Biggleswade Chronicle

The Biggleswade Chronicle is a weekly newspaper that comes out every Friday. It started in 1891 under the name Biggleswade Chronicle – Sandy, Potton and Shefford Times. Charles Elphick became the owner, editor, and printer in 1892 and continued to run the paper for almost 50 years. His family is honored with Elphick Court, located off Shortmead Street. Currently, the newspaper is owned by National World.

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Record number of knives - including 458 in Biggleswade taken off the streets

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

More than 3,500 knives, including 458 in Biggleswade, have been taken off the streets in Bedfordshire’s most successful weapon surrender since the launch of its anti-knife crime campaign, Just Drop It.Officers recovered 3,577 knives and 23 other weapons from the county’s 11 weapons bins ahead of Sceptre, a nationally coordinated initiative to tackle knife crime, held last week ( May 19-25).
Raise a glass and the bar by investing in this stylish converted Biggleswade pub

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

Have you ever fancied yourself as a pub landlord? Well now might be your chance though you may be calling last orders behind the bar of your new home. Sadly more and more pubs are closing but the good news is many are available for sale and when converted make for unique family homes. One example is The Old Hopbine public house, which dates back to the 1880s but now offers a harmonious blend of modern living and historical charm.
The 14 most polluted places in Bedfordshire, based on latest air quality data

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Robert Cumber

Air pollution is one of the UK’s biggest silent killers, claiming up to 36,000 lives in the UK people in the UK every year. It’s important to know what the air quality is like in your prospective new neighbourhood when choosing where to live. We’ve looked at the latest data available to show the local roads around Bedfordshire with the worst recorded air pollution.
The show must go on as countdown to Biggeswade Community Carnival begins

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

It’s carnival season in Biggleswade with a whole host of fun and games in store for all the family. As ever the Biggleswade Community Carnival promises a fun day out celebrating this year’s theme, The Show Must Go On. Fans of the popular Duck Race and Family Fun Day will be delighted to know it’s back this summer and promises to be bigger than ever with a funfair rides, bouncy castles, games, races, arts and crafts plus food and drink.
New scheme bringing music to little ears across Central Bedfordshire

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

A new programme to introduce music to babies and young children is being launched by Central Beds Council. It’s being led by Inspiring Music, the council’s music service, in partnership with The Family Music Hub (TFMH) to train early years staff. The programme aims to introduce music into the everyday lives of babies and young children, from birth up to five years old, helping to build confidence, creativity and develop skills.
Drivers warned of A1 road closure near Biggleswade and Sandy this weekend

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

The A1 northbound will be closed this weekend from 9pm on Friday, May 30 to 5am on Monday, June 2. Traffic will be diverted off the A1 at Tempsford and will continue north along St Neots Road through Great Barford. Traffic will then be re-routed west on the A428 via St Neots and rejoin the A1 northbound at Wyboston. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers?
New chapter for Stotfold Library as re-opening date approaches

1 week ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

Stotfold Library will reopen at its new home in the town's Greenacre Centre, at 2pm on Wednesday, June 11. The library closed on May 17 to allow staff to pack for the move and get everything in place at the new Oak Hall facility. The new library will integrate community-friendly features such as a larger event space, and convenient free parking.
New chairman for Central Bedfordshire Council

2 weeks ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Euan Duncan

The new chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council is Conservative Caddington councillor Kevin Collins. He succeeds The Central Bedfordshire Community Network Flitwick councillor Gareth Mackey, who was elected to the post after the May 2023 local elections. Councillor Mackey was nominated to stand again for a third year, at CBC’s annual meeting. But he lost out in a vote to councillor Collins, who received 31 votes to councillor Mackey’s 16, with eight abstentions.
Developer appeals against refusal of controversial 125-home plan near Potton

2 weeks ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Euan Duncan

A developer is appealing against a decision to refuse planning permission to build 125 homes on agricultural land between Potton and Deepdale. Applicant Hallam Land Management Limited has lodged the appeal with the government’s planning inspectorate for this housing project on land north of Sandy Road at Potton.
New book tells story of wartime hero stationed at Churchill’s ‘Most Secret Airfield’ at Tempsford

2 weeks ago | biggleswadetoday.co.uk | Olga Norford

A new wartime book by historian Adam Hart uncovers the story behind Churchill’s secret airfield at Tempsford during the Second World War. The book, Operation Pimento, focuses on Adam’s great grandfather Frank Griffiths and his epic escape from Europe after being shot down dropping supplies to the French Resistance. Adam, 25, explained: “I retraced his escape in 2022, and this forms the secondary narrative. “Frank was based at RAF Tempsford when he was shot down.