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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 Blues legend Le Bourgeois returns to Goldington Road

It's been described as "the worst kept secret in Bedford", but the secret is now out as Bedford Blues legend, Michael Le Bourgeois returns as a player-coach for 2022/2023...

Bedford Cricket Club compete in first Women’s league game in county first

Bedford Cricket Club are one of seven teams across Bedfordshire competing in a first for the Women's game in the county...

Leading striker Rene Howe departs Bedford Town for second time

After scoring 33 goals in a successful season for the Eagles, star man Rene Howe has confirmed his departure ahead of the new season in Southern League Premier...

Double victory consolidates good start for Bedford Cricket Club

The Men's 1st XI's have had a solid May so far with a double win this weekend cementing their places towards the top of the league while the Women kick off their campaign tonight...

Stunning back nine helps Pavenham’s Luca Thompson to 2022 County Golf Championship

A remarkable back nine in the final of the 2022 Bedfordshire Ladies Championship helped Pavenham's Luca Thompson to a coveted trophy at South Beds Golf Club...

Five Bedford Blues players leave Goldington Road but Adamson re-signs

Bedford Blues have confirmed the departure of five players as they begin preparations for the 2022/23 season after finishing fifth in the Greene King Championship...

Bedford’s Alex Goulding becomes five-time Guinness World Record holder

Bedford's Alex Goulding already had two world records to his name but he has now added to his growing collection of Guinness World Records...

Solid start for Bedford Cricket Club as new season kicks in

2021 was as perfect a season as you can get for Bedford Cricket Club, with three league titles translating into three promotions into 2022...

Blues suffer agonising extra-time loss at the hands of the Pirates

A Championship Cup tie full of drama ended in agonising defeat for Bedford Blues in front of a lively Goldington Road crowd this afternoon...

River Great Ouse to welcome back Bedford Regatta this weekend

After a short break, the banks of the River Ouse are welcoming back the Bedford Regatta this weekend, signalling the resuming of side-by-side rowing racing...

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