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Larger clothes go to cancer charity
Slimmers in Stotfold, Shefford and Hitchin donated their plus-sized clothes to Cancer Research.
Low turnout to find councillor with X-Factor
An event to inspire people to help change the face of local government has been described as an ‘experiment’ to be learnt from.
You may have seen a grey squirrel, you may have seen a black squirrel – but both together? video
Gambolling in a Hertfordshire back garden is a sight to make anyone sit up and take notice – a grey squirrel may be a regular visitor, a black squirrel is rarer, but the reader who captured this brief snatch of film has never seen both at the same time.
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Could you be an outstanding young ambassador?
An outstanding young volunteer from Chronicle Country could be recognised in an international competition.
Sport
Langford search for new boss after cup final defeat
Langford lost the North Beds Charity Cup final as they were beaten 2-0 by Evo-Stik Southern League Division One Central side Barton Rovers on Thursday night.
Boost for Potton swimmer Lee
Talented young swimmer Shauna Lee from Potton has been awarded a bursary from the Jaguar Academy of Sport.
Stubbings departure throws Bedfordshire into disarray
Bedfordshire’s plans for the season have been thrown into disarray by the appointment of Steve Stubbings as full-time Derbyshire coach.
Bedfordshire League: Caldecote win record ninth title
Caldecote beat their near neighbours Ickwell & Old Warden at Harvey Close 3-2 to collect a record breaking ninth top flight championship title.
VIDEO: See Biggleswade Town lift the Beds Senior Cup video
Biggleswade Town completed a superb season in style by winning the Beds Senior Cup last week.
Lifestyle
‘First quarter figures showing a move in the right direction’
Overall market conditions for the UK show welcome signs of improvement, according to data collated in the Move with Us Residential Market Review for the first quarter of 2013.
Alan Dee: Tactics must change for next year’s Eurovision campaign
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this debriefing session of the GB Eurovision task force 2013.
TRAVEL : Venturing into Vietnam
Rural villages, floating markets and top-class tailors are all highlights of a trip to Vietnam, says Tori Mayo.
Matt Adcock’s film review: The Great Gatsby
“Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther... And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past….”
Travel: Discovering the art and soul of Amsterdam
After a 10-year renovation, one of Europe’s most important art galleries, The Rijksmuseum, has reopened in Amsterdam.
Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital
The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.
Community
Controversial development up for approval
A planning application for 10 affordable homes is expected to be approved.
When Coopers went to market
Following a wealth of feedback on the identity of the lorry driver for A Cooper & Sons Transport Ltd of Sandy (Memory Lane, April 12, 2013), Catherine Rose takes a look back at the local firm and the folk who fondly recall it.
Driver needed for coronation lunch
A community lunch to mark 60 years since the Queen’s coronation has been well received by senior citizens.
A roundabout way to have fun at the steam fair
Despite the temperamental weather over the weekend, a water mill still had plenty of visitors for its annual event.
Video: hand reared piglets at Whipsnade Zoo video
Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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