Will Hooley, Author at Bedford Independent

“It’s been a joy to call Bedford home” farewell from Will Hooley

I can probably speak on behalf of the majority of the town. When you think about Bedford, the Blues is high on the list. The infamous Goldington Road ground nestles...

Opinion: Bedford Blues’ Will Hooley talks about RFU’s reaction to coronavirus

The Rugby Football Union (RFU), released in a statement on Monday (16 March), that “all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level” will be suspended until 17 April. The inevitable perhaps...

EXCLUSIVE: “Support from people back in Bedford was overwhelming” – Will Hooley

He's only been back in Bedford for a few days, but Will Hooley is already raring to get back into the swing of things at the Bedford Independent. Fresh from his World Cup...

USA will take strength from familiar England in World Cup battle

People will fully expect England to beat the United States today. That is entirely understandable: they have to be regarded as one of the World Cup...

Will Hooley meets: Laura Pagliaro, the Bedford boxer inspiring women into sport

Fast with her feet as well with her hands, the smiling enthusiastic character of Bedford amateur boxer Laura Pagliaro quite literally, as well as metaphorically, packs a punch. Through her day...

Bedford’s youth skydiving team flying high after World Indoor Skydiving Competition

Bedford's Skydiving Recruitz are flying high after fourth place finish at the Junior World Indoor Skydiving Competition in Lille, France. Following up on their successful third...

Bedford Town FC bolster squad with mix of youth and experience

Bedford Town has brought in a mix of youth and experience to bolster the squad ready for the race to playoff football. The Eagles have had a busy transfer period over March...

The battle of Bedford Borough as Rovers face Eagles this weekend

The Battle of Bedford Borough comes to The New Eyrie ground this Saturday as Bedford Town F.C take on Kempston Rovers. A struggling Rovers, sitting 15th in The Evo-Stik South Division One Central...

Bedford’s Blanchet makes dream come true with first cap for Canada

The Blues’ backrower, Justin Blanchet, became another member to be added to the international honours board at Goldington Road...

Get involved with charity KickOff@3 local football tournament

Bedfordshire Police are inviting local companies and businesses to sponsor the charity football tournament, KickOff@3. The event is part of a national initiative...