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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 Town name Paul Davis as new manager

Paul Davis joins with Bedford Town in 12th after a good run of form in the lead up to Christmas, and is joined by fellow coach Dan Nolan...

Sanders hat-trick helps Bedford Town thrash bottom side Rushden and Diamonds

A brilliant attacking display gave Bedford Town all three points in a Boxing Day classic at The Eyrie against a beleaguered Rushden and Diamonds...

Bedford Blues serve up festive feast in victory against Ampthill

A 5,000 capacity crowd at Goldington Road enjoyed another wonderful home performance from Bedford Blues who remain unbeaten at home heading in to 2023...

Bedford Blues ready for Boxing Day Ampthill sell out

Another Boxing Day, another sell out at Goldington Road as Bedford Blues welcome local rivals Ampthill for the latest instalment of the Battle of Bedfordshire...

Kempston Rovers manager Chris Nunn leaves for Rushden and Diamonds

Chris Nunn had led Kempston Rovers superbly for the first half of the season but now takes a step up to a club full of history...

Third time’s a charm as Eagles legend Rene Howe returns to Bedford Town

Rene Howe returns to Bedford Town for a third spell to help the Eagles stay in Step Three of the football pyramid...

Bedford celebrates sporting greatness at the Annual Bedford Sports Awards

Bedford Borough Council have announced this year's winners of the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards in a special ceremony held at the Corn Exchange on Monday night...

Bedford Tigers unveil new Head Coach and announce Challenge Cup return

Bedford Tigers are looking forward to an exciting 2023 where they will make their Betfred Challenge Cup return under a new Head Coach...

Bedford Blues survive late Nottingham scare to triumph at Goldington Road

Never ones for a straightforward victory, Bedford Blues saw off a late Nottingham comeback to secure the win by a single point...

Championship action resumes as the Blues welcome Nottingham to Goldington Road

League action resumes at Goldington Road on Saturday as Bedford Blues welcome the Championship's surprise package in Nottingham...

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