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Spicy Boxing Day scrap ends in another Bedford Blues defeat

The Blues were looking to kick start their league campaign on Boxing Day, beginning with a highly anticipated clash against local rivals Ampthill...
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Kempston Rovers earn early Christmas present

Kempston Rovers produced a perfect away performance to win at high flying Berkhamsted, with Jake Newman’s goal at the end of the first half enough to separate the two sides as Rovers...
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Bedford Blues set for Boxing Day bout

The first league meeting between the two teams sees Goldington Road sold out as Bedfordshire rugby fans come together in what is sure to be an enthralling encounter.​..
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Merry Christmas to all our readers – and Parkrunners

The traditional Christmas Parkrun will once again take place this morning (25 December) at 9am in Bedford Park. The timed 5km race is a regular fixture...
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Away performances bring Christmas cheer to Bedford hockey sides

With Christmas just around the corner, not all of Bedford’s teams were in action with six senior teams having fixtures on Saturday...
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Kempston Rovers ravaged by a stunning Aylesbury comeback

Kempston Rovers were suckered by second half comeback on a difficult afternoon, as Aylesbury United produced a stunning second half come back to take the win at an emotionally...
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Successful weekend for Bedford hockey sides

After the disappointment of last weekend’s match cancellations due to frozen pitches, this weekend was one which can be marked down as a pretty successful one for Bedford Hockey Club...
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Sporting talent on show at Bedford Sports Awards

Monday night (9 Dec) saw the very best of Bedford's sporting talent in one room with the town's 24th annual Bedford Sports Awards held at the Corn Exchange. There were a mighty 39...
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Another defeat results in cup exit for Blues

Bedford Blues hosted Coventry on Saturday afternoon at Goldington Road, hoping to make amends for the drubbing at the hands of Ealing Trailfinders last weekend...
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Crunch game as Blues face Coventry

Bedford Blues return to Championship Cup action this weekend as they face Coventry at Goldington Road on Saturday afternoon. Despite a humbling result at Ealing Trailfinders last weekend...
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