Local Theatre
Show is based on jail drama from television
Bad Girls The Place, Bedford Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm Bad Girls is a fresh, funny and original British musical, based on characters and stories from the award winning popular television drama. It
A funny look at relationships
I Love You. You're Perfect. Now Change Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook Running until Saturday at 7.30pm each day
The 20-year wait was worth it
WONDERFUL TOWN Milton Keynes Theatre Tuesday, April 24 - Saturday, April 28
Mark's back home with Dickens classic
MARK DRAKE is back on his home turf. But whereas eight years ago he was performing with the rock bands Delphian Complex and Arrows at Bedford music venues Esquires and The Angel....
Spotlight on the lives of teens
Spring Awakening The Place Theatre, Bedford Tuesday, April 24 to Saturday, April 28 7.30pm Spring Awakening is a musical set in Germany in the late 1800s which is based on a play written by Frank
Escapist entertainment at its best
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage Milton Keynes Theatre May 1 - May 26 Stop press! Theatre critics don't know everything. When Dirty Dancing first hit the London stage in 2004 they gave a
Review: Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast Milton Keynes Theatre Until Wednesday, April 26 Review by Kathryn Cain As one of the world's best loved fairytales you would expect every last second of Beauty and the Beast to be
Record breaking beauty of a ballet
Beauty and the Beast Milton Keynes Theatre Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Saturday Matinee 2.30pm This brand new production premiered at Leeds Grand Theatre last Christmas to widespread critical
REVIEW: Save the Last Dance
LET'S not beat about the bush here: Uncle Vanya it ain't. But then Chekhov didn't have the benefit of a sound track of American jukebox classics...
Local News
Lower school children take part in Walk to School week
A council is encouraging children and parents to take part in national Walk to School for a healthier lifestyle.
Lecturer claims students with children 'aren't getting support'
Students with children are not getting the support they need to succeed in higher education, says a researcher at the University of Bedfordshire.
Rail firm send youngsters on a day out at the beach
Bedford MP Richard Fuller and a Government Minister joined staff from First Capital Connect (FCC) and Network Rail (NR) to give a train load of youngsters and their families a day out at the seaside....
Farm owner fined £1,500 for overlooking safety documents
The owner of a Bedfordshire farm has been prosecuted for failing to complete legally required documentation in relation to safe working near overhead power cables.
Food & Drink
MoreExcellent food while on the road
Little Chef Black Cat Roundabout, Chawston Well it might not be the first place you would think of to go out for a meal in Bedford, but if you're looking for a simple hearty meal for the whole family on the go, look no further.
Travel
MoreIt's just so Brighton breezy at the end of the line
It was one of those surreal moments that is best passed on by picture, unfortunately using a camera in Brighton's stunning Royal Pavilion is prohibited.
Music
MoreGroup hit the road with 'leftfield pop classics'
Blancmange Tour The Stables, Milton Keynes Tomorrow at 8pm British synthpop legends Blancmange are on the road continuing their journey as the "maiden aunts of electronic music".
