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Bedford hockey player, Kelly Bingham in action for England Over 45s in Spain

Bingham scores to secure bronze medal for England Hockey masters in Spain

After dominating the pool stage of the competition, Bedford Hockey Club’s Kelly Bingham and her England Women’s over 45's team, faced off against Germany in the semi-finals...
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Biddenham condemn Flitwick to fifth straight loss as good Prem start continues

Biddenham Cricket Club are up to fourth in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League as their impressive start to life in the top tier continued with a 21-run victory over struggling Flitwick...
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Bedford Blues in action at Caldy in the Championship in May 2025

14-man Blues strike late to seal Championship campaign with Caldy win

Bedford Blues finished an impressive Championship season in dogged fashion on Saturday as a final minute Will Maisey penalty secured a 29-26 victory against Caldy at Paton Field...
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Kelly Bingham playing for Bedford Hockey Club

Bedford Hockey Club’s Bingham stars in European Masters

Bedford Hockey Club’s Ladies’ first team player, Kelly Bingham is currently representing England Women’s Over 45s in Valencia, whilst the squad participate in the European Masters...
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Bedford Cricket Club three from three after Ampthill victory

Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday 1st XI won the season's first big encounter towards the top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after they beat Ampthill's 1st XI by 82 runs in Division One...
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Will Maisey races clear of a tackle for Bedford Blues against Chinnor in May 2025

Nine-try Blues seal second place with another big win against Chinnor

Louis James scored a hat-trick of tries for Bedford Blues as they sealed their home season with another big points tally, eventually overpowering Chinnor 61-26 at Goldington Road on Saturday...
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Bedford Blues celebrate a try against Ampthill at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues aim for Chinnor revenge in final home game of the season

Bedford Blues will be looking to cap their home season in style on Saturday (24 May) as they welcome Chinnor to Goldington Road, aiming to seal second place in the Championship, as well as...
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Bedford Blues forwards coach Tom Cruse, (foreground) with Mike Rayer

Forwards coach Cruse to leave Bedford Blues for Worcester Warriors

Bedford Blues' forwards coach, Tom Cruse will leave the club at the end of the campaign after just a single season to take up an opportunity with newly reinstated, Worcester Warriors...
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Emilio Gay celebrates a half century for Durham

Bedford’s Emilio Gay rewarded for good form with England Lions call-up

Emilio Gay, originally from Bedford but now plying his trade up north with Durham, has been rewarded for an excellent start to this season's County Championship with an England call-up...
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Bedford Blues huddle after game against Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues announce nine summer departures from Goldington Road

With just two Championship fixtures remaining of the 2024/25 season, preparations for the next campaign are already well underway with nine players announced as leaving Goldington Road...
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