9 November 2026

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Champ Rugby season kicks off with tough test against Ealing at Goldington Road

After a pre-season lasting seven weeks and a build up to match, competitive rugby union is back at Goldington Road this weekend as Bedford Blues host reigning champions, Ealing Trailfinders...

Bedford Hockey Ladies gain first win after six-goal thriller at Chester Road

The Ladies’ 1st XI delighted the home crowd at the weekend when they stepped out to take on Chelmsford on the Chester Road pitches and beat their opponents 4-2 to claim their first victory...

Kempston Rovers players walk off the pitch following allegations of racial abuse at Harlow Town

Kempston Rovers players walked off the pitch in the 94th minute of their Spartans South Midlands Premier Division tie at Harlow Town on Saturday following allegations of racial abuse...

Real Bedford discover FA Cup opponents after first round qualifying draw

Real Bedford have found out who they will face in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup as they will hope to improve on last year's shock exit in the world's oldest knockout football cup competition...

Bedford Cricket Club hang on to promotion hopes after thrashing Flitwick

Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday 1st XI all but confirmed a play-off spot and continue to hold on to hopes of usurping Ickwell in Division One of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League...

Second half Southport strikes deny Bedford Town on Merseyside

Late strikes from Southport's Tom Moore and Sonny Hilton condemned Bedford Town to their first league defeat of the season as the Eagles fell 3-1 on Merseyside in National League North...

Real Bedford suffer first defeat after conceding late winner at Halesowen

Real Bedford conceded an 83rd minute winner as they fell 3-2 at last season's Southern League Premier Central's losing play-off semi-finalists, Halesowen Town on Saturday (16 August)...

Adamson scores one of eight tries in entertaining testimonial win over Blackheath

Dean Adamson was one of eight try scorers as the Bedford Blues winger celebrated his testimonial game in an entertaining 54-35 victory against a spirited Blackheath side at Goldington Road on Friday night...

Bedford Blues set for pre-season opener as club celebrate Adamson’s testimonial

The action down at Goldington Road begins earlier than usual as Bedford Blues stalwart, Dean Adamson celebrates his testimonial year with the honour of leading out his side in the pre-season opener...

Two Bedford tennis players appear at SW19 in the annual ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ national finals

Two of Bedford's tennis players have been reflecting on their opportunity to play on the hallowed courts of SW19, in the culmination of the annual 'Play Your Way to Wimbledon' event...

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