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News Homepage News Home National news Letters John Ball's Diary Steve Lowe on Sunday Videos Business Business News Bedford Jobs Business directory Want a local ... Jobs Homes Motors Directory Sport Sport Home Beijing Olympics 2008 National sport Bedford Blues Bedford Town FC Luton Town FC Leisure Leisure Home At the Movies The Scene Food & Drink Arts & Ent. Leisure Life Travel Crossword Travel Information Local Information Classifieds Dating Announcements RSS Feeds About us How to find us Subscriptions LSN Media Contact us Feedback	Victoria's secret: 'My support team' CYCLING Bedfordshire's Olympic Games cycling golden girl Victoria Pendleton has laid the credit for her success firmly at the door of her support team ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Gold is pay-off for Pendleton's perfect year CYCLING: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 Four-time world sprint champion Victoria Pendleton said it was a "dream come true" after she added an Olympic gold medal to her impressive collection by winning the women's spirnt competition ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Paula won't rule out London Olympics MARATHON: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 Paula Radcliffe has not ruled out a final stab at Olympic glory in London 2012 after finishing 23rd in Beijing. A lack of time to recover and prepare after being ... (17/08/2008) [Read More] Gail may call it a day following Olympics exit EXCLUSIVE FROM BEIJING Speaking exclusively to the Bedfordshire on Sunday from Beijing badminton star Gail Emms said it is 'highly unlikely' that she will continue with the sport ... (16/08/2008) [Read More] Gillingham 0 Luton 1 PICTURE SLIDESHOW Click here for match action from the Priestfield Stadium ... (16/08/2008) [More pictures] Early season win eludes Eagles after late penalty BY PHILIP AUGUST A controversial injury-time penalty denied the Eagles a deserved first-day victory at the Eyrie. Referee McCaul surprised all 22 players and everyone else inside the ground when he decided that ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Harford happy with Hatters' desire POST MATCH REACTION The first game of 2008 at Port Vale was the last time Hatters had won away from Kenilworth Road so Mick Harford was understandably boosted by yesterday's win ... (19/08/2008) [More reaction] Hatters win is first step to recovery BY TOM LEECH Minus 27 and counting... The Hatters recorded their first win of the season with a gutsy display that at last made a dent on their points deduction ... (19/08/2008) [Full Report] Ath announce new team for season RUGBY Back row forward Garry Acton has taken over the First XV captaincy at Bedford Athletic in his second year at the club ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] One last spanner from Bedfordshire? BY LANCE CHRISTOPHER Although bedfordshire are out of the race, there is still a slight chance they can affect the destination of the Eastern Division title of the Minor Counties Championship ... (16/08/2008) [Full Report] Amps in FA Cup 'giantkilling' form SATURDAY FOOTBALL REPORTS A huge result for Town as they defeated their visitors, who play in the league above. The first half saw Ampthill put a lot of pressure on as Cockfosters looked lost ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Impressive Blues slay Dragons BY SIMON HUTCHINSON If last weekend didn't have the Blues fans excited about the coming season then this Friday night showdown certainly would have ... (19/08/2008) [Full Report] Luton 2 Plymouth 0 PICTURE SLIDESHOW Click here for action of the Hatters' cup tie with the Pilgrims ... (19/08/2008) [More pictures] It's just one win warns Harford POST MATCH REACTION Luton boss, Mick Harford praised his team's giant killing cup win but issued a word of caution that they cannot afford to get carried away with the result ... (19/08/2008) [More reaction] Luton love the League Cup MATCH REPORT: LUTON 2 PLYMOUTH 0 First goals for Rossi Jarvis and Tristian Plummer in each half got Luton a first win under their belts, carrying their Carling Cup form from last season into this one of claiming the scalp of Championship opposition ... (19/08/2008) [Full Report] 'Tired' Blues notch up a hundred points BY SIMON HUTCHINSON Blues fans were treated to a try-fest in Norfolk as Bedford ran wild. The squad had spent the previous two days at an outdoor activity centre with director of rugby ... (10/08/2008) [Read More] Luton 1 Port Vale 3 PICTURE SLIDESHOW Click here for match action from the opening day of the 2008/09 season ... (09/08/2008) [More pictures] Harford heartened despite defeat POST MATCH REACTION Luton boss Mick Harford blamed individual errors on the opening day defeat to Port Vale. However he was more upbeat about the future of his new side that contained six players ... (19/08/2008) [More reaction] Everything right but kit and result BY TOM LEECH Dawn of a bright new era? Check. Returning hero? Check. Ready to battle against a gross injustice? Check. Losing to Port Vale... This wasn't in the script ... (19/08/2008) [Full Report] Vicram gets call from the ECB CRICKET Young bowling prodigy Vicram Sohal has been picked for the England Cricket Board (ECB) Midlands side ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] AJ happy to play near family again Bedford's most famous footballing son finally confirmed his move to Fulham this week. The England international striker refused to talk about the circumstances in which he left Everton ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Win chance to meet England star at free coaching event Get along to the Tesco Skills Roadshow in Bedford on Tuesday and have a chance of winning a coaching session with England international footballers Frank Lampard and Kelly Smith ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Eagles make it three in a row BY PHILIP AUGUST The Eagles finished their pre-season programme with a comfortable win yesterday at Barton Rovers. Neither side was at full strength with Bedford missing Colm Kierans, Rob Miller and Jamie Gould, while ... (12/08/2008) [Read More] Weather put paid to championship hope BY LANCE CHRISTOPER Bedfordshire go in to their last Minor Counties Championship game at Luton next weekend knowing whatever the result they cannot win the Eastern Division title ... (09/08/2008) [Full Report] Stots fight back for victory SATURDAY FOOTBALL REPORTS A tactical error in the second half allowed Stotfold to secure a convincing victory. An even first half saw the visitors take the lead in the sixth minute before Ryan Aldrin ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Players will be legends if they can avoid drop BY JAMES CUNLIFFE After splurging on 11 new players Luton Town boss Mick Harford this week said that the new faces can cement themselves as legends if the club beats relegation this season ... (09/08/2008) [Read more] Three more signings added to Luton revamp Luton Town have added three more signings to the eight that joined this week after the Football League approved them. Two terrace favourites have also been handed new contracts with more ... (19/08/2008) [Read more] Luton sign eight... and number could rise Luton Town have officially announced a bumper eight new signings and promised that it's not the end to their transfer splurge ... (08/08/2008) [Read more] Luton swoop for Canaries duo Luton Town have signed Norwich City teenagers Chris Martin and Michael Spillane on season-long loans ... (07/08/2008) [Read More] Karate kicking Nikki has eye on world KARATE A Biggleswade karate kid has won the county championships in preparation for the world tournament in Italy this October ... (05/08/2008) [Read More] Bedford to celebrate Olympic handover A flag raising ceremony at Bedford International Athletic Stadium is set to mark the hand over of the Olympic Flag to the United Kingdom during the Beijing Games' closing ceremony ... (05/08/2008) [Read More] Bedford athletes excelling says coach ATHLETICS Bedford and County Athletics Club middle distance coach, Philip O'Dell, has reflected on what is turning into one of his runners' best seasons in national competition ... (05/08/2008) [Read More] Blues sign up Saint on loan Bedford Blues have turned to their near neighbours Northampton Saints to sign Phil Hoy on loan for the coming season. Hoy, a 20-year-old second row forward ... (19/08/2008) [Full Report] Eagles continue pre-season success BY PHILIP AUGUST The Eagles secured a narrow win against the Saints in a fairly competitive friendly at their splendid new Rowley Park ground on Saturday ... (19/08/2008) [Full Report]	Bedfordshire athletes in Beijing OLYMPIC GAMES COVERAGE 2008 BEDFORDSHIRE on SUNDAY will keep you up-to-date with news of stars from Bedfordshire who will going for gold in the Olympics (09/08/2008) [Go to articles] Queen Vic gets gold CYCLING Victoria Pendleton romped to victory in the final of the women's sprint to claim her first Olympic gold medal ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Pendleton safely in semis CYCLING Victoria Pendleton has successfully navigated her way into the semi-finals of the women's sprint ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Hero Radcliffe shows heart to finish marathon MARATHON: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 A brave Paula Radcliffe's Olympics again ended in tears with her limping across the line in the marathon, finishing 23rd as her injuries and lack of preperation took their toll ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Pendleton breaks record to qualify CYCLING: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 Victoria Pendleton finally got her Olympics off to the best possible start, qualifying in first place with an Olympic record of 10.963 in the individual sprints ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] 'Proud' Emms makes tearful exit BADMINTON: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 A disappointed Gail Emms paid an emotional farewell to badminton after a quarter-final defeat in the Olympic mixed doubles saw her retire from the sport ... (14/08/2008) [Read More] Bedford's badminton belle bows out of sport with Beijing exit BADMINTON: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 Gail Emms's Olympic dream is over after her and partner Nathan Robertson were beaten in straight sets by Korean dup Lee Yongdae and Lee Hyojung ... (14/08/2008) [Read More] Paula not 100 per cent but defending champ out MARATHON: BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 Paula Radcliffe has received a boost to her dream of winning the Olympic marathon gold after the defending champion was forced to pull out ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] Win was 'for our country' says Emms BADMINTON Athens 2004 silver medallists Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson produced an outstanding performance to knock China's number two seeds out, with the Bedford girl saying: "This is the Olympic Games ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] I wish I had more time - Radcliffe BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 Paula Radcliffe wishes she had more time to recover from the thigh injury she suffered in May but has decided to "give it a go" in Sunday's Beijing Olympics marathon ... (12/08/2008) [Read More] Emms and Robertson through to quarter-finals BADMINTON An incredible comeback by Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson ensured the badminton duo progressed through to the Beijing Olympic quarter finals ... (19/08/2008) [Read More] British women fall to Chinese BADMINTON: BEIJING OLYMPICS Gail Emms and her partner Donna Kellog missed out on the quarter finals of the Olympic women's doubles competition after losing in straight games to the world number three seeds ... (19/08/2008) [Read more] So near yet so far for Emms and Kellog BADMINTON: BEIJING OLYMPICS Despite crashing out of Badminton's women's doubles Gail Emms has said that they had the Chinese number three seeds "rattled" ... (10/08/2008) [Read More]