9 November 2026

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Bedford Town progress in FA Trophy after shootout drama

Bedford Town picked up where they left off in October - and face National League opposition next - after late shootout drama in Biggleswade send them through in the FA Trophy.

Blues Women grill England stars in surprise Zoom call

The women and juniors of Bedford Blues were given a treat on Wednesday as England stars Natasha Mo Hunt and Lark Davies joined a Zoom...

Halo device credited for saving F1 star Grosjean tested at Cranfield

The halo head protection device that significantly contributed to F1 driver, Romain Grosjean escaping from his burning car at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, was tested extensively at Cranfield...

Nominate your local lockdown sporting heroes

Bedford Sports Awards 2020 may have had to be postponed until next year, but there's still the chance to recognise local lockdown sporting heroes...

Bedford Blues to benefit from £9m COVID emergency support fund

The £9m emergency support fund will be split between Championship clubs, but with the division already ravaged by financial restrictions introduced last year, some say the funding is not enough...

Bedford Town fans on-side as the Eagles combat Lockdown 2.0

With a second national lockdown announced last week, all "non elite" football has been postponed until the beginning of December, but fans of the Eagles are remaining upbeat...

Flooding affects long-awaited Bedfordshire Schools scratch golf championships

The delayed Championships -the first to be held nationwide this year due to the pandemic - were halved due to torrential rain and heavy winds...

Bedford Blues prepare for January start despite second lockdown

The Championship are continuing with plans to begin the rugby season in January and asks for speculation of a blanket cancellation to stop immediately...

Bedford Town win in FA Trophy – but competition’s future in doubt

Bedford Town produced a fine comeback at Loughborough Dynamos in the FA Trophy, but the competition's future is in doubt due to Boris Johnson's announcement...

Bedford Hockey ladies continue fine form as three sides go top of the table

Three of Bedford Hockey Club's ladies teams have gone top of their respective divisions after another successful weekend across the Chester Road outfit. Five league matches into...

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