officially opened a school’s new library.Louis de Bernières, who wrote Captain Corelli’s Mandolin was the special guest at the launch at Haynes Lower School.Norfolk-based writer...
View ArticleOh My! Lucy and Charmaine are becoming teen stars!
Two young musicians are through to the next round of a top talent competition.Lucy Barka and Charmaine Dawson – who are both 14 and attend Stratton Upper School in Biggleswade – wowed judges at the...
View ArticleThe heat is on as chefs prepare for start of top chilli contest
Chilli lovers will be in for a treat at a forthcoming event.The first heat of the Great British Chilli Cook Off will be taking place at the Mansion House in Old Warden on the weekend of Saturday, June...
View ArticlePlans submitted for a new school in town
A new vocational school could open in the area.A planning application has been submitted to Central Beds Council on behalf of Academy of Central Bedfordshire, a group that hopes to open two free...
View ArticleDate confirmed for church garden party
A date has been confirmed for a church’s garden party.The Friends of St Andrew’s Church in Biggleswade will be holding the event in the church grounds on Saturday, July 13.There will be stalls,...
View ArticleSignals Museum to hold open day
The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow is holding an open day on Saturday (May 4).It will run from 10am to 4pm and admission is free, but ID is required.Visitors should take a photo ID, driving licence,...
View ArticleBakers celebrate 20th anniversary
A family bakery is celebrating its 20th anniversary under its present ownership.Geoff and Alison North and their daughter Abbie have been running Lindsay’s Bakery in Potton for two decades. To...
View ArticleMuseum open day has good signals
The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow will be open tomorrow (Saturday).Visit between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free but you must go to the guard room with photo ID to obtain a ticket.
View ArticleWalk in the garden with BBC’s Bob
Meet gardening celebrity Bob Flowerdew and see Haugley Park’s gardens and bluebell walk on Sunday May 12 when the park near Stowmarket has its Red Cross open day from 2pm to 5pm. Gardeners’ Question...
View ArticleCrafts at Willington Dovecote
Needlewomen, woodworkers and lacemakers all flocked to a country crafts afternoon on Sunday.It was held at the National Trust Tudor dovecote and stables in Willington.Pictured is Janet Evans from...
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