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New 3G artificial pitch plans to join Kempston Rovers Football Club.

Kempston Rovers Football Club could have a new artificial pitch – if proposed plans get the go-ahead.A planning application for an Artificial Turf 3G pitch with floodlighting, fencing and hard standing at the club’s ground on...

“I felt like I’d been profiled” says swimmer singled out for modest swimwear

A regular user of Robinson Pool has told the Bedford Independent that she felt victimised and racially profiled for wearing modest swimwear. Bushra Hai, who frequently uses the...

Everyone welcome as Bedford Park celebrates its 500th parkrun

This Saturday (16 July) sees Bedford parkrun notch up its 500th event - and everyone’s welcome to help them celebrate and collect donations for Bedford Foodbank. The first parkrun in...

Bedford’s Alex Goulding sets second World Record on Italian TV show

Bedford's Alex Goulding already has one World Record, for the most side jump push ups in a single minute, set in July 2021 but now he has a second mention in the Guinness World Records...

Three straight wins for Bedford’s Water Polo team with convincing win against Spalding

Bedford's water polo side train at Robinson Pool on Thursday nights from 8.30pm and are competing very well in the Hertfordshire League, demonstrated by their third win in three...

Bedford’s Water Polo team return to Robinson Pool with an aim to conquer the water

Founded in 1979, Bedford's water polo team play in the Hertfordshire League and have returned to competition well with a comprehensive win against Milton Keynes...

Bedford Sports Awards return to celebrate local sporting heroes

After the pandemic cancelled 2020's event, the Bedford Sports Awards make a welcome return to the local sporting landscape this December...

Squash superstars visit Bedford’s Club Towers to kick off grand tour

Two of the sport's biggest British names visited Club Towers to kick off their 'Back to Squash' tour and reignite the sport after the struggles of the pandemic...

Bedford player to represent UK in Parkinson’s World Table Tennis Championships

Bedford Ladies Tug of War team to represent England on the world stage

The Bedford Ladies Tug of War team are one of the most successful in the country, and once again won the National Championships leading them to the world stage...

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