9 November 2026

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Opinion: Win or lose, this weekend proved Bedford backs the Blues and we’re all welcome in the ‘Blues Family’

Bedford Blues’ final against Worcester did not end as hoped, but it did not feel like defeat. Paul Hutchinson reflects on Goldington Road, the Blues family welcome, and why Bedford backs...

Dunk stars as Bedfordshire win one of two T20s against Buckinghamshire

Jamie Dunk's 37-ball 82 helped Bedfordshire to victory in one of their two NCCA T20 games against Buckinghamshire at Leighton Buzzard Cricket Club on Sunday, as they remain top...

Blues heartbreak as Worcester Warriors win Champ Rugby title at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues were unable to win their first second tier title in 28 years, as Worcester Warriors spoiled the Goldington Road party with a 27-14 triumph in the Champ Rugby play-off final...

Goldington Road sold out ahead of Bedford Blues’ Champ Rugby final against Worcester

Bedford Blues have a chance of lifting English rugby union's second tier championship for the first time since 1998, as Goldington Road prepares for a sell out Champ Rugby final against Worcester...

Free sessions returning to Bedford’s tennis courts as council teams up with the NTA

Free tennis is returning to Bedford Park this summer as part of a new jointly-funded programme from Bedford Borough Council and the National Tennis Association (NTA)...

Bedfordshire CCC kick-start season with double T20 win in Wales

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club began their T20 competition in the best possible fashion, winning two games out of two against a strong Wales side at Sudbrook Cricket Club near the Welsh...

Jump season comes to a close at Huntingdon after busy May action

Horse racing action at Bedford's nearest track came to a close in the searing heat of Bank Holiday Monday (25 May), with familiar names in the winner's enclosure at Huntingdon...

Biddenham Cricket Club off the mark with tight one-wicket win at Southill

Biddenham Cricket Club are on the board in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after a nervy one-wicket victory at Southill Park on Sunday (24 May)...

Bedford Blues to host Champ Rugby play-off final after Worcester shock Ealing

Bedford Blues will face Worcester in the play-off final of Champ Rugby after the Warriors stunned Ealing Trailfinders in the second play-off semi-final, winning 34-29 in a dramatic finish...

Marsh and Ashmore leave Bedford Town in double hammer blow to the Eagles

Two of Bedford Town's star players from last season, striker Tyrone Marsh and loanee goalkeeper, Nathan Ashmore will not be returning to The Eyrie for the 2026/27 season. Marsh, who scored...

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