9 November 2026

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Bedford Town’s weekend win gives a welcome boost for tonight’s Peterborough clash

Bedford Town made it six games without loss as they beat visiting Yaxley in the first twenty minutes of the game. The win followed a goalless draw against Aylesbury United last Tuesday...

Turning up the heat on Polhill Avenue to help runner Ian train like a Spartan

The University of Bedfordshire has turned up the heat within its environmental chamber to help an athlete train for a gruelling 153 mile race in Greece’s...

Bedford humbled by rampant Ealing in opening championship cup fixture

The Blues kicked off their competitive season with a tough looking fixture at Goldington Road against Ealing Trailfinders; a side who are...

Kempston Rovers bow out of the League Cup

Rovers had to suffer another late goal, this time to exit the Southern League Cup. A stoppage time Aaron Smith goal was enough to send the Saints through in this encounter. The visitors couldn’t...

All 14 Bedford Hockey Club senior sides in action for friendlies

Last weekend saw all 14 of Bedford Hockey Club’s senior sides in action in friendly matches. Whilst wins are always good, and there were a number of those across the Club, including 6-0 victories...

Stately backdrop for Bedford Town as they secure North Leigh win

After a week's break Bedford Eagles travelled to leafy Oxfordshire for this league fixture against North Leigh. The surroundings more resembled a scene from Downton Abbey than a football...

Positives for Bedford Blues despite pre-season loss

There were positives to be taken from a gallant second half performance by Bedford Blues but they ultimately succumbed to Cardiff Blues by 39 - 14 on a warm Saturday afternoon at...

Bedford Town have time to regroup as they have a week with no matches.

Their Southern League Cup match against Peterborough Sports due to be played Tuesday has been postponed because of Sport's replay in the Emirates FA Cup. With no match last Saturday...

New season on the horizon for Bedford Blues

As the calendar ticks over to September, the start of the new Rugby Championship season is on the horizon with Bedford Blues looking to improve on their 3rd place finish in the last...

Izale brightens a McLeod-y day as as Rovers run riot over Wantage

Kempston Rovers manager Tony Joyce reshuffled his pack following the defeat on Bank Holiday Monday, with injuries and debuts changing the line up, Finlay Brennan was handed a start and...

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