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David Poole receives the Richardson Salvers trophy from Senior Men's Captain Chris Bareford

Poole pips Rose by a single point to win Bedford & County competition

Louis Walsh evades a tackle against Luton. Picture by Simon Gill.

Big game ahead for Eagles after County Cup exit

Bedford Athletic - brave fightback in vain in defeat at Shelford.

Bedford Athletic almost pull off unlikely win in game of two halves

Sean French (right) - hat-trick for Blues against Cambridge (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

French hat-trick as Blues soar to another big win

Carl Mensah scores Bedford's second goal on Saturday. Pic by Adrian Brown.

Win at Hertford keeps Eagles flying high

Tobias Elliot of Ampthill, right, was among Ampthill's try scorers last weekend. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

First away win for Ampthill as Parks stars

Bedford Town

Albie Hall on his goalscoring debut for Bedford. Photo by Adrian Brown

Hall strikes on debut as Eagles continue to soar
Bedford Town comfortably beat Stotfold 2-0 away to extend their unbeaten league run to 12 games.

The rain pours down at Bedford on Saturday. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Eagles game abandoned due to waterlogged pitch

Louis Walsh - hit the bar at Aylesbury. Photo by Simon Gill.

Frustration for Eagles in Aylesbury stalemate

Ryan Blake takes on Matlock's Joe West in Saturday's tie. Photo by Adrian Brown.

​Eagles exit Trophy while Amps hit eight

Bedford's Lynton Goss holds off a Welwyn player. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Round-up: Six in six for Eagles

Football

Louis Walsh - completes brace against Cirencester. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Ad Feature Another great week as Eagles fly high with two more wins for in-form Bedford

Louis Walsh scores the winning penalty in Sunday's FA Trophy shoot-out win for Bedford Town. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Football round-up: Trophy and Vase success

Bedford Town's Louis Walsh takes on a Gorleston defender. Photo by Adrian Brown.

Round-up: Eagles out of FA Cup, Rovers boss leaves

Alex Collard heads home Bedford Town's first goal at Aylesbury. Photo: Simon Gill.

Football round-up: Eagles win late

Archie McLelland shoots in the first clash between Bedford and Walthamstow. Photo by Tom Hall.

Eagles, Amps and Real all in good form

Shane Bush heads the winner for Bedford at Hadley. Photo: Adrian Brown.

Eagles go top while Joe stars for Real

Other Sport

Grace Endersby has been nominated for a top award

Local sports stars nominated for Sporting Champions Awards
Local sports stars Grace Endersby and Summer Sinfield-Vincent have been nominated for a prestigious award.

The winners of last year's awards - Photo Two-D Photography

Celebrate Bedford’s unsung sporting heroes as nominations for awards open

Dean Adamson was among Bedford's try scorers.

​Blues see off Tigers in cup

Football legend Brian Clough opening Carlton Squash Club

Harpur Trust gives grant to Bedford squash club originally opened by footballing...

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Ladies captain Debbie Newnham-Davies presents the trophy to Rabbit's Sarah Conroy.

Rabbits see off the Tigers at Bedford & County Golf Club

Dean Adamson - 120 tries for Bedford Blues (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images).

Adamson milestone as he leads fightback for Blues

Linda Stock - stableford competition winner.

Stableford success for Linda

Ampthill and Bedford rugby round-up.

Ampthill let it slip late on while Bedford Blues gain gritty win

Opening day late joy for Ampthill, but Bedford Blues lose at leaders.

Last play of game wins it for Ampthill

Action from Bedford Athletic's milestone win over Harpenden.

Bedford Athletic stun another top side in milestone game

Sean French was among the try scorers for Bedford.

Blues claim derby honours

Crews compete at Bedford Rowing Club Autumn Fours and Small Boats Head

Bedford Rowing Club Autumn Fours and Small Boats Head returns on 8 October

John and his wife Beasta with Store manager Carl Furnell

Opticians help visually-impaired bowler

Sarah Conroy won the Eclectic Cup.

Sarah wins Bedford & County's Eclectic Cup

Tom Whiteley of Leicester Tigers runs with the ball during the clash with Ampthill. (Photo by Graham Chadwick/Getty Images)

Blues win but Mob lose to Tigers

Blues scrum half James Lennon kicks upfield during the Premiership Rugby Cup match at Newcastle Falcons. Photo: Getty Images.

Falcons and Caldy prevail in cup clashes

The gin range will reflect rapidly changing trends. Image submitted.

Bedford Sainsbury's store one of 52 to roll out Rugby star-inspired spirit

Matt Worley of Bedford Blues is tackled during the game with Sale Sharks. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Premiership sides prevail​ in cup

Winner Tony Sinfield (left) receives the Bedford Hospital Cup from former Biggleswade Chronicle sports editor Alan Wooding.

Sinfield wins Bedford Hospital Cup

The Italians celebrate their win.

Italians claim golfing honours

Bedford lost their opening game.

​Athletic lose out in opener

Ramsey Dairi with the British Chess Trophy

10-year-old Bedford boy claims two chess champion titles