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Two burns survivors receiving therapy through the Katie Piper Foundation Image Katie Piper Foundation

Rugby legend Jason Leonard OBE to headline charity gala for Katie Piper Foundation

A charity dinner at Bedford Blues' CMC Marquee featuring rugby legend Jason Leonard and a unique auction prize, raising funds for the Katie Piper Foundation will take place in September...
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A packed stand for the Champ Rugby League semi final against Coventry on 22 May 2026. Image: Bedford Blues/Facebook

Opinion: Win or lose, this weekend proved Bedford backs the Blues and we’re all welcome in the ‘Blues Family’

Bedford Blues’ final against Worcester did not end as hoped, but it did not feel like defeat. Paul Hutchinson reflects on Goldington Road, the Blues family welcome, and why Bedford backs...
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Beales is now half clean after Panther Plc cleaned the part they own, but the council has yet to complete the job on the side they're responsible for. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

23 January 2026: Half clean, Monsieur Mangetout, Distressing times, and Blues superstition. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
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Gareth Davies. Image: Bedford Blues

Tributes paid after ‘the heartbeat of Bedford Blues’ Gareth Davies dies aged 83

Fans of Bedford Blues and the wider sport of rugby union have been paying tribute to former player, team manager and President, Gareth Davies who has passed away at the age of 83 this week...
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Avril Lavigne on stage at TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions in Bedford Park. Image: Cuffe & Taylor.

Review: This ageing ‘Sk8ter Boi’ still has a crush on Avril

The sun was shining, people were smiling, it was the perfect day to kick off this year's Bedford Summer Sessions with Avril Lavine and what a gig it was. While live music in Bedford Park...
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