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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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Rugby returns with Blues loss at Coventry while Ath pull off last-minute win

Bedford Blues were unable to break their Coventry jinx in their first Championship fixture on Friday night, but there was some cheer over at the Ath on the opening day...

Bedford Blues kick off new Championship season under the lights at old rivals Coventry

Mike Rayer begins his 18th year in charge of Bedford Blues as they kick off the new Championship season at a ground they haven't won at since 2008...

Bedford’s Luca Thompson claims County Champion of Champions title

Pavenham's Luca Thompson has already enjoyed a great season, and capped it off with a stylish victory in golf's Champion of Champions tournament at Woodhall Spa...

Blues Foundation partners with University of Bedfordshire for new sport degree

The new partnership will allow University of Bedfordshire students in the sport faculty to gain valuable career opportunities while assisting in the Foundation's wider aims...

Biddenham snatch Premier Division play off spot on dramatic final day

Biddenham Cricket Club thrashed Potton to take the Premier League play off spot by a single point as Bedford faltered at the final hurdle at The Bury...

Bedford Town overcome spirited Kempston to advance in FA Cup

Kempston Rovers have done excellently to reach the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round but were undone by The Eagles on Saturday afternoon...

Bedford’s Bullimore lands stellar performance for second at Burghley Horse Trials

Sarah Bullimore, from Keysoe, lead after Day 1 at the world famous horse trials, but lost out on gold despite a personal best and a Monday fall...

Second time lucky for Bedfordian show jumper after life-changing brain aneurysm

The former actor suffered a brain aneurysm in June 2021, but is now fundraising for his wife Faye to finally reach the European Veteran's Showjumping Championships in Germany...

Kempston Rovers draw Bedford Town in FA Cup as the Eagles ship eight

Bedford Town may have been promoted last season, but a local derby is forthcoming as Kempston Rovers draw the Eagles in the next round of the FA Cup...

Bedford exact revenge on Biddenham to move in to play off spot

Bedford Cricket Club took a big step towards the play-offs with a nervy win at Biddenham in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League yesterday...

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