Sport
Boulton backs Blues to overturn deficit at Newcastle
Phil Boulton says his ‘battled hardened’ Blues have what it takes to beat Newcastle Falcons in the RFU Championship final, despite trailing 18-9 after the first leg at Goldington Road, writes Michael Hann.
Rowers impress at annual regatta
Bedford Girls’ School achieved some outstanding results at the town’s annual regatta despite the wretched conditions.
Histon boss believes duo will take chance with Hatters
Histon boss Brian Page felt Jim Stevenson and Danny Fitzsimons made the only decision they could by joining Luton Town this week.
Fine medal haul for Modernian
Modernian Swimming Club’s U10 girls won an array of gold medals at the Mid Beds Open Meet.
PICTURES: Bedford Blues v Newcastle Falcons Picture gallery
Relive the big play-off final at Goldington Road with our gallery of pictures.
Football
Walker released by Hatters
Striker Dan Walker has not been offered a new contract by manager John Still and will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.
Cullen happy to feel wanted by Hatters
New Town signing Mark Cullen admitted the persistence of Hatters manager John Still was a major factor behind him agreeing to join, writes Mike Simmonds.
Cullen wants promotion for Luton Town
Striker Mark Cullen has only one thing on his mind next season, promotion, writes Mike Simmonds.
Committed Tyler had no desire to ever leave Kenilworth Road
Leaving Luton Town was never on goalkeeper Mark Tyler’s mind after he penned a new one-year deal at the club last week.
1 comment
Watkins slams former Hatters coach Emberson
Released midfielder Adam Watkins has launched a scathing attacking on his treatment at the hands of previous Town boss Paul Buckle and his coaching staff, writes Mike Simmonds.
Rugby Union
Rayer praises Blues afer first leg defeat to Falcons
Mike Rayer praised his side’s ‘pluck and courage’ in spite of their 18-9 defeat against Newcastle Falcons in the first-leg of the RFU Championship final at Goldington Road, writes Michael Hann.
Play-off final: Bedford Blues 9 Newcastle 18
Bedford Blues trail by nine points in the RFU Championship final after they suffered an 18-9 first-leg defeat against Newcastle Falcons at Goldington Road tonight, writes Michael Hann.
Skipper Fox: Bedford fans can make a huge difference
Blues skipper Darren Fox is looking forward to leading the team out in the first leg of the RFU Championship final against Newcastle Falcons.
Rayer: Blues need to put in a performance
Mike Rayer is hoping his side can ‘put in a performance’ against Falcons in the first-leg of the RFU Championship final at Goldington Road on Thursday night.
Blues Bassett named in Dream XV
Bedford Blues winger Josh Bassett has been named in the RFU Championship Dream XV for the second successive year.
Rugby League - Bedford Tigers
Tigers make a winning start to their East Premier campaign
East Premier League: Tigers 38 St Ives Roosters 20
Tigers look to silence Roosters in opener
Bedford Tigers have named their squad to face St Ives Roosters for their opening game in the East Premier Division on Sunday.
Cricket
Stubbings set to sign off as county captain
Steve Stubbings will captain Bedfordshire for the last time against Hertfordshire in an MCCA Trophy group match at Harpenden on Sunday.
Stubbings departure throws Bedfordshire into disarray
Bedfordshire’s plans for the season have been thrown into disarray by the appointment of Steve Stubbings as full-time Derbyshire coach.
Bedfordshire suffer narrow one-wicket defeat to Oxfordshire in opener
Bedfordshire lost their opening MCCA Trophy group match to Oxfordshire at Bicester on Sunday by one wicket as the home side snatched victory with two balls to spare.
Motor Sport
Brown powers to his second victory
Drag racer Paul Brown claimed his second win of the season at the National Drag Racing meeting oat Shakespeare County Raceway near Stratford-Upon-Avon at the weekend.
Water Sports
Modern crews enjoy regatta success
Bedford Modern School won six events at the Bedford Regatta, the biggest one-day regatta in the country, on Saturday, May 11.
International success for Bedford rower
Ex-Bedford Modern School and Bedford RC rower Alex Robertson won titles at the Ghent International Regatta at the weekend.
Local schools enjoy Bedford Regatta success
The 149th Bedford Regatta withstood the elements on Saturday to provide a large crowd with a feast of racing for almost 12 hours.
Viking’s Stott named in GB team for European Championships
Viking Kayak Club Olympic goal medallist Etienne Stott has been confirmed in Great Britain’s team for next month’s European Championships as well as several World Cup outings.
Other Sport
Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events
Bedford Girls’s School clean-up at Combined Events
National Sport
FA charge sees Townsend withdraw
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the Football Association with betting offences.
Froch desperate to enhance legacy
Carl Froch described his rematch with Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night as "the biggest night of my life" as he hopes to avenge his defeat by the Dane three years ago.
Rosberg takes Monaco pole
Nico Rosberg scored his third successive pole position as Mercedes locked out the front row for the second consecutive race.
Westwood happy to be in contention
Lee Westwood admits it will be ironic if his first victory since moving to Florida comes in England on Sunday, where the world number 12 could win his maiden BMW PGA Championship at the 20th attempt.
Aguero signs extension
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has underlined his commitment to the Barclays Premier League club by signing a one-year contract extension.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Bedford
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 5 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west
