9 November 2026

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Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards inspires Bedford School pupils during special visit

Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards visited Bedford School to speak to pupils about his career, confidence in sport and the future of cricket, inspiring the next generation of players...

Bedford Blues arrange last minute trip to The Rec for Bath friendly

Bedford Blues have announced they will be returning to the home of the reigning Prem Rugby champions, Bath this Friday (13 March) in preparation for the final Champ Rugby stint...

Bedford Hockey Ladies cement promotion with comfortable win against Bishop’s Stortford

Despite their guaranteed promotion back to the National League after last weekend’s win, Bedford Hockey Club Ladies’ 1st XI weren’t going to rest on their laurels, taking on third in the table...

Bedford archery star is a triple European medallist after Indoor Championships in Bulgaria

Bedford's archery star, Illaria Knibb is celebrating a triple medal haul after winning a silver and two bronze medals at archery's European Indoor Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria...

Bedfordshire County lands ‘Respect in Golf’ award for pioneering mental health work

Bedfordshire County Golf Ltd has been named the winner of the 'Respect in Golf' prize at the 2026 England Golf Awards, recognising its pioneering work in bringing mental health awareness...

Bedford Ath qualify for play-offs with smashing win over Oadby

The end of season play-offs await as a comfortable afternoon for Bedford Athletic saw them brush visitors Oadby Wyggestonians aside 78-7 on Saturday afternoon (7 March)...

Bedford Town take another step to safety with battling stalemate in Spennymoor

Bedford Town have knocked another game off their National League North calendar, and put a bit more breathing space between them and the drop zone, after a battling 0-0 draw at Spennymoor...

Real Bedford stutter again in narrow loss at Quorn

Real Bedford's indifferent form of late continued in Loughborough, as Sam Warburton's only goal gave Quorn FC a 1-0 win against Rob Sinclair's side towards the top of Southern League...

Young Bedford footballer heading to Denmark to compete in elite Nørhalne Cup

Bedford's Shay Taylor is to embark on her first European football experience, after being selected to participate for the invitation only touring squad, Lynx Elite, aided by local business...

Bedford Athletics Stadium staff don their paint brushes to finish “well received” makeover

The sports hall at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium has received a refresh, after local people redecorated the 1,632 square feet over a two-week period, and has reportedly been received well...

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