9 November 2026

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Stunning Bedford Blues serve up pre-Christmas treat with key win against Worcester

Bedford Blues extended their impressive unbeaten run in Champ Rugby on Saturday, scoring five tries as part of a superb 35-19 victory against Worcester Warriors...

Stoppage time woes strike again in Bedford Town home loss to Macclesfield

Bedford Town left the pitch at full-time a man up and a goal down for the third time in five games on Tuesday evening (16 December), as Macclesfield won 2-1, snatching a stoppage time...

Bedford Ath score sixth straight win with battling Daventry triumph

A gritty performance from Bedford Athletic earned them a 30-20 win at Daventry on Saturday to continue their fine form in RFU Regional Two Midlands East with the Christmas break...

Bedford Blues continue fine form in Penzance with another tight win against the Pirates

A late Will Maisey penalty ensured the Blues picked up maximum points in round ten of Champ Rugby, as Bedford beat Cornish Pirates for the fourth consecutive season at The Mennaye on Friday night...

McGowan’s Kory Chettle defeats Cambodia’s leading Muay Thai fighter to cap superb year

Kory Chettle, one of Bedford's many Muay Thai fighters, took a 14-hour flight on two weeks' notice, and proceeded to beat Cambodia's number one fighter at the nation's Water Festival in November...

GNG Volleyball Club adds new Women’s team – and they’re on the hunt for players

Fancy taking up a new hobby in the new year? The world of volleyball is about to grow in Bedford, as GNG Volleyball have expanded into a Women's side that will continue competing into 2026...

Bedford Town star fronts new Kappa range with stroll down memory lane

Bedford Town's Tyrone Marsh has scored 17 league goals and counting this season, but the in-form striker has now swapped his goalscoring boots for Italian sportswear, as he fronts Kappa's new...

Bedford Town and Real Bedford come from behind to beat Biggleswade opposition in County Cup

Neighbours, Bedford Town and Real Bedford are in line to face each other in the semi-final of the Bedfordshire Senior Cup after winning their respective quarter-final ties against Biggleswade opposition...

Bedford celebrates sporting success at the 30th Sports and Physical Activity Awards

The 30th edition of the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards took place at the Corn Exchange on Monday night with 14 awards handed out to the great and the good of Bedford's sporting scene...

Sargeant heroics keep Bedford Hockey Ladies top of the league at Christmas

Last minute heroics from Bedford Hockey Club Ladies' 1st XI goalkeeper, Leanne Sargeant helped keep her side top of the league heading into the Christmas break following a dramatic 4-3 victory...

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