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British netball athlete Jada Autumn on the court. Image EMMNA & London Pulse

Opinion: How Bedford can encourage its young sportswomen to keep playing, growing, and thriving

For many young girls across Bedford, getting involved in netball can be the first step to growing a passion for competitive sport. Local schools and clubs, including Real Bedford Netball...
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Teen strongman, Liam Stringer lifting weights at the Northamptonshire Strongest Man event

16-year old Bedfordian eyes Strongman Games debut in Florida

A 16-year old powerhouse from Wixams is on the hunt for funding to travel to Florida to compete in the Official Strongman Games, after winning the junior version of 'Midlands Strongest Man'...
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Equestrian rider, Harriet Ensor-Clinch and her striking bay gelding, Midnight Melvin.

Keysoe equestrian star to feature at the Horse of the Year Show

One of equestrian's most prized events awaits one equestrian rider from Keysoe, after she qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show at the third time of asking. Harriet Ensor-Clinch...
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Ethan Vernon (right) on the podium next to gold medal winner, Henry Hobbs and an Australian cyclist at the Commonwealth Games in July 2026

Ethan Vernon adds cycling bronze to gold as Commonwealth Games comes to an end

Cyclist Ethan Vernon capped an excellent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as he picked up a bronze medal in the Men's 10k Scratch race, adding it to a gold medal already won in the Team Pursuit...
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Ethan Vernon as part of the quartet for England in the Team Pursuit final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Bedford’s Ethan Vernon helps Team England win Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow

The full set of velodrome gold medals is in sight for Bedford's Ethan Vernon, who claimed Commonwealth Games gold yesterday (30 July) as part of an England quartet in the Team Pursuit...
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Team photo of the Bedford Ladies Tug of War team after the English Championships in June 2026

Bedford Ladies Tug of War team back on the medal hunt as major championships loom large

One of Bedford's strengths in the world of sport remains the tug of war arena, and the Bedfordshire Tug of War team have been front and centre of regional and national medal tables...
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Rear view of a blonde caucasian female padel player preparing to serve the ball on a blue padel court with her opponent blurred in the background. Image bbernard Shutterstock

The power of padel is coming to Bedford with brand new four-court centre

The sport of padel is beginning to take off across the country, and Bedford is soon to see its own centre opening in the heart of the town by a "community-focused" operator who say they...
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Ethan Vernon (second from the left) with his England Cycling teammates at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Bedford’s Ethan Vernon on the hunt for gold as Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow

Ethan Vernon will be looking to go one step further than recent silver medals in the velodrome, as the cyclist prepares for the latest edition of the Commonwealth Games taking place in Glasgow...
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Edelak jumps a hurdle under Harry Skelton at Huntingdon Races in May 2026

Jump season comes to a close at Huntingdon after busy May action

Horse racing action at Bedford's nearest track came to a close in the searing heat of Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), with familiar names in the winner's enclosure at Huntingdon...
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Braganza Bay jumping a hurdle at Huntingdon Racecourse in May 2026

Huntingdon Races to host ‘Syndicate Night’ encouraging locals into horseracing ownership

Bedford's nearest horse racing track at Huntingdon is hosting an RSA 'Syndicate Night' on Tuesday, 19 May in an effort to boost horseracing ownership. This comes after Huntingdon's...
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