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Stock image of Bedford Town's Tyrone Marsh in away kit

Marsh sent off as nine-man Bedford Town lose comfortably at Buxton

Bedford Town's leading goalscorer, Tyrone Marsh and fellow attacker, Ellis Brown were both sent off as Bedford Town comfortably lost 3-0 at mid-table Buxton in National League North...
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Landscape view of Bedford Blues vs Nottingham at Goldington Road, with Fred Tuilagi running with the ball

Disappointing Blues lose second place again after Nottingham defeat

Bedford Blues are once again back to third in Champ Rugby after an abject 14-10 loss to Nottingham at Goldington Road on Saturday (21 March). In a game lacking quality, both sides traded...
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Real Bedford players in a huddle before their Southern League tie against Worcester City in March 2026

Real Bedford draw a blank against stubborn Worcester City

Real Bedford remain third in Southern League Premier Central despite failed efforts to break down a stubborn Worcester City at the Ledger Stadium on Tuesday, with the game finishing 0-0...
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Bedford Hockey Club Men's 1st XI score one of seven goals against Cambridge City

Men’s 1st XI lead the way with goal fest on President’s Day as more teams celebrate promotion

Cheered on by a large home crowd, including many former club players and local dignitaries on President’s Day at Bedford Hockey Club, the Men’s 1st XI put on an electrifying display...
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MMA fighter, Lindsey Payne celebrates victory in Manchester in March 2026

Combat success for Bedford fighters as Cunningham and Payne amongst “brutal” victors

It's been a successful weekend for Bedford's names in the world of combat sports, as Lindsey Payne won in the MMA cage, while a trio of Bedford-based Muay Thai fighters were winners in London...
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Bedford Town and Radcliffe battle for the ball in midfield at The Eyrie

Nugent winner gives Bedford Town valuable home win against Radcliffe

Ben Nugent's late winner was enough for Bedford Town to gain a valuable three points in a 1-0 home win against flailing Radcliffe in National League North on Saturday...
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Drew Richardson in midfield at Harborough Town

Real Bedford battle to decent draw at title chasing Harborough

Real Bedford battled to a 1-1 draw at title chasing, Harborough Town in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (14 March). Ben Stevens' strike three minutes into the second half was...
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Joe Johnson of Bedfordshire County Cricket Club

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club choose charity partner for 2026 season

With the new National Counties cricket season fast approaching, Bedfordshire County Cricket Club has announced its new charity partner for 2026 ahead of a busier than ever schedule...
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Real Bedford players celebrate a goal at Ledger Stadium

Real Bedford set up cup final against rivals Bedford Town after Leighton triumph

Real Bedford and Bedford Town will finally meet in a Bedfordshire Senior Cup final, after Real Bedford confirmed their spot in the county's showpiece event with a 2-1 victory over Leighton Town...
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Bedford Town players attack in their County Cup semi final against Biggleswade Town at The Eyrie

Bedford Town “second best” as they lose at home to Worksop

Bedford Town boss, Lee Bircham admitted his team were "second best" after a sub par showing against fellow National League strugglers, Worksop Town as they lost 2-0 at The Eyrie on Tuesday...
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