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Jonny Huggins of Bedford Cricket Club

Huggins’ 150 helps Bedford batter Flitwick as Beds League returns

Jonathan Huggins' 150 from 109 balls helped Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday 1st XI maintain their 100% record towards the top of Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One as Bedford...
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Swimmer Maggie Cotter receives her GSF Certificate from Tom Wootton The Major of Bedford Borough Council (left) and GLL Chief Executive Peter Bundey (right)

62-year old transplant recipient among winners of GLL Sport Foundation grant

Twenty-eight athletes from across Bedford have been awarded a share of £18,900 in the latest awarding of GLL's Sport Foundation grants, including 62-year old swimmer, Maggie Cotter...
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Tui Uru in action for the Blues in 2022

Bedford Blues begin their squad rebuild with three familiar faces

Preparations for the new rugby union season are well underway at Goldington Road, and Mike Rayer has began to replace the nine names that have left Bedford Blues in the close season...
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The Ledger Stadium in April 2025

Real Bedford prepare for life at tier three as Women aim for “consolidation”

Real Bedford have been filling their trophy cabinets since Peter McCormack's takeover in April 2022, but both the Men and the Women's side face their toughest season yet at step three of non-league...
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Bedford Rowing Club in the background of rowers on the River Great Ouse

Help spread the word for Bedford Rowing Club’s latest restoration project

Bedford Rowing club, upon the banks of the River Great Ouse, has been a staple of the Embankment since 1886, welcoming the community through its doors and now they're asking for your help...
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DP World Tour winner to open Bedford and County Golf Club’s new ‘short game area’

It's a big week for all involved at Bedford and County Golf Club in Clapham, as a three-time DP World Tour winner will open a brand new 'short game practice area' at the club on Saturday 14 June...
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Commercial Director of Bedford Blues, Ben Howe at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues announce new Commercial Manager at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues may be making some personnel changes on the pitch at Goldington Road, but they are also welcoming new faces in the backroom team, as they welcome Ben Howe...
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left to right, Samantha DeCaprio, Jordan Cook and Sarah Sharp aboard Lissyegan Trendy

Wyboston amateur rider qualifies for Horse of the Year finals

The NEC in Birmingham awaits for one amateur horse rider from Wyboston after she qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year finals at a special qualifying event at the end of May...
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Leon Lobjoit of Bedford Town

Star striker Leon Lobjoit to leave Bedford Town but local lad Taylor joins

Bedford Town FC has announced last season's top scorer, Leon Lobjoit is to leave the club as he is unable to commit to step two football, but the blow was cushioned as local lad, Greg Taylor has joined...
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Dillon Basi with the South East Schools Championship golf title at Cainhoe Wood Golf Club

Bedford golfers win spots at English Schools National Golf Championship after Cainhoe Wood success

Two young golfers from Bedford have won a place at the English Schools National Championships after success at the South East Schools competition at Cainhoe Wood Golf Club in Shefford last week...
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