Biggleswade Today - Community Feed

Homes approved

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:03 GMT

Controversial plans to build 10 affordable homes have been approved.

Diamond anniversary for the Smiths

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:52 GMT

Diamonds are forever for John and Margaret Smith!

Canine friends to join the carnival

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:42:36 GMT

Dogs can share in the carnival spirit.

Floral royalty promised for this village’s 61st annual celebration

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:39:58 GMT

An annual fete is a sign of the coming summer.

Superb site for a new village

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:32:34 GMT

It was 25 years ago that the first suggestion was made for the Fairfield Hospital site to be transformed into a 500-home village with its own name, shops and school.

Controversial development up for approval

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:50:58 GMT

A planning application for 10 affordable homes is expected to be approved.

Driver needed for coronation lunch

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:39:06 GMT

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:33:46 GMT

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

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:49:40 GMT

Three wild boar piglets are being hand reared by zoo keepers - with the help of a cuddly toy sheep.

Monstrous talk in Gamlingay

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:53:46 GMT

Listen to a science fiction talk.

Learn to knit and crochet in Potton

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:24:45 GMT

Knitting and crocheting may not strike you as the coolest way to spend your evenings – but you’d be wrong!

Expat Focus video: Upper Caldecote

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:56:09 GMT

Introducing our new online feature.

Sandy Carnival dog show

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:02:24 GMT

Dogs can share in the carnival spirit.

When Coopers went to market

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:41:01 GMT

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.

Magnificent men and their flying machines

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:19:53 GMT

Memory Lane has received a letter from Mrs Freda Course who now lives in Norfolk and saw our 1940s photo of Dunton Model Aeroplane Club (March 8, 2013).

All the fun of the fair at the country show

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:47:27 GMT

Fancy a steamy day out?

Video: Piano time for retiring landlady

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:58 GMT

A pub landlady is retiring after running pubs in a town for a quarter of a century.

Volunteers will give assistance in community

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:23:27 GMT

Neighbourly people can provide a vital lifeline for others in their town.

Video and pictures: Ickwell May Day 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:01:46 GMT

Bright sunshine marked the 450th celebration of Ickwell May Day.

Illuminating idea from town’s bank

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:17 GMT

A bank is hoping to update its look.