9 November 2026

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Southern Football League declared cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The Southern League, where Bedford Town and Kempston Rovers ply their trade, has been cancelled following a universal decision from the FA...

Championship rugby season declared over as Bedford Blues finish 8th

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has declared all rugby below the Premiership as finished for the season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic sweeping...

GB call up for Becca Scott, Bedford Modern para athlete

A Year 9 pupil from Bedford Modern School (BMS) has been invited got join the GB Para Athletics Programme, with the aim of preparing to compete in the...

Southern League football among latest coronavirus sporting casualties

The coronavirus outbreak, which has caused the postponement of sport across the world, has also affected the Southern League, where Bedford Town are...

Confident Blues face league leaders Newcastle under Friday night lights

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues look to take their imperious home form with them on the road against unbeaten Championship leaders...

Bedford hockey ladies keep up assault on the title

Bedford Ladies’ 1st's continued their press to overtake Barnes in the table when the Bedford squad travelled to Southgate...

Rovers beaten by high-flying Halesowen Town

Kempston Rovers were soundly beaten by a slick Halesowen side with two goals in each half, as the title favourites completed a league double over...

Bedford Blues announce short term deal for Will Maisey

Bedford Blues have announced the acquisition of outside-half Will Maisey from league rivals Coventry this afternoon, on a short-term deal until the end...

Late equaliser keeps Bedford Town’s slim play-off hopes alive

Bedford Town FC are still searching for an unlikely play-off spot as they head into the business end of the season. Things didn't start well...

Bedford hockey victories boost promotion chances

With Bedford’s first teams at either end of their respective tables, it was all to play for on Saturday, the Ladies having the potential for promotion to Division 1, whilst the Men are focusing on remaining in National League...

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