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Two of Bedford Blues Women's player embrace after another victory at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues Women surge to the top of Championship Two after three opening wins

Bedford Blues Women have started the new season in top form, scoring 147 points in three wins, surging to the top of Women's Championship Midlands Two. A 60-12 victory over Lincoln...
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Stock image of Ben Stevens of Real Bedford

Real Bedford remain a point clear after draw with title challengers Bury Town

Real Bedford's single point advantage at the top of Southern League Premier Central remains after the Pirates battled to a 2-2 draw against nearest challengers, Bury Town on Tuesday...
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T'Sharne Gallimore of Bedford Town.

FA Cup heartbreak for Bedford Town who crash out on penalties in fourth qualifying round replay

Bedford Town have been denied a history-making first round tie against League One, Stockport County after crashing out of the FA Cup in the fourth qualifying round on penalties...
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Lewis Franklin of Bedford Town passes the ball between two yellow-shirted Cray Wanderers defenders at The Eyrie

Bedford Town one replay away from hosting League One opposition in the FA Cup

Bedford Town have been drawn at home again in the FA Cup, and will face League One opposition in the first round proper should they win their fourth qualifying round replay on Tuesday...
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A selection of participants in the Junior Aquathlon at Bedford Park in front of purple banners

185 sports mad youngsters enjoy 20th Bedford junior aquathlon

Now in its 20th year, the Bedford Junior Aquathlon continues to bring out an increasing number of sports mad youngsters in the town, with 185 runners and swimmers taking part...
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A Bedford Athletic rugby player races clear of Shelford opponents

Bedford Ath surrender perfect record with comfortable loss against Shelford

Bedford Athletic were well beaten 41-12 at home by Shelford in Regional Two Midlands East on Saturday (17 October). Having been 7-5 ahead at half time, the side were blown away...
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Bedford Town defender Lewis Franklin with the ball at The Eyrie

Bedford Town in the hat for FA Cup first round draw after Cray Wanderers stalemate

Bedford Town will join Football League clubs in the hat for the first round proper of the FA Cup, but will face another replay after a dour 0-0 stalemate against Isthmian League side, Cray Wanderers...
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Josh Allen (left) and Jordan Ponticelli (right) of Real Bedford celebrating a goal.

Real Bedford stay top after easy win at struggling Stamford

Real Bedford's lead at the top of Southern League Premier Central remained at a single point on Saturday (17 October) after a straightforward 4-0 away win at basement club, Stamford...
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Oisin Heffernan of Bedford Blues carries the ball into a Nottingham tackle at Lady Bay

Tuilagi and Adamson doubles help Bedford Blues to Nottingham triumph

Two second half tries apiece for Fred Tuilagi and Dean Adamson helped Bedford Blues to a valuable second consecutive maximum point victory in Nottingham on Friday night...
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(l-r) Alivia Usher-Harris and Bedford Independent sports editor Tom Carr Image Bedford Blues Women Bedford Independent

Bedford Independent backs Bedford Blues Women with player sponsorship

The Bedford Independent is extending its support of Bedford Blues by sponsoring women's team player Alivia Usher-Harris for the 2026/27 season. Alivia is a hooker for the squad...
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