News
Could you be an outstanding young ambassador?
An outstanding young volunteer from Chronicle Country could be recognised in an international competition.
Gamlingay scout leader chosen for jamboree
A enthusiastic scout leader has been chosen to lead a trip to a jamboree.
Former officer is in court
A former police officer has denied benefit fraud charges when she appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday.
Supermarket will ‘review parking fines’
A supermarket may cancel fines given to drivers who overstay in its car park if they can prove they were shopping at the store at the time.
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
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.
Geoff Cox’s DVDs: Gangster Squad
Action-heavy crime thriller GANGSTER SQUAD (15: Warner) has more brawn than brains, but sets its sights firmly from the start and hits the mark with relish.
More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed
Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.
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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Monday 20 May 2013
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