- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Tube staff under attack, says RMT
- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- GPs 'overpaid for ghost patients'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- Mild weather hits Centrica profits
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- 'MP' held after Commons disturbance
- RBS losses hit £2bn amid bonus row
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
Lifestyle
Alan Dee’s guide to new movie releases: Safe House, One For The Money
FANS of the Carry On series will recall the cheap and cheerful comedy brand’s take on package holidays, when a clutch of English stereotypes headed off to Spain to find that their hotel hadn’t been finished, they didn’t like the food, life was full of problems but they somehow made the best of it.
Geoff Cox’s guide to new DVDs
TOM Hardy certainly has a commanding screen presence, as witnessed by his remarkable turn as Luton-born jailbird Charles Bronson.
Battle of the sexes in Shakespeare’s story
A ROMANTIC comedy exploring love and sexual politics will be coming to a stage near you.
Damian in the dark about his big role
Described as “24 for grown-ups”, Homeland has already won a Golden Globe and critical acclaim. As the show begins in Britain on Channel 4, its main star Damian Lewis talks to Shereen Low about portraying a US marine sergeant suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and why he really wants to play Don Draper from Mad Men.
Entertainment
Pottery display for shop window
CUSTOMERS at a gift shop can now enjoy a new display of pottery at the venue.
In the swing of this show
DANCE in your seat to the sounds of a professional jazz, swing and blues band.
Spectacular sounds and dance moves
A TRIO’S sparkling choreography and precise vocal qualities will give you a night to remember.
Pints and performers too
A FAMILIAR face will be providing some top soul sounds at a popular Arlesey venue on Saturday (February 25).
Characters life on stage
YOUR children can see all of their favourite fictional characters in one superb show.
Awards Events
Meppershall magazine scoops top award
THE editor of a village magazine is celebrating after it was judged to be the fifth best in the UK.
V for victory for award winner Jo!
AN inspirational volunteer worker has won an award for her hard work and contribution to community life.
Motoring
VIDEO: Hydrogen-powered vehicle launched video
A GROUND-BREAKING project to tackle carbon emissions with a new hydrogen-powered car has been unveiled.
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ROAD TEST: Alan Candy drives the Skoda Yeti TDI
WE demand so much from our cars nowadays. They need to be fuel efficient, family friendly, practical, versatile, fun to drive, safe. And if possible, get us through ice and snow safely, too.
Property
First time buyer market buoyant: Orbit HomeBuy Agents report record figures
ORBIT HomeBuy Agents saw a surge in applications from aspiring home owners last month keen to get a leg-up on the property ladder through Homebuy – the government’s affordable housing scheme.
Buy at The Limes now to avoid stamp duty
‘BUY now and avoid paying stamp duty’ is the message from Storey Homes, who are advising first time buyers to hurry along to The Limes in Ampthill where there are stunning two bedroom apartments available under the current stamp duty threshold.
Pick up furniture and walk into your brand new home
LEADING housebuilder Barratt Northampton has come up with an innovative way to show homebuyers how their furniture could be arranged in a new Barratt home by using 2D furniture cut outs at its Greenkeepers Mews development on Greenkeepers Road in Bedford.
Showbiz
Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE
Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.
Mendes: Craig real man like Connery
James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.
Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'
Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.
Brits effect boosts Adele sales
Adele's Brit Awards have proved yet another instant sales boost, despite her abrupt exit from the stage.
Corden 'upset' at Adele speech halt
Brit Awards host James Corden revealed he held out as long as possible before cutting short big winner Adele's crowning moment - and said he had actually been told to move in after she said "thank you".
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Weather for Biggleswade
Thursday 23 February 2012
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