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Blues comeback seals first league win against the Knights

Mike Rayer's side were looking to bounce back from defeat in Jersey last weekend as they hosted the Knights under the Goldington Road lights...
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Blues back under Friday night lights for the visit of the Knights

There's free entry for NHS staff in the Blues' opening home game of the season, with a full house expected for the visit of Doncaster Knights tomorrow night...
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Feisty draws kick off new National League season for Bedford Hockey Club

There were respectable draws for the men and the women as Bedford Hockey Club saw the start of their National League campaigns...
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Empty petrol fuel tank gauge petrol shortage

Fuel ‘shortage’ to blame as Bedford Town’s Tuesday night fixture postponed

Bedford Town's key away fixture at table-topping Berkhamsted on Tuesday evening is off after the Eagles' request for a postponement due to the nationwide fuel shortage was accepted...
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Defiant Blues lose Championship opener to the Islanders

The travelling Blues contingent were treated to a momentous second half comeback but it was not enough as the Blues fell short in the Channel Islands...
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New netball club in Great Denham look to reach next level with a paid coach

From the world of lockdown, emerged a netball club and with 35 members already, the club are on the lookout for a new paid coach to take the club to the next level...
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Bedford Hockey sing ‘Home Sweet Home’ after week one of the season

Home sweet home was the tune of the day at Bedford Hockey Club with the season kicking off with some fireworks at Chester Road...
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Blues finish pre-season on a high as new league season looms large

A combative and competitive pre-season is done and dusted for the Blues with the Islanders on the horizon in their Championship opener...
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FA Cup dream over for the Eagles after home loss to Welwyn

"We hit the self-destruct button" said manager Gary Setchell as Bedford Town's latest FA Cup journey ends in a disappointing home defeat...
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Rowing teen aiming for £5,000 in quest to boost the Star Club

With the exceptional challenge completed, the rowing community are asking for the generosity of Bedfordians to help meet their target...
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