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Gbenga Adeyi and Steve Davies in the final of the county closed squash championships in January 2026

Bedfordshire’s squash winners crowned in 2026 County Championships at Club Towers

After 140 matches, involving over 100 players across four days of competition, the county's latest squash champions have been crowned in the latest edition of the Bedfordshire Squash County...
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The Bedfordshire Super Vets rugby team at their latest charity match in Hertfordshire

Bedfordshire Super Vets raise money for Cure Parkinson’s in latest charity rugby venture

Bedfordshire's newest community rugby team were back in action over the weekend, as the Bedfordshire Super Vets renewed rivalries with their Hertfordshire counterparts, winning 56-44...
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Tyrone Marsh takes the ball away from a Kidderminster defender for Bedford Town at The Eyrie

Bedford Town battle to Kidderminster stalemate at The Eyrie

Bedford Town picked up an attritional if impressive point at home to Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday night, as Lee Bircham's side battled to a 0-0 draw against the play-off hopefuls...
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Bedford Hockey Club 6th XI in action at Chester Road

Table topping Ladies lead the way after successful Saturday for Bedford Hockey Club

It was a winning weekend for many of Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 adult squads, led by the Ladies’ 1st XI, who remain top of the table thanks to a 3-2 victory away at Broxbourne...
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A Real Bedford Women's player takes on a Lewes defender in an FAWNL game at The Eyrie

Real Bedford Women downed by last minute Lewes penalty

Real Bedford returned to home action following their 5-1 victory over Cheltenham Town on 4 January, but were edged out 2-1 by Lewes FC after conceding a late penalty in stoppage time...
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A Bedford Ath rugby player is tackled by two Kettering players

Bedford Ath narrowly beat Kettering to remain in play-off hunt

Bedford Athletic won a closely contested local derby at Kettering 15-5 on Saturday (24 January) to stay ahead of their rivals in the race for a Regional Two East Midlands play-off spot...
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Bedford Blues player scores a try against Coventry in January 2026

Bedford Blues battle back to maximum point victory against Coventry

Bedford Blues sealed their first victory of the new year with a thoroughly entertaining 38-31 victory over old rivals, Coventry at Goldington Road to maintain second place in Champ Rugby...
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Bedford Town celebrate a goal at Alfreton Town in January 2026

Marsh stunner seals Bedford Town smash and grab at Alfreton

Tyrone Marsh's 30-yard free kick was a sensational winner as Bedford Town sealed a key 2-1 victory at relegation threatened, Alfreton Town on Saturday (24 January)...
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Golfer, Luca Thompson at the Ladies European Tour Q-School event in Morocco in December 2025

Luca Thompson wins Ladies European Tour card after Q-School success in Morocco

Pavenham's Luca Thompson is looking ahead to more travels in 2026 after she won qualification for a number of events in the Ladies European Tour following the season-ending qualifying school...
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Brisca F1 racing driver, Callum Thornton

Full speed ahead for Bedford stock car racer after double award win

The new year represents new opportunities for one of Bedford's rising stars, after a breakthrough season in the British Stock Car Drivers Association Championship saw him win multiple awards...
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