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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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Bedford golfer, Luca Thompson hitting a driver at the Dutch Ladies Open as part of the Ladies European Tour

Luca Thompson one step from the Women’s Open after pre-qualifying success in Cheshire

Bedford golfer, Luca Thompson is just one tournament away from the Women's Open after squeezing through a pre-qualifying competition at Delamere Forest Golf Club in Cheshire...
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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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Bedford Town FC and Real Bedford FC logos merger graphic Images supplied by clubs

Bedford Town vs Real Bedford : Everything you need to know ahead of the pre-season cup final

For the first time since the takeover of the old Bedford FC in April 2022, next door neighbours Bedford Town and Real Bedford will take each other on in a competitive game...
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A Queen's Park Westfield 1st XI squad photo, in their maroon Sunday kits.

Queen’s Park Westfield extend lead at the top with tense win over Lutonian

Queen's Park Westfield's lead at the top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division now stands at 14 points after a tense nine-run victory over basement club, Lutonian...
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Real Bedford players celebrate a goal against Stratford Town at the Ledger Stadium in February 2026

Real Bedford look to bounce back from play-off pain as Southern League fixture list released

Real Bedford will kick off another Southern League Premier Central season against relegated Leamington at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday, 8 August as another step three campaign begins...
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Squad photo of Queen's Park Westfield 1st XI

Queen’s Park Westfield and Bedford CC locked at the top after big Sunday wins

Queen's Park Westfield and Bedford Cricket Club are locked at the top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division after two huge wins on Sunday (12 July). Westfield thrashed...
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Former rugby players, Mike Tindall, James Haskell and broadcaster, Alex Payne with two of Bedford's rugby fans

England rugby stars continue launch of new spirit range at Bedford’s Brewpoint

Local rugby fans were in for a treat on Thursday night (9 July), as former England stars, Mike Tindall and James Haskell were joined by broadcaster, Alex Payne to help launch their new gin...
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Five Bedford based women's cricketers on the balcony at Lord's

Bedford sports photographer to feature in special exhibition at Lord’s for first ever Women’s test match

As part of a historical cricket occasion, the MCC welcomed photographers to submit their imagery from the Women's community game, with one Bedford-based photographer making the cut...
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A panoramic view of The Eyrie, home of Bedford Town FC

Bedford Town learn of first opponents as National League fixture lists released

Bedford Town are back in National League North ready for another fight to stay at step two, and today (Friday 10 July), they learnt of their opponents as the National League fixture lists...
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