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Real Bedford players celebrate a goal at Ledger Stadium

Allen brace not enough as Real Bedford draw against Needham Market

Real Bedford blew a two goal lead at home to Needham Market on Tuesday night (3 March), conceding an 86th minute equaliser to draw 2-2 in Southern League Premier Central. The Pirates...
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Bedford Hockey Ladies 1st XI squad photo

Bedford Hockey Ladies secure National League return after Cambridge City thrashing

After a tough 2024-25 season saw relegation, Bedford’s women are returning to National League, having dominated the Premier Division in 2025-26. With three matches still to play...
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Bedford Blues celebrate a try against Worcester Warriors at Goldington Road in December 2025

“There are still important questions to be answered” say Bedford Blues as rugby reacts to Prem ringfencing

Bedford Blues have acknowledged the "game needs change" but "there are still important questions to be answered", after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed an overhaul to the professional game...
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Luca Thompson in the third round of the NSW Open in Australia

Luca Thompson “will compete for a win in the future” after impressive European Tour debut

Bedford's Luca Thompson says she is "ready to compete for a win" after an excellent showing on her Ladies European Tour debut in the NSW Open at Wollongong Golf Club...
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A Bedford Athletic rugby player runs into a tackle at Northampton Old Scouts

Bedford Ath lose ground on the top after Northampton Old Scouts defeat

Bedford Athletic were well beaten away to Northampton Old Scouts by 37-15 on Saturday (28 February). Once again, the Bedford team found the challenge of a top three side too hot to handle...
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Two Bedford Blues players celebrate one of ten tries at Ampthill in October 2025

Bedford Blues back up to second after tight Caldy win

Bedford Blues regained second place in Champ Rugby thanks to a hard fought and gutsy 23-19 triumph against Caldy in round 19 of Champ Rugby on Saturday, off the back of an RFU announcement...
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Bedford Town's Tyrone Marsh takes on a Darlington player at The Eyrie

Bedford Town downed by Darlington in National League North

Bedford Town failed to make it three National League North wins on the bounce on Saturday (28 February) after they were downed 2-0 by high-flying Darlington in the north east...
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Some of the volunteers from Bedford Hockey Club who helped coach kids at Westfield Primary School

Hockey community out in force to coach the sport’s next generation

Over the past couple of months, an enthusiastic group of Bedford Hockey Club members have given up their spare time to make the sport of hockey accessible to over 130 youngsters...
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Swimathon President Duncan Goodhew MBE

Bedford’s swimmers urged to sign up for milestone 40th Swimathon

Swimmers from across the county are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026 on its 40th anniversary, raising money for a number of good causes. Pools set to take part include...
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A racehorse jumps a fence at Huntingdon Racecourse in February 2026

Champion jockey Sean Bowen features on seven-race card at busy Huntingdon

All the latest from Bedford's nearest jumps track as Secret Des Dieux looks set for Imperial Cup Day at Sandown Park next month, after winning in impressive style at Huntingdon on Thursday...
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