Elderly man had dog set on him during attack
AN elderly man was beaten to the ground and had a dog set on him during an unprovoked attack.The 74-year-old was set upon by two teenagers in Stratton Way, Biggleswade at around 5.50pm on Sunday...
View ArticleLarger water main now to be installed
A LARGER water main will be installed to cater for a town’s expanding population.Anglian Water is spending £160,000 on Biggleswade’s water supply. Supplies will be transferred from the current main on...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s guide to this week’s new releases
January, as any film fan knows, is the peak time for ‘look at me’ releases in which big-time stars aim to catch the eye of the Oscar voters with worthy performances that might earn them a coveted...
View ArticleHundreds paid their respects to Brian
MORE than 250 mourners celebrated the life of a much-loved member of the community.Friends, relatives and well-wishers travelled from as far away as Blackpool, Wales and the Republic of Ireland to...
View ArticleMoney for good neighbours
A CHURCH is set to benefit from a manufacturing company’s generosity.Potton Vineyard Church’s good neighbour scheme is one of four organisations to receive money as part of Hitchin based business,...
View ArticleChurch christening ceremony for baby dolls
PUPILS continued their life milestones topic with a pretend christening.Leopard Class at Northill Lower School went to St Mary’s Church for a baptism service.The Year 3 and 4 children made a...
View ArticleTall tales at care homes in a week of storytelling
PLENTY of tales will be told next week to mark National Storytelling Week and four care homes are joining the fun.The care homes are hosting special storytelling events throughout the week and are...
View ArticleRaising cash for forgotten children of India
YOUNG fundraisers spent a day collecting money to help children in India.The pupils at Everton Lower School have been learning using the creative curriculum topic Life on a Dump. The theme ran...
View ArticleJohn Pilgrim: Computer says no, and so do the staff
MY dear old dad used to say “There’s only a week between a good haircut and a bad one” so I am comforting myself with that thought at the moment. The young man who cut my hair recently was quite an...
View ArticleCelebrating past high achievers
ARE you proud of your achievements since leaving school?Sandy Upper School is celebrating the successes of some of its former students with a wall of fame.The first set of photographs have been put up...
View ArticleFailing care home given ultimatum
A CARE home has been told to improve its standards within a month – or face further action.Craegmoor Healthcare, the owner of Potton House, the home for older people with dementia and challenging...
View ArticleTwo hospitalised after road traffic collision in Stotfold
A MAN and a woman have been hospitalised following a road traffic collision yesterday afternoon (Thursday, January 26).The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) was alerted to Stotfold High Street...
View ArticleCouncil may have to pay for chapel work
A TOWN council may have to dip into its reserves to pay for extensive repairs to a cemetery chapel.Biggleswade Town Council could be landed with the bill for the work after Central Bedfordshire Council...
View ArticleArt that’s not hard to stomach!
TWO mums are decorating tummies everywhere as they bring a Stateside phenomenom to Chronicle Country.Karen May and Tanya Brown are giving the body art concept a whole new meaning as they provide belly...
View ArticleV for victory for award winner Jo!
AN inspirational volunteer worker has won an award for her hard work and contribution to community life.Volunteer football coach and youth worker Jo Mayes, of Biggleswade has been given a VInspired...
View ArticleWhatever you want!
A SCHOOL’S music workshop went with a bang – when a rock star turned up to host it.Former Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich was the tutor for the day at Holmemead Middle School on Tuesday (January 24).Jeff...
View ArticleSounds of charity at fundraising concert
A CHARITY concert is being held by the chairman of Central Beds Council.Nexus Big Band, which is based in Sandy, will be playing alongside Rock Chorus, Shambles Big Band, Dunstable Town Band and...
View ArticleCheaper parking
COMMUTERS with environmentally friendly vehicles can get discounts on their parking.First Capital Connect has launched a car park tariff discount scheme that offers 10 per cent off when buying a season...
View ArticleRomantic novelist’s workshop
ATTEND a practical writing session with an author from Langford.Romantic novelist, Louise Allen, will be talking about writing historical fiction on Saturday, February 11.The event will take place at...
View ArticleBus will stop at reserve’s entrance
NOW it’s easier than ever to get to the RSPB headquarters.From Monday (January 30) the 188 Centrebus service will stop directly outside The Lodge shop.The service runs between Hitchin, Biggleswade and...
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