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The Big Sing Out 2024 (December 8). Images supplied by LBCT.

Leighton Buzzard Children's Theatre celebrates 30 years of 'Big Sing Out'

The Hampshire house sits in an acre of countryside

See inside this £2.6 million dream house which could be yours for £10

We've found some superb deals and discounts on whiskies

This gorgeous cask-strength whisky is available at an incredible price

With its own jetty, gym, and spa the Lake District house really is the stuff of dreams

Take a look inside the £4 million home you could win for just a tenner

Four hampers for the cheese lovers in your life

Luxury Christmas hampers for the cheese lovers in your life

Mince pies ranked from cheapest to most expensive in UK supermarkets (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Mince pies ranked from cheapest to most expensive in UK supermarkets

Homes and Gardens

These subscriptions either send you fully-prepared meals, or the ingredients to start you off on a culinary journey

Top 10 meal kits and recipe boxes - save time and money on your meals
If you’re new to the world of recipe boxes and ingredients packs, there are some great offers to get you started
Gareth Butterfield

Google's Nest Thermostat learns your heating routine and then makes it more efficient

Black Friday deal for this Google Nest thermostat has stayed in place

The Eufy X10 Pro has been one of the most popular appliances in the Black Friday sales

There's still a Black Friday deal on this top-spec Eufy robot vacuum

Shark’s cordless stick vacuum cleaners are incredibly popular

This top-of-the-range Shark vacuum is still at a ludicrously low price

Cash prizes are on offer alongside a £4 million house

One week left to enter a special £1m Omaze bonus Christmas prize draw

Pets

The fireplace can sit in any room, giving off heat and setting a festive mood

This cosy portable fireplace costs less than £25 and warms up a room

Fill your room with festive flair and keep warm in the winter with this cute bargain fireplace

Gareth Butterfield

Gareth Butterfield

Four ways you can improve your gut health this winter - according to an expert.

Four ways you need to look after your gut health this winter

With snow and ice blanketing parts of the UK, here's what the experts say about walking your dog in cold weather,

Watch: This is when pet experts say it’s too cold to walk your dog

Aldi's pet event is back with toys and beds in time for Christmas Gareth Butterfield

Gareth Butterfield

Cars & Motoring

The Viofo A329 dash cam packs in a first-of-its-kind sensor

Viofo A329 dash cam review: Testing the most powerful dash cam yet

Volkswagen's 155mph Golf R is one of the most exciting Golfs yet

Free prize draw entries are now up for grabs to win a £37,000 Golf R

Retro & Heritage

We look back at some of the venues loved and lost in Bedfordshire, including The Unicorn and The Parrot Pub.

13 Bedfordshire bars and venues loved and lost

From Rivies to Sweetings, here’s some of the venues loved and lost in Bedfordshire 🏘

Funding boost saves Royal British Legion hall in Heath & Reach from closure

Vital repairs have been carried out to save the Royal British Legion hall in Heath & Reach from clos...

De Winton ‘Chaloner’ waiting to run the Leedon Flyer alongside Pedmoura on a full line service train at Page’s Park Station

Golden age of steam comes to life at Leighton Buzzard Railway Autumn Gala

It was full steam ahead for rail enthusiasts who enjoyed a real treat at Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Autumn Gala last weekend. (Sept 28/29)

15 historical images showing life around Woburn down the decades Stephen Thirkill

Stephen Thirkill

Leighton Buzzard Gas Works

This month we are focusing on the Leighton Buzzard Gas Works, with a focus on some of the records he...

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Popular 1990s TV characters are making a return in Aldi Specialbuys offers for a limited time and he...

Staycation

Fairmont St Andrews: Luxury experiences at iconic destination to gift
Sitting atop picture-perfect cliffs on the eastern coast of Fife, Fairmont St Andrews encapsulates quintessential Scottish luxury and breath-taking countryside scenery in the ‘Home of Golf’.
Chris Gannon

The bedrooms embrace modern indulgences whilst subtly honouring the hotel’s past.

Be the first to see £16m renovation of iconic seafront hotel, The Grand Brighton

Top UK Staycations for 2025 revealed at Caravan & Camping Awards

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

Recommended

The Beats Studio3 headphones

Huge 60% saving on this top-spec pair of headphones - if you're quick

Alleviate back pain over the festive season and beyond with posture support vests

Start Christmas break in comfort - with deals on back support vests

Amazon’s smart speakers are back to bargain prices

Amazon has brought back Black Friday pricing on its top tech

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Top left - Lee, Wendy and Marshall with volunteers; top right - a new radiator is fitted; bottom right - the family with the volunteers; bottom left: work takes place in the kitchen. Images supplied by BoB.

Leighton Buzzard coma survivor gifted new central heating system for Christmas

A decoy package, marked with an X, to discourage the so-called "porch pirates". Picture: SEBASTIEN DUVAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Bedfordshire named as parcel theft hotspot of UK

You can buy this Nespresso-compatible coffee pod machine for just £34.99 in Aldi this week

Coffee pod machine which is compatible with Nespresso just £35 at Aldi

Percko support vests are made for everyday use

'Relief at last': Give the gift of back support this Christmas

The Christmas burger from TGI Fridays

Incredible new burger topped with cheese donuts arrives in the UK

Fans confused as iconic Cadbury product withdrawn from shelves (Photo: flow - stock.adobe.com)

Cadbury drink removed from shelves due to quality issue

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

Parents warned about risks of banned American sweets - as thousands found on sale (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Brits warned over American food containing banned additives

Be more energy efficient in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Get green credentials and be energy efficient

Reminder to check new bin collection timetable over festive period

New schedule for bin collections over the festive period in Central Bedfordshire

The view from my table at Only BLU, Ailafushi (yes, it’s open ocean)

I visited the Maldives' largest underwater restaurant

Aldi expert Julie Ashfield shares five secrets about the chilled aisle (Photo: City Press / Adobe)

Aldi's five festive changes for Christmas

An espresso machine and hot chocolate maker are on offer in Aldi later this week

Bargain espresso machine for barista-style coffees on Specialbuys

Christmas markets: My ranking of the most popular foods and drinks from mulled wine to churros (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Christmas market food and drinks from best to worst

Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

spring rolls chinese food generic canva

Supermarket ready meal recalled over health alert

Wine offers for new customers can be very inviting

Best wine deals: How to save money and get free bottles for Christmas

The all-new Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster review: The best cheap family SUV just got even better