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Bedford Ath and Harpenden rugby sides contest a lineout

Bedford Ath blow half time lead to lose Harpenden basement battle

Bedford Athletic blew a 17-3 half-time lead to lose their key relegation battle 31-29 at Harpenden on Saturday (15 February), falling further from safety in RFU Regional South East Division One...
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Real Bedford celebrate a goal at the Ledger Stadium.

Real Bedford restore three point advantage with Enfield victory

Real Bedford once again opened up a three-point gap to title rivals Berkhamsted with a hard fought 3-1 victory against Enfield at a wet Ledger Stadium on Saturday (15 February)...
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Ampthill against Bedford Blues in the Premiership Cup

Bedford Blues finish cup campaign with Battle of Bedfordshire success

Bedford Blues finished off what has at times been a memorable Premiership Cup group stage with a combative 21-7 victory against Bedfordshire rivals, Ampthill at Olney Field on Saturday...
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Bedford Town celebrate goal at AFC Sudbury

Bedford Town battle to win at ten-man Sudbury to remain top

Bedford Town captain, Ryan Blake recovered from missing a first half penalty to score one of two Bedford Town goals as the Eagles scrapped their way to a 2-1 victory at AFC Sudbury...
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Alex Day for Bedford Blues against Ampthill at Goldington Road in April 2024

Bedford Blues to complete cup group stage at rivals Ampthill

The final round of the Premiership Cup pool stage is due to take place this weekend, and while Bedford Blues cannot qualify for the quarter-finals, a mouth-watering local derby...
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Bedford & County's cross country male athletes in the Chiltern League

Bedford and County athletes celebrate early season success

Athletes from Bedford and County Athletics Club were celebrating in the winner's enclosure on Saturday (8 February) as the club secured overall victory in the Chiltern League...
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Andrea Mason for Bedford Hockey Club

Bedford’s hockey masters trounce Broxbourne to progress

The highlight of Bedford Hockey Club’s performances over the weekend must surely be that of the Ladies’ Masters Over 45s. The squad had a trip to Broxbourne on Sunday for the...
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Bedford’s Maddie Axford celebrates first senior England hockey call up

This week could turn into a special occasion for one of Bedford's biggest hockey prospects, with Maddie Axford celebrating a call-up to the senior England squad for the first time...
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Group of athletes who benefited from GLL Sport Foundation

Applications still open for the GLL Sports Foundation grant

Applications for the 2025 GLL Sports Foundation Awards close on 20 February with the opportunity to gain additional funding and access to 'Better' branded facilities in Bedford...
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Leon Lobjoit celebrates scoring against Telford at The Eyrie

Bedford Town coast past Bromsgrove thanks to Lobjoit brace

Bedford Town are once more top of Southern League Premier Central after two goals either side of half-time for Leon Lobjoit and a Ryan Blake clincher secured all three points for...
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