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Queen Vic can switch on ruthless streak
Victoria Pendleton has been hailed for her ability to unearth a ruthless streak when she prepares to do battle in a cycling velodrome
Sophie seals Ludlow Cup
Sophie Hillier won the Ladies' County Golf Championship to take the Lady Ludlow Cup at the Bedfordshire and County Golf Club last week
Hill set for World Cup in Lucerne
Bedford's BG Rowing Team cox Phelan Hill has been named in the men's eight crew for the second World Cup of the 2012 season in Lucerne, Switzerland, from Saturday
Skelton still eyes Brit belt after home show restores faith in the fistic art
If the esteemed boxing scribe Pierce Egan were still alive today, one wonders what he would make of the sport. Given the recent negative headlines - the failed drugs tests of Lamont Peterson and Andre Berto, the antics of Messrs Haye and Chisora in Munich - he may well despair of the current fight scene
Skelton: 'I'm in the shape of my life'
Matt Skelton has claimed that he's never been in better shape ahead of his homecoming fight at Bedford Corn Exchange on Friday
Dickson-Earle won't forget Olympic Stadium experience in hurry
Euan Dickson-Earle admits he had to pinch himself after the Bedfordshire sprint hurdler saved his best for the big occasion at the Sainsbury's School Games
Bedford cox Hill wins silver at first World Cup of 2012
Bedford's GB cox Phelan Hill has held onto his seat for the 2012 season but couldn't hold onto a first-half lead over World Champions Germany in the first clash of 2012 between the men's eight rivals.
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More Local NewsLower school children take part in Walk to School week
A council is encouraging children and parents to take part in national Walk to School for a healthier lifestyle.
Lecturer claims students with children 'aren't getting support'
Students with children are not getting the support they need to succeed in higher education, says a researcher at the University of Bedfordshire.
Rail firm send youngsters on a day out at the beach
Bedford MP Richard Fuller and a Government Minister joined staff from First Capital Connect (FCC) and Network Rail (NR) to give a train load of youngsters and their families a day out at the seaside....
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MoreRonaldo shocked by Rio Euro absence
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Roy Hodgson has made a mistake by not picking his former Manchester United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012 but the Real Madrid star still believes England can do well.
Care taken over England return
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care is aiming to use Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Leicester to prove he is ready to reclaim the England number nine jersey.
More to come from Mourinho's Madrid
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes his team have played the best football in the world this year - and says they will only get better.
Drogba: It's Torres' time to shine
Didier Drogba maintains next season will see the best of Fernando Torres at Chelsea as the Ivory Coast striker prepares for life after Stamford Bridge.
