Arts and Entertainment

Noises Off. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography

REVIEW: Shambolic but brilliant Noises Off arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre

Hundreds of people are expected to turn out for the Christmas spectacular and lights switch-on on November 24

Festive fun in store at Biggleswade’s Christmas lights switch-on event

Robin pictured with his parents Rachel an Nick Samuel

Jazz fundraiser to help toddler in battle against aggressive rare cancer

Connection and creativity at Music24's Mind Our Music session in Bedford

Music charity receives significant National Lottery Funding

The Christmas Lights Switch-On in Sandy last year. Credit: Nicola Sewell, Town Clerk.

Sandy prepares for Christmas with lights switch on

Jesus Christ Superstar

Review: Audience give Jesus Christ Superstar cast a deserved standing ovation

Alistair Strathern MP outside The Rufus Centre, Flitwick Photo: LDRS

New MP reacts to being part of history “not once, but twice in a week”

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

The event illuminates the spectacular Shuttleworth Collection and Gardens

Shuttleworth in Lights event is back to switch on start of festive period

Nile Rodgers and Chic are to headline Summer Sessions Music Festival at Bedford on July 7, 2024

Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Jess Glynne to headline Bedford Music Festival

There's plenty of spooky fun this Halloween

10 frighteningly fun Halloween events for families this half term

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

'Emotions are tested as sorrow turns to laughter': The cast of Calendar Girls

Review: Iced buns to the fore in cheeky and charming Calendar Girls

LIFE OF PI (Credit: Johan Persson)

Review: Life of Pi is an unforgettably wild journey at Milton Keynes Theatre

Amur Tiger Dmitri exploring the block of ice

Carnivore team at Woburn keep tiger and bears cool with giant ice lollies

Redrow South Midlands are encouraging local youngsters to apply for the Redrow Ball Game Challenge.

Biggleswade sports enthusiasts could win £750 in challenge set by housebuilder

Biggleswade's Market Square. Photo: Google Maps Street View

Early stages of design brief for "scruffy" Market Square set to be discussed

Zoe Akinyosade (Annie) and company (photo: Paul Coltas). Annie was played on the opening night by Harlie Barthram

Review: Annie with Craig Revel Horwood is a 'fab-u-lous' treat

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

The cast of GREATEST DAYS, credit Alastair Muir

Review: How much did Greatest Days (the official Take That musical) Shine?

Millie Hikasa (Lettie) and Keir Ogilvy (Boy) in The Ocean at the End of the Lane (photo: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg)

Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane brings wonder and darkness to stage

Tom Thornhill as Sherlock Holmes and SP Howarth as Holmes

Sherlock and Shakespeare put on a show at RSPB Sandy

Simon Michael

Former barrister discusses his life in crime covering murder cases

The event will explore the clandestine activities of RAF Tempsford.

Tempsford to be transported to wartime Britain as Armed Forces event returns

Douglas Coombes rehearsing the choir

Biggleswade women's choir set to perform its summer concert

Smiles all round as the team proudly display a donation for the Bigg Theatre from Asda

Massive news on the theatre front for all Biggleswade culture vultures

Biggleswade duck race

Biggleswade gets ready to party in annual week of fun

Carnival Stars, Gabriel Jai Dalmeida from St Swithun’s Primary School, and Ennis Dowler, from Maple Tree Primary School will be there

Get ready to party for a great day out at Sandy Carnival

The Shannon Express at the British Association of Barbershop Singers Annual Convention in Bournemouth.

Biggleswade barbershop chorus is a cut above the rest after championship success

It means it cannot be added to local definitive map

Dilemma due to lack of evidence over use of potentially historic footpath

The Bodyguard: The Musical

Review: Classic Whitney Houston hits as The Bodyguard arrives in Milton Keynes

The cast of The Mousetrap. Image: Matt Crockett

Review: Will you be able to unmask the killer in The Mousetrap

Pantomime legend Brian Conley will star in Milton Keynes this Christmas

EastEnders actor Brian Conley to star in magical panto at MK Theatre this year

Visit Bedford town centre to be in with a chance of winning music concert tickets

Tickets up for grabs in Golden Ticket Giveaway with Bedford Park Concerts

Pat Phoenix who loyally stood by Peter Dudley (photo: Getty Images)

Corrie scandal as Peter Dudley put his career in jeopardy 40 years ago

King Charles III (Photo Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Join Great Sandy Cake Off as part of celebrations to mark Coronation

It's party time next weekend to celebrate the coronation of King Charles

Get ready to party to celebrate King’s Coronation

Wish You Were Dead Image: ©ALASTAIR MUIR

Review: Wish You Were Dead brings holiday hell to Milton Keynes Theatre

Strictly Ballroom... Photo©EllieKurttz

Review: Do the Quickstep to Milton Keynes Theatre for Strictly Ballroom

Judy Garland who played the character Hannah Brown in the movie Easter Parade (photo: Getty Images)

Memorable holiday film Easter Parade recalled 75 years after release

Eclectic sounds reviewed by Kevin Bryan (photo: Adobe)

Veterans and best newcomers in harmony

Demon Dentist (Photo by Mark Douet)

REVIEW: The whole tooth about whether you should visit The Demon Dentist

The deadline to nominate your Coronation Champion is April 2

Search is on to find Coronation Champions in Bedfordshire

Kevin Bryan CD reviews (photo: Adobe)

New releases and reissues

Singer Doris Brendel with her producer and guitarist, Lee Dunham.

Doris Brendel and Lee Dunham are coming live and unplugged to Shefford

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash