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Callum Ebanks of Bedford Town

Bedford Town concede seven in Merthyr Town thrashing

Bedford Town suffered a first real National League thrashing on Saturday (14 February) as they lost 7-1 to National League North's surprise package, Merthyr Town in South Wales...
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Joey Conway of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle from a Doncaster player at Castle Park

Bedford Blues humbled by Doncaster as Castle Park curse continues

Bedford Blues' dire form at the home of Doncaster Knights, Castle Park continued on Saturday (14 February) as they shipped eight tries to comfortably lost 50-12 in round 17 of Champ Rugby...
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Conor Tee for Real Bedford

Tee tap in earns Real Bedford scrappy win over Stratford

Conor Tee's second half tap in earned Real Bedford an attritional but vital 1-0 win against a belligerent Stratford Town in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (14 February)...
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Rekha Sambli boxing at the Golden Girl Box Cup Championships in Sweden.

Bedford boxer wins world gold at largest female amateur tournament

Bedford's young boxing sensation, Rekha Kambli has picked up where she left off in 2025 with two mammoth victories on the international stage, including at the Golden Girl Box Cup Championship...
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Bedford Town players attack in their County Cup semi final against Biggleswade Town at The Eyrie

Ebanks brace helps Bedford Town to potential county cup final with Real Bedford

Two second half goals for Bedford Town striker, Callum Ebanks helped Bedford Town to a 4-2 win against Biggleswade Town on Tuesday night, helping them to a Bedfordshire Cup final...
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Germany's Allianz Arena lit up in the colours of the rainbow. Image: Designer Point / Pixabay

Opinion: The latest LGBT+ campaign arrives in football, but there is a far easier way to be supportive

February is LGBT+ History Month, and some of the focus is once again on the world of football, who kick off their latest LGBT+ awareness campaign this weekend, but we ask, what can you do to help...
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Kate Costin of Bedford Hockey Club Ladies 1st XI celebrates a goal

Bedford Hockey Ladies extend their league lead to seven with another convincing win

After second in the East Women’s Premier Division, Cambridge City, suffered a loss in their fixture at the weekend, Bedford Ladies’ 1st XI stretched their lead at the top to seven points...
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Act of Innocence with his team including jockey, Nico de Boinville and trainer, Nicky Henderson (right). Image: The Jockey Club

Big name trainers win at Huntingdon ahead of the prized Cheltenham Festival

February is a busy month for Bedford's nearest racecourse at Huntingdon, with some big name jockeys and trainers visiting the racecourse, ahead of a busy card during half-term week...
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Bedford Town's, Josh Castiglione up against a Chester defender at The Eyrie

Bedford Town suffer Chester sucker punch as injury time woes return

Bedford Town conceded twice in eight late second half minutes, including in the fourth minute of injury time, as they threw away a 1-0 lead after 87 minutes to lose 2-1 at home to Chester...
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Real Bedford players celebrate a goal at Stratford Town in November 2025

Real Bedford hold on to beat Royston for fifth win in a row

Real Bedford's good form continued in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (7 February) as they held on to beat Royston Town 2-1 at Garden Walk for a fifth consecutive win...
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