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Agonising loss for Bedfordshire County Cricket Club after one-run defeat in T20 final

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club lost the National Counties T20 final by a single run against Berkshire in a dramatic yet agonising National Counties Finals Day at Wormsley Cricket Club...

Queen’s Park Westfield win nail-biter to claim maiden Bedfordshire County Cricket League title

Queen's Park Westfield won the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League with a game to spare after winning a nail-biting encounter against nearest rivals, Bedford on Sunday...

“We’re doing it for the joy”: My Girl The River prepares to launch fourth album ‘Manifest Good Things’

For Bedford-based Americana band My Girl The River, releasing music in 2026 isn't about chasing viral TikTok metrics or stressing over streaming figures. It is about authenticity, resilience...

Bedford Town survive lightning strike to beat Spennymoor at The Eyrie

An 18-minute delay for torrential rain and an apparent lightning strike did little to dampen the spirits of home fans at The Eyrie as Bedford Town posted their second win of the season against Spennymoor...

Kiala and Allen seal Real Bedford’s fifth win in five at Halesowen

Two goals in four second half minutes from CJ Kiala and in-form, Josh Allen secured Real Bedford's fifth win in five Southern League Premier Central games at Halesowen Town on Saturday...

Bedfordshire Police’s four-year fight for justice featured in new 24 Hours in Police Custody

This Sunday (30 August), a special double bill of Channel 4's 24 Hours in Police Custody will follow Bedfordshire Police detectives in a four-year fight for justice. The brand-new two-part...

Bedford Borough Council apologises and pays compensation after housing bidding blunder

Bedford Borough Council (BBC) has apologised to a resident and is paying her £250 for the distress caused after overlooking her for social housing properties...

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

When Carers in Bedfordshire lost its long-standing local authority contract to deliver adult care services in December, the charity faced a pivotal moment. The contract, awarded by...

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

When West End star and Pop Idol trailblazer Zoe Birkett steps onto the stage at Bromham's MillFest next month, she won't be commuting back to London when the curtain falls...

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

The family of Zandile Nothabo Khumalo has released a statement following the postponement of court proceedings in South Africa. The bodies of Zandile and her two daughters were...