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Eagles dominate at Rushen and Diamonds but settle for 2-2 draw

After both being relegated from Step 3 football last season, Bedford faced Rushden & Diamonds in a pre-season friendly last night (Tuesday). The game, which took place at Hayden Road, kicked off at 7.45pm...

Bedford girls proving the future of football could be female

In 2022, The Lionesses won the Euros, marking the first time a senior English national football team has won a major championship since 1966, and one local girl is showing...

Inside the man vs fat football league tackling male obesity

The Man vs Fat football league is a nationwide initiative aimed at tacking the obesity epidemic amongst men as well as improving mental health..

Kick Off @ 3 puts call out for football teams to help end child exploitation

A national football tournament that aims to encourage positive relationships between the police and young people is coming to Bedford, thanks to funding by Bedfordshire’s Violence...

The girls of Scott Primary working with Arsenal to score a future in football

Off the back of the Lionesses' great success at the European Championships in the Summer at Wembley, Scott Primary School has been working with their young students to become active...

Opinion: Jumpers for goal posts or no ball games, please?

As I write this, there's a young lad practising his football skills on the green outside my house. He's already been out there for three hours with his rebounder net, running back and forth, practising...

New faces and new leagues as competitive football returns to Bedford

Everything you need to know ahead of the new non-league football season as the Borough's teams embark on another mammoth journey towards glory...

Former players and young fans describe “joy and pride” at England’s Euro victory

Jan Emms, who played football for England in the 1971 Women's World Cup, has described how she was overwhelmed by texts and messages last night (Sunday) after the 2022...

Kidlington vs Bedford Town abandoned at half-time due to “tunnel altercation”

Bedford Town's game at Kidlington in Southern League Central Division One was abandoned at half-time as the home team refused to come out for the second half...

Sanders wonder strike seals key win for Bedford Town

A wonder strike from centre back Charley Sanders sealed a well-earned victory against chasing Berkhamsted on a record-breaking day at The Eyrie...

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