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Bedford’s male force in a female-dominated sport tasked with boosting Netball nationwide

Bedford's Gary Burgess began netball umpiring at the University of Bedfordshire, and it has seen him fly all over the world on his way to becoming one of the sport's most recognisable faces...
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The red mist descends as Bedford Town fall from the top of the tree

Bedford Town had been top of the tree in Southern League Central Division One before two disappointing results in the past few days...
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Hockey Juniors strike gold on prosperous weekend for Bedford

The youngsters were top of the bill at Bedford Hockey Club, with the Under 8s returning with gold on a bumper weekend of hockey across the ages...
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14-man Blues walk the plank in Cornish Pirates defeat

The Blues were well on their way to challenging for a victory in Penzance before a moment of madness changed the game...
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Bedford Sports Awards return to celebrate local sporting heroes

After the pandemic cancelled 2020's event, the Bedford Sports Awards make a welcome return to the local sporting landscape this December...
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Bedford Town fight back to cling on to Southern League summit

Bedford Town were back in league action following a controversial weekend in the FA Trophy, looking to remain top of the tree in the Southern League...
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Potters Bar awarded abandoned FA Trophy tie as Bedford Town miss out

Saturday's FA Trophy abandonment left players and coaches confused, but the FA have now made a decision on who has won the tie...
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Bedford Hockey Club complete clean sweep as league season hots up

A 13-0 win for the defending Ladies Masters Over-35s was the highlight of an imperious weekend on the hockey pitches of Bedford, with all sides claiming wins as the season hots up...
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Bedford Town’s FA Trophy tie mysteriously abandoned in final minute

Breaking News from Bedford Town this evening as their FA Trophy 1st Round tie against Potters Bar Town abandoned in the final minute...
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Bedford Town top of the table as fine form continues

Bedford Town have enjoyed the freedom of the Eyrie in recent weeks, but two closely contested victories prove they can also win ugly in their pursuit of the league title...
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