9 November 2026

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Kiala and Allen seal Real Bedford’s fifth win in five at Halesowen

Two goals in four second half minutes from CJ Kiala and in-form, Josh Allen secured Real Bedford's fifth win in five Southern League Premier Central games at Halesowen Town on Saturday...

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club on the hunt for rare silverware at T20 Finals Day

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club are on the hunt for their first national title since 2004 as one of four counties in the National Counties T20 Finals Day in High Wycombe on Sunday (30 August)...

Grant Palmer confirm another season of free bus travel for local football fans

Grant Palmer have confirmed the offer of free bus travel for fans of Bedford Town and Real Bedford is continuing for the 2026/27 season. Local fans can either show a valid matchday ticket...

Grassroots sports in Bedford face delays to new season due to drought conditions

Grassroots football and rugby face a delay to the start of their new seasons due to the unsafe pitch conditions caused by the summer's prolonged dry weather and lack of rain...

Real Bedford learn of first opponents in their latest shot at an FA Cup run

Real Bedford have learnt of their opponents for their first game in the FA Cup as they enter the competition at the first round qualifying round alongside fellow clubs at step three...

Opinion: How Bedford can encourage its young sportswomen to keep playing, growing, and thriving

For many young girls across Bedford, getting involved in netball can be the first step to growing a passion for competitive sport. Local schools and clubs, including Real Bedford Netball...

Queen’s Park Westfield see off Dunstable to take one step further towards Beds League title

Queen's Park Westfield are one step away from the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division title after a 90-run victory at Dunstable Town on Sunday (23 August). On their tails are Bedford...

Six of the best for Real as perfect Southern League start continues

Conor Tee scored a hat-trick as Real Bedford's perfect Southern League Premier Central start continued in style as they beat a soporific Stratford Town 6-1 at the Ledger Stadium...

Cole consolation as Bedford Town lose comfortably at Southport

Ryan Cole's first half header turned into a mere consolation as Bedford Town lost 4-1 in Merseyside, giving Southport their first victory of the new National League North season. A brace...

Bedford Blues smash Cambridge to retain Baker Brothers Cup at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues ran in 12 tries as they retained the Baker Brothers Cup in dominant fashion on Friday night, beating National One side, Cambridge 76-5 at Goldington Road...

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