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Left to right, Real Bedford CEO, Emma Firman, Grant Palmer's Commercial Manager, Thomas Manship and Bedford Town Chairman, Adrian Brown

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...
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A panoramic view of The Eyrie, home of Bedford Town FC

Bedford Town learn of first opponents as National League fixture lists released

Bedford Town are back in National League North ready for another fight to stay at step two, and today (Friday 10 July), they learnt of their opponents as the National League fixture lists...
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New Bedford Town manager, Harry Smart with an Eagles scarf at The Eyrie

Breaking News: Bedford Town announce Harry Smart as new manager

Bedford Town have announced Harry Smart as their new manager. Smart, who worked as Lee Bircham's assistant manager last season, takes the step up to lead the Eagles into their second season...
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Real Bedford's Conor Tee takes on a Leiston defender in November 2025

Real Bedford lose out to Leiston but a good night for Bedford Town

Real Bedford's preparation for the Southern League play-offs took a hit on Tuesday night, as they lost 1-0 to Leiston for the second time this season. However, it was a good night for Bedford Town...
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Bedford Hockey Club Ladies 1st XI lift the Hockey East Women's Premier Division title

Bedford Hockey Ladies crowned champions on final day of the season

Bedford Hockey Club Ladies 1st XI have been crowned champions of the East Women's Premier Division after their win against St Albans 2nd XI at Chester Road on Saturday...
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Bedford Hockey Club Ladies' 1st XI goalkeeper keeps out an opposition shot

Bedford Hockey Ladies cement promotion with comfortable win against Bishop’s Stortford

Despite their guaranteed promotion back to the National League after last weekend’s win, Bedford Hockey Club Ladies’ 1st XI weren’t going to rest on their laurels, taking on third in the table...
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Bedford Hockey Ladies 1st XI squad photo

Bedford Hockey Ladies secure National League return after Cambridge City thrashing

After a tough 2024-25 season saw relegation, Bedford’s women are returning to National League, having dominated the Premier Division in 2025-26. With three matches still to play...
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Bedford Hockey Club Ladies 1st XI celebrate a goal against Upminster in February 2026

Bedford Hockey Ladies maintain eight point lead at the top

The quest by Bedford Hockey Club’s Ladies’ 1st XI to return to the National League continue when they took on Upminster. They remain eight points clear of second placed, Broxbourne...
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Bedford Hockey Club Ladies' 1st XI player tackles a Cambridge opponent

Bedford Hockey Club Ladies take further step to National League return

The campaign to return to the National League continues for top of the table Bedford Hockey Club Ladies’ 1st XI, as their good form continued with a win over bottom of the table, Cambridge...
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The Ledger Stadium in April 2025

Real Bedford FC submit plans to upgrade facilities

Real Bedford FC has submitted a new planning application to upgrade facilities at the Ledger Stadium following promotion to Step 3 of the National League System.  The planning application...
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