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Peter McCormack

Real Bedford chairman fined by Bedfordshire FA for assault rifle photo

Peter McCormack, the co-owner and Chairman of Real Bedford FC, has been fined £30 by Bedfordshire FA in relation to an "improper conduct" charge after a photo of McCormack...
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Bedford Blues claim a lineout against Hartpury at Goldington Road in October 2024

Bedford Blues among Championship clubs to ask for vote of no confidence on RFU bosses

Bedford Blues are one of a number of clubs in English rugby's second tier to call for a vote of no confidence in the RFU's senior leadership after they released a collective statement on Monday...
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Bedford Athletic rugby player tackled by defending Sudbury player

Bedford Ath fall to Sudbury to remain bottom of the league

Bedford Athletic were defeated 31-10 at home to Sudbury on Saturday (7 December), condemning the Ath to their ninth defeat in eleven matches as the first half of the season...
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Bedford Blues in action against Ealing at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues narrowly lose out to Ealing in brutal Goldington Road conditions

Ealing Trailfinders proved why they are the favourites for the Championship title in grinding out another win on Bedford Blues' home patch on a brutal afternoon of rugby at Goldington Road...
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Will Maisey looks to pass in a Bedford Blues game against Ealing

Excellent Bedford Blues start to be tested against title favourites Ealing

Five wins from six Championship fixtures represent an excellent start for Bedford Blues in the Championship, but their credentials will be tested on Saturday (7 December) as they welcome...
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Lola Bracey celebrates winning the #LetGirlsPlay Lionesses' Legacy award with her team-mates in 2023

Young footballer takes on new challenge in promoting ‘biggest ever football session’

12-year old, Lola Bracey has already made a huge impact in local and national football circles in her aim to bring equal access to the game for girls, and now the Bedfordian footballer...
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Bedford Hockey Club Men's 2nd XI against Broxbourne

Goals and cards dominate Chester Road in another busy week for Bedford Hockey Club

It was a typically busy weekend for Bedford Hockey Club, with a full programme of matches across the 14 senior squads on Saturday, and Junior and Masters fixtures on Sunday...
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Michael Stephenson loses out on English light-heavyweight boxing title to unbeaten Jones

Bedford-born Michael Stephenson lost out on the English light-heavyweight boxing title to Troy Jones on Saturday (30 November) at Birmingham's 15,000 capacity BP Pulse Live...
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Bedford Athletic at fellow strugglers, Amersham and Chiltern

Bedford Ath fail to build on win in falling at bottom side Amersham

Bedford Athletic have fallen to the bottom of RFU Regional South East Division One after they were beaten 33-24 at bottom side Amersham & Chiltern on Saturday. In a battle between...
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Real Bedford cup run brought to an abrupt end at holders Hashtag

Real Bedford's excellent Women's National League Cup run came to a shuddering halt as they fell 4-0 in the quarter final to holders, Hashtag United on Sunday afternoon in Essex...
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