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Tom Carr

Tom Carr is the Bedford Independent's Sport Editor, covering all sport in the Borough.

Tom has been front and centre of sport in the town since 2016, writing for various publications before joining the Bedford Independent team, primarily as the Bedford Blues reporter in August 2019.

Tom later stepped into the new role of Sport Editor in 2022, and has since written about a wide variety of sports across Bedford Borough, incorporating professional, semi-pro and grassroots sport.

As the Sport Editor of the Bedford Independent, Tom leads the title’s sporting coverage, with relationships across clubs, community groups and individuals who have gone on to make the professional game.

Born in Bedford, Tom has lived in the town all his life and has been part of multiple community clubs over the years, including Bedford Cricket Club, Bedford Park Rangers, and Riverside Tennis Club, among others.

He is also a qualified football referee and cricket umpire.

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Bedford Girls’ School announce new partnership with Bedford Hockey Club

Hockey opportunities are already aplenty in the town, but they're about to become larger as Bedford Girls' School has announced a new partnership with Bedford Hockey Club for the new season...

Andy’s Man Club among the beneficiaries as Bedfordshire Barbarians Super Vets return to action

One of the county's newest community rugby teams returned to action on Saturday (10 October), travelling to Kettering to kick off the latest of their charity 'Vets' matches...

Rugby club urges Bedfordians to fight the flab in Man vs Fat weight loss programme

A local club created for overweight men in Bedford is on the hunt for new members, as it looks to spread its wings and help more of the town's rugby-mad players get into sport, all while losing weight...

England opener Emilio Gay eyes up the Ashes after earning ECB central contract

Bedford's Emilio Gay has been awarded a central contract with the England cricket team following an opening summer of six test matches against New Zealand and Pakistan. The Durham opener...

13-year old who suffered life-changing stroke on the road to recovery with help of Robinson Pools

A 13-year old teenager from Bedfordshire is on the road to recovery with the help of Robinson Pools after he suffered a life-changing stroke during surgery to remove a brain tumour...

Bedford Blues break Champ Rugby duck with victory over Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues are on the board after securing a maximum point 38-14 victory over Cornish Pirates in Champ Rugby's late Saturday kick off. All five of the Blues' tries came from a much-improved...

Real Bedford’s perfect start is over after home draw against Bromsgrove

Real Bedford's perfect Southern League start has been dented, but a late equaliser saved a point against title rivals, Bromsgrove Sporting at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...

Late Moore winner condemns Bedford Town to late defeat at Chester

Bedford Town were downed by a late winner at Chester, losing 1-0 as National League North action returned on Saturday. Kofi Moore's 89th-minute strike was enough for the play-off...

Bedford Town one game from history after Wingate and Finchley FA Cup replay win

Bedford Town are just one game away from the first round proper of the FA Cup after a 3-1 replay success at Wingate and Finchley on Tuesday night. A brace from Louie Kudiabor and a now...

Bedford Town gain favourable FA Cup draw but face midweek replay first

Bedford Town will face another step three Isthmian Premier League club at home in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup, should they get past Tuesday night's third qualifying round replay...

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