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Will Hooley

Sports Writer, Bedford Independent

Rovers frustrated after draw with Thame United

Kempston were made to settle for a point after a resolute display by ten man Thame. Thame United arrived at Hillgrounds sitting comfortably in the play off race, Rovers looking to pull away...
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Eagles still aiming for a playoff spot

Manager Jon Taylor believes his side still has the ability to make the play offs this season no matter how hard the challenge. This Saturday, Bedford Town F.C. travel to Bromsgrove Sporting...
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Bumper crowd expected as the Blues host London Irish challenge

Bedford will be hoping it’s fourth time lucky this weekend as they welcome league leaders London Irish to Goldington Road.
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Former Bedford School boy, Fraser Dingwall, takes England U20s captaincy

Former Bedford School boy, Fraser Dingwall, has been announced as captain for the England Under-20s for tonight's Six Nations opener against Ireland...
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Will Hooley meets… the Ouse Valley Eagles

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to sport in Bedford. Rugby and football dominate the headlines, but I decided to jump outside the box and discuss another oval ball game...
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Blues v Reds as Bedford face Jersey on their home turf

Bedford Blues face Jersey Reds in Round 12 of the Greene King IPA Championship later today, with a change to the starting line-up thanks to some injuries. Following a cracking but...
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Bedford Eagles coach relishing Chesterfield challenge

Bedford Town F.C. manager Jon Taylor believes that another cup upset can happen tomorrow in the second round of the FA Trophy away at National League side Chesterfield F.C...
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Eagles face biggest home game in a generation with FA Trophy replay

Bedford Town's ‘never-say-die’ performance at the weekend as earned themselves a FA Trophy first round replay against Aldershot Town at home this Tuesday night, 18 December...
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New signings could give Bedford Town FC end of season boost

Bedford Town FC manager, Jon Taylor, has agreed terms with new centre back Joe Steele and goal scorer Alex Cathline saying they can provide the boost Bedford need to end the season on a high.
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Momentum is key as Eagles face Aldershot in historic cup challenge

After getting through the qualifying rounds, Bedford Town F.C. will make history as they face Aldershot Town in the first round of the FA Trophy this Saturday...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council apologises and pays compensation after housing bidding blunder

Carers in Bedfordshire volunteer helping an older man with a jigsaw puzzle. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

Singer, actor, dancer and DJ Zoe Birkett is picuted sitting on the floor surrounded by DJ equipment ahead of her Diva Download show at MillFest

West End star Zoe Birkett talks MillFest, her 25-year career, and making a life in Bedfordshire

(l-) Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, known as Zandile, and daughters Nala and Natalie. Image: Supplied by Bedfordshire Police

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark MBE joins Bedford Modern School (BMS) September 2021

Former England rugby star signs up as local CIC ambassador

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