9 November 2026

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Former Bedford School cricketers cash in against Norfolk in National Counties clash

Former Bedford School students were front and centre of the latest round of red ball National Counties fixtures this week as Bedfordshire maintained their promotion push with a hard-fought draw...

Extended NC1 East fixture list for Bedford Blues Women released

Bedford Blues Women will face more competitive clashes this season as the extended NC1 East fixture list has been released, with fourteen league games to navigate for Eddie Rennell's side...

Real Bedford battle to stalemate at Needham Market

Real Bedford battled to a point in one of their longest away trips of the season on as they played out a 0-0 stalemate at last season's relegated National League North side, Needham Market...

Ickwell stamp authority on promotion race with Bedford CC double

Ickwell Cricket Club have one hand on the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One title, and a spot in the Premier Division, after defeating closest rivals, Bedford Cricket Club by five wickets...

Late Marsh equaliser helps Bedford Town to opening day point in National League North

Following an 18-season hiatus from the sixth tier of English football, a frantic late leveller at the Eyrie from local lad, Tyrone Marsh earned Bedford Town a precious 2-2 draw against Alfreton Town...

Real Bedford come from behind to open Southern League season with victory

Real Bedford's number nine, Joey Evans picked up where he left off last season with a goal either side of half-time to help his side to a 2-1 opening day victory against Spalding United...

National Powerboat champions crowned at Stewartby Water Sports Club

Seven powerboat racers celebrated national success on the waters of Stewartby Water Sports Club on Green Lane at the weekend in the culmination of the British Powerboat Championships...

Bedford Town and Real Bedford team up to offer free bus travel for football fans

The new non-league football season kicks off on 9 August, with both Bedford Town and Real Bedford at home to kick off their league campaigns and both clubs have collaborated to bring free bus travel...

Bedford Tigers keep up good form with North Herts Crusaders thrashing

Bedford Tigers solidified their status as one of the top three sides in rugby league's Southern Conference with a blistering 58-8 victory against bottom side, North Herts Crusaders on Saturday (2 August)...

Bedford CC reignite title challenge with Dunstable win

Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday 1st XI injected life into their Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One title battle with a comfortable five-wicket victory at Dunstable Town 2nd XI...

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