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Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Bedford Blues are up to fifth in Champ Rugby after Fred Tuilagi's 79th-minute try added an invaluable bonus point to a 40-27 victory against new boys, Blackheath on Saturday (7 November)...
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Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

A brace from Jordan Ponticelli and a bullet header from captain, Drew Richardson was enough to confirm back-to-back wins for Real Bedford as they beat Rushall Olympic 3-0 at the Ledger Stadium...
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Sarah and Fizz at the Living it Up Winter craft fair in November 2025

The festive season is here as the ‘Living it Up’ Winter Fair returns this November

With Halloween and Bonfire Night now behind us, attentions turns to Christmas and one Bedford-based charity is kicking off the festive season with the return of their popular Winter Fair...
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A group of council staff with an Improvement East Inclusion Award

Bedford Borough Council pick up two prizes at the Improvement East Inclusion Awards

Bedford Borough Council are celebrating two prizes at the Improvement East Inclusion Awards this week. The 'Team Around the School' pilot scheme won the 'Early Intervention' award...
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Screenshots of the Perch app

New free app launches to put Bedford’s independent businesses on the map

A new app to help shoppers find Bedford's independent businesses has now launched, and its creators say it will help connect the High Street, online businesses and customers...
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Panacea artwork by Jon Clark with the Beds Urban Sketchers in the background. Image Beds Urban Sketchers

Drawn to the Garden of Eden: Beds Urban Sketchers’ Panacea exhibition extended

Don’t miss your last chance to see the Panacea Museum’s latest exhibition, a display of work by the local art group Beds Urban Sketchers. This varied art exhibition opened in early summer...
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Broadway Honey jumping a fence at Huntingdon

Huntingdon Races welcome fans for Community Day as rider celebrates first professional win

Broadway Honey continued her fine start to the season by completing a course double at Huntingdon on Sunday (1 November), giving her rider her first professional winner. The six-year...
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Woman using a smartphone with one new email alert sign icon pop up above the phone. Image: oatawa/Shutterstock

Bedford Independent secures government grant to help bypass social media algorithms

Thanks to a £10,000 grant from the government's Local News Fund, the Bedford Independent is upgrading its digital newsletter platform to deliver daily news directly to readers...
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What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 November 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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Josh Allen and Ben Stevens high five after scoring a goal at Stourbridge under floodlights

Real Bedford rally for morale-boosting win at Anstey Nomads

Real Bedford once again went a goal down early on, but bounced back to register a much-needed 2-1 Southern League win at Anstey Nomads on Tuesday night (3 November)...
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