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Blues beaten by the Trailfinders at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues were looking to bounce back from a last minute defeat to Coventry last weekend as they faced Ealing Trailfinders for the second time...

Blues change four for Friday night lights

Friday Night Lights return to Goldington Road for the first time this season as Bedford Blues prepare to face Ealing Trailfinders in the Greene King IPA Championship...

EXCLUSIVE: “Support from people back in Bedford was overwhelming” – Will Hooley

He's only been back in Bedford for a few days, but Will Hooley is already raring to get back into the swing of things at the Bedford Independent. Fresh from his World Cup...

Paddleboard fancy dress along River Great Ouse this weekend

Paddlers from the Facebook social group 'East Of England Paddlesports' will be paddling through Bedford on Saturday for a fun fancy dress social. The group run various trips...

Bedford Town to host England legends game

Bedford Town are due to host a series of England legends in a unique football match at the Bright Management Stadium on Sunday 27 October in aid of local charities and the...

Ten man Rovers pay the penalty at Coleshill

Kempston suffered a bad day at the office in the Midlands on Saturday afternoon as they went down 4-1 to Coleshill. Kempston were torn apart in the first five minutes as the hosts...

Bedford Town pay tribute to late boss with thumping win

Bedford Town have had a tough time both on and off the field after the loss of club talisman David Taylor. Losses in the Southern League Cup to Biggleswade Town and Carlton Town in the...

Bedford Town Football saddened at sudden passing of club director

Bedford Town Football Club has said it is deeply saddened at the passing of their club director, David Taylor. David, who had been the club's director since January 2018 died...

Blues all set for Championship curtain-raiser

The Greene King IPA Championship kicks off this weekend with Bedford Blues heading up to Leeds on Sunday afternoon to face Yorkshire Carnegie at Emerald Headingley...

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