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Early trophy for Bedford Hockey Club as teams secure early victories

With the new hockey season on the horizon, the club enjoyed a successful pre-season calendar including a first trophy for the year...

Squash superstars visit Bedford’s Club Towers to kick off grand tour

Two of the sport's biggest British names visited Club Towers to kick off their 'Back to Squash' tour and reignite the sport after the struggles of the pandemic...

Bedford Town worn down by Ware in defeat at The Eyrie

Two second half goals looked to have helped the Eagles avoid defeat, but their Hertfordshire opponents were not going to lie down that easily...

13-year old Roisin Scanlon stars in international team debut in Wales

13-year old Roisin Scanlon hit 7 birdies in a stunning 5&4 afternoon victory over her Welsh counterpart, with England recording a convincing win against Wales...

Bedford teen to take on momentous 100km rowing challenge for charity

13-year old Darcey Murphy is taking on a challenge that "most training Olympians wouldn't try" in an effort to raise money for Bedford's Star Club...

Nine man Eagles clinch victory in chaotic Friday night clash

A bizarre final ten minutes, that saw two Eagles sent off, capped a chaotic night in which Bedford Town squeezed home against a spirited Hertford side...

Last minute winner sees Bedford Town squeeze through in FA Cup

After a 0-0 draw on Saturday, Rene Howe's last-ditch goal in the Essex replay made sure Bedford Town's FA Cup journey continues...

Nos’ Nosh no longer as Neil hangs up his apron

After 25 years, local legend Neil 'Nos' Thomas has decided to hang up his apron and retire as the Scrum Bar Kitchen at the Bedford Blues. Neil has been serving pre-match meals and...

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