9 November 2026

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Queens Park Westfield skittle Biddenham to win Premier Division local derby

The latest round of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League saw two sides within a stone's throw of each face off in the Premier Division as Queens Park Westfield finally got off the mark...

Bedford Hockey Club boast two international stars in triumphant Four Nations

Bedford Hockey Club's, Vincent Pretorius and Dave Appleton were in action for their England Over 35s and Over 40s teams, respectively, in the Four Nations Competition at the weekend...

Bedford Blues score eleven more tries to thrash bottom side Cambridge

Bedford Blues are on the verge of confirming second place in the Championship after scoring 11 more tries in dismantling bottom side Cambridge 73-15 on Saturday; their 15th victory...

RFU announce revamped ‘Champ Rugby’ competition but promotion criteria remain

Bedford Blues will be one of 14 teams to compete in a revamped Championship for the 2025/26 season, renamed 'Champ Rugby' by the RFU, who have announced an overhaul of the league...

Bedford’s football clubs learn non-league fate for next season

Non-league football calendars for the 2025/26 season are being finalised across the country, and both Bedford Town and Real Bedford have learnt of their destinations for the new campaign...

Free coaching sessions served up at Bedford Park tennis courts

Free tennis sessions are being served up by Bedford Borough Council and the National Tennis Association (NTA) on Sunday, 18 May in Bedford Park. From 11.30am to 1.30pm, Bedfordians will have to chance to take part in free...

Rowing fans line the River Great Ouse to soak in the 159th Bedford Amateur Regatta

Rowing fans from across the UK and abroad lined the banks of the River Great Ouse on Saturday (10 May) as Bedford welcomed the nation's rowing community to the 159th Bedford Amateur Regatta...

Success across the ages for Bedford Hockey Club with summer approaching

Whilst the main league season for hockey is over, there was still plenty of master’s action taking place across the more senior age ranges of Bedford’s players in the past week. On Thursday 8 May...

Biddenham CC bounce back from dire opening weekend to beat favourites Flitwick

Biddenham Cricket Club are off the mark in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after beating perennial favourites, Flitwick by 76 runs on Sunday (11 May)...

Bedford Blues survive Ampthill comeback in derby epic

Bedford Blues held off a scintillating second half comeback from Bedfordshire rivals, Ampthill to take maximum points on Saturday (10 May) in a game that turned into a Championship epic...

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