Real Bedford unveils new football stadium plans

A non-league football club has unveiled plans for a new stadium and sports campus.

Real Bedford FC is looking to build on land at the International Athletics Stadium on Barkers Lane as part of its ambition to bring league football to the town.

The club, which is currently in the Southern League Division One Central, plays at McMullen Park next to Bedford Town in Cardington.

Co-owner Peter McCormack said the plans were at an early stage, that no decisions had yet been made and no proposals had been agreed with Bedford Borough Council.

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