9 November 2026

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The River Great Ouse to welcome 1,800 rowers for 160th Bedford Regatta

The River Great Ouse will once again be front and centre of attention on Saturday, 9 May as the Bedford Regatta returns for its 160th edition. With 1,800 competitors from 48 different clubs racing...

Bedfordshire Senior Cup Final to be played in July at The Eyrie

The Eagles will have home advantage in the much anticipated Bedfordshire Senior Cup final between Bedford Town and Real Bedford after it has been revealed the county's showpiece event...

Bedfordshire CCC knocked out of 50-over NCCA Trophy after three opening losses

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club are already out of one National Counties cricket competition, after suffering three losses out of three in the group stage of the 50-over NCCA Trophy...

Breaking News: Bedford Town announce Harry Smart as new manager

Bedford Town have announced Harry Smart as their new manager. Smart, who worked as Lee Bircham's assistant manager last season, takes the step up to lead the Eagles into their second season...

“Shambolic”: Real Bedford manager Rob Sinclair laments key penalty decision in play-off final

Real Bedford manager, Rob Sinclair has commented on the penalty decision in the 90th minute of their Southern League Premier Central play-off final against Spalding United, calling the decision...

Play-off heartbreak for Real Bedford after extra time loss at Spalding

Real Bedford's dreams of a fourth consecutive promotion are over after a controversial 4-2 loss after extra time in the Southern League Premier Central play-off final at Spalding United...

Mehmi ton helps Bedford to local bragging rights on first day of the new cricket season

A sensational innings of 116 not out from captain, Rohit Mehmi helped Bedford Cricket Club to their first ever win in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division, beating local rivals...

Four on the bounce? Real Bedford aim for non-league immortality in Southern League play-off final

Real Bedford will be aiming for a fourth consecutive promotion on Bank Holiday Monday (4 May), as they travel to the Sir Halley Stewart Field, home of Spalding United, hoping to make the jump...

Bedford Blues confirm home semi-final with battling victory over Chinnor

Bedford Blues sealed a sensational runner-up spot in Champ Rugby on Saturday (2 May), battling to a 30-28 victory over Chinnor, confirming a home play-off semi-final in English rugby's...

Real Bedford one game away from the National League after Kettering play-off win

Real Bedford are just one game away from the National League after outclassing Kettering Town to win 3-1 in Wednesday night's Southern League Premier Central play-off semi-final...

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