9 November 2026

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12-year old Bedford goalkeeper called up to England ISFA squad

A young goalkeeper from Bedford is looking forward to the Summer, after earning a call-up to the England Independent Schools Football squad. 12-year old, Oscar Goodeve played...

Gay sends message to England selectors with big unbeaten century in Durham win

Emilio Gay hit his second century of the County Championship season as he helped Durham to a conclusive eight-wicket victory over Lancashire on Monday, aiding his England selection hopes...

Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets finish charity exhibition season against Middlesex

Bedfordshire's newest rugby venture powers on, as the Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets embarked on their latest charity mission in an exhibition match against their Middlesex counterparts...

Bedford Town stay up after final day draw against Scarborough

Lee Bircham's Bedford Town tenure came to a successful end, as his side won the point needed to secure another campaign in the National League for the Eagles, with Alfreton and Curzon Ashton...

Real Bedford prepare for play-offs with final day victory at Bromsgrove

Real Bedford prepared for next week's play-off campaign in the perfect style after a final day 3-1 away victory at Bromsgrove Sporting on Saturday (25 April). They go on to face Kettering Town...

Bumper crowd expected at The Eyrie as Bedford Town approach National League D-Day

For the third successive year, the fate of Bedford Town has come down to the final day of the football season, as the Eagles prepare for a relegation showdown as one of six potential clubs...

Young table tennis star wins silver at National Championships in Kettering

A young table tennis star is celebrating this week after scoring a silver medal at a national event held in Kettering. Sanav Sethi, 9, who is a member of Bedford Community Table Tennis Club...

Rival teams come together to remember ‘cornerstone of cricket’ Salamat Hussain

The new cricket season in Queen's Park has begun with a pre-season friendly between two rival sides in memory of a "legend of the local game", Salamat Hussain. Queen's Park Westfield...

Bedford golfer Luca Thompson wins prestigious Roehampton Gold Cup

Pavenham-based golfer, Luca Thompson has continued her fine start to a first season in the professional ranks with her first victory in 2026 at the prestigious Roehampton Ladies' Gold Cup Challenge...

Bedford Ath’s season is over after play-off defeat at Broadstreet

Bedford Athletic narrowly lost their first round promotion play off away to Broadstreet In Regional Two Midlands East, bringing a premature end to the the 2025-26 season...

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