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Bedford Darts Coach Shaun Jacques in front of a dartboard

Darts coach becomes one of six worldwide to pass new advanced professional coaching course

A local darts coach is celebrating this week after becoming one of the very first Professional Darts Players Association level two coaches worldwide. Shaun Jacques, who was part of 195 original...
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Two hockey players battle for the ball on the blue-clad surface of Chester Road

Bedford Girls’ School announce new partnership with Bedford Hockey Club

Hockey opportunities are already aplenty in the town, but they're about to become larger as Bedford Girls' School has announced a new partnership with Bedford Hockey Club for the new season...
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The Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets team scrum down with their Northamptonshire counterparts

Andy’s Man Club among the beneficiaries as Bedfordshire Barbarians Super Vets return to action

One of the county's newest community rugby teams returned to action on Saturday (10 October), travelling to Kettering to kick off the latest of their charity 'Vets' matches...
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Bedford Hockey Club player Richard Evans celebrates a goal with two yellow-clad opposition players either side of him

Bedford’s men hit eight in eventful hockey card at Chester Road

There were nine wins and a draw across Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 senior squads at the weekend, with just four teams losing out on points. The Men’s 1st XI put on a fantastic display for the Chester...
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A rugby player at the Man vs Fat initiative looks for a pass surrounded by players

Rugby club urges Bedfordians to fight the flab in Man vs Fat weight loss programme

A local club created for overweight men in Bedford is on the hunt for new members, as it looks to spread its wings and help more of the town's rugby-mad players get into sport, all while losing weight...
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Emilio Gay celebrates a century for Durham in the County Championship

England opener Emilio Gay eyes up the Ashes after earning ECB central contract

Bedford's Emilio Gay has been awarded a central contract with the England cricket team following an opening summer of six test matches against New Zealand and Pakistan. The Durham opener...
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A Bedford Ath player in red holds off a Stamford defender

Bedford Ath edge past Stamford to maintain perfect league start

Bedford Athletic fought hard for a well earned 24-19 victory against a tenacious Stamford team to maintain their perfect league start in Regional Two Midlands East. The result was a reversal of the...
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Louis James and Michael Le Bourgeois celebrate a try wearing their pink Ladies Day kit, and Cornish Pirates players in the background

Bedford Blues break Champ Rugby duck with victory over Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues are on the board after securing a maximum point 38-14 victory over Cornish Pirates in Champ Rugby's late Saturday kick off. All five of the Blues' tries came from a much-improved...
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Ben Stevens of Real Bedford on the ball against Bromsgrove Sporting

Real Bedford’s perfect start is over after home draw against Bromsgrove

Real Bedford's perfect Southern League start has been dented, but a late equaliser saved a point against title rivals, Bromsgrove Sporting at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...
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A Chester player and a Bedford Town player battle for the ball

Late Moore winner condemns Bedford Town to late defeat at Chester

Bedford Town were downed by a late winner at Chester, losing 1-0 as National League North action returned on Saturday. Kofi Moore's 89th-minute strike was enough for the play-off...
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