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Broadway Honey jumping a fence at Huntingdon

Huntingdon Races welcome fans for Community Day as rider celebrates first professional win

Broadway Honey continued her fine start to the season by completing a course double at Huntingdon on Sunday (1 November), giving her rider her first professional winner. The six-year...
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Scavengers Reign and winner, Nazare (right) jumping the last fence at Huntingdon.

Harry Cobden double headlines Huntingdon ahead of annual Community Raceday

Former champion jockey, Harry Cobden claimed two more wins to take his season's tally to 24 in the first of two race cards this week at Bedford's nearest track at Huntingdon on Wednesday...
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Broadway Honey jumping a fence at Huntingdon with other horses chasing in behind

Jumps racing returns to Huntingdon with course specialist leading the way

The jump season is slowly returning to horse racing tracks across the country, with Bedford's nearest course at Huntingdon welcoming its first meeting since May with a six-race card...
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Two children sitting on sofa using smartphone together sharing digital content online safety. Image: ShotPrime Studio/Shutterstock.

Guest column: Raising foundations in the digital age  

On 20 September 2026, the Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford, gave a sermon as part of the Sheriff of Bedfordshire's Justice Service at St Paul's Church, Bedford...
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Hockey players returned to the Chester Road pitches for Bedford Hockey Club's 'Return to Hockey' sessions.

Bedford Hockey Club prepares for new season with ‘Back to Hockey’ sessions

A four-week programme of Back to Hockey, at Bedford Hockey Club, has brought an influx of new players. The sessions, run by qualified club coaches and supported by existing members...
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Edelak jumps a hurdle under Harry Skelton at Huntingdon Races in May 2026

Jump season comes to a close at Huntingdon after busy May action

Horse racing action at Bedford's nearest track came to a close in the searing heat of Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), with familiar names in the winner's enclosure at Huntingdon...
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Braganza Bay jumping a hurdle at Huntingdon Racecourse in May 2026

Huntingdon Races to host ‘Syndicate Night’ encouraging locals into horseracing ownership

Bedford's nearest horse racing track at Huntingdon is hosting an RSA 'Syndicate Night' on Tuesday, 19 May in an effort to boost horseracing ownership. This comes after Huntingdon's...
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Veteran DJ and tastemaker, Colin Curtis leaning over some decks

Interview: Club culture with the legendary Colin Curtis

REMEDY has been hosting inclusive dance parties in Bedford since 2025. On Saturday (25 April), they are back at Dom Polski and this time, they have one of the UK’s most influential DJs and...
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A racehorse jumps a fence at Huntingdon Racecourse in February 2026

Champion jockey Sean Bowen features on seven-race card at busy Huntingdon

All the latest from Bedford's nearest jumps track as Secret Des Dieux looks set for Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park next month, after winning in impressive style at Huntingdon on Thursday...
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Act of Innocence with his team including jockey, Nico de Boinville and trainer, Nicky Henderson (right). Image: The Jockey Club

Big name trainers win at Huntingdon ahead of the prized Cheltenham Festival

February is a busy month for Bedford's nearest racecourse at Huntingdon, with some big name jockeys and trainers visiting the racecourse, ahead of a busy card during half-term week...
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An entrance to Putnoe Woods in Mowsbury Park showing its Green Flag award Image Bedford Independent

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Close up of police car with lights on

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Members of the Armed Forces march at the Armistice Day remembrance march across the Embankment in November 2025

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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