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Five changes as Bedford Blues look to reignite campaign at Richmond

The 20-10 defeat in the Battle of Bedfordshire has seen Bedford Blues slip to sixth in the Championship table, as they travel to ninth placed Richmond at the weekend looking to keep up the heat on the top half...

Frozen pitches scupper return to league action for Bedford Hockey sides

It was a tough and frustrating week for Bedford's hockey sides; frozen pitches taking control as the Hockey East league season returned from a winter break...

Ampthill steal the plaudits in Battle of Bedfordshire clash

Ampthill have been in the Championship since 2019 and have proven themselves to be no pushovers against their more prestigious local rivals...

Battle of Bedfordshire reignites as Bedford Blues change seven

Bedford Blues are looking for the Battle of Bedfordshire double after a frustrating few weeks since their blistering Boxing Day victory against Jersey...

Charles late show gives Kempston Rovers back-to-back wins in relegation scrap

Kempston Rovers had been leaking goals in the run up to Christmas, but a four game unbeaten run has opened up a cosy gap between the Walnuts and the relegation zone...

Bedford Hockey Club returns with successful indoor super six opener

Bedford Hockey Club returned to action after their extended winter break with a successful weekend in the indoor Super Sixes event in Nottingham...

Dramatic late winner keeps Bedford Town top of the league

Trailing 2-1 with the clock ticking past 90 minutes, Bedford Town were heading to defeat only for late drama to ensue...

Bedford Blues Women launch free ‘Train with the Team’ programme

The six week rugby themed programme begins on 15th January and is completely free to attend...

Bedford Blues New Years Day fixture at Doncaster postponed

Bedford Blues had been hoping to build on Boxing Day's superlative win against Jersey Reds, but Covid has reared its ugly head...

Three straight wins for Bedford’s Water Polo team with convincing win against Spalding

Bedford's water polo side train at Robinson Pool on Thursday nights from 8.30pm and are competing very well in the Hertfordshire League, demonstrated by their third win in three...

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