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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’ Martina Sharp called up to Slovakia Sevens for European Cup

After a successful season helping Bedford Blues Women gain promotion in their inaugural season, Martina Sharp has won a call up to her native Slovakia for the European Cup...

Goldington Road awaits as Bedford trail the Pirates by a single point

After seeing off Nottingham with ease last weekend, the challenge went up a notch in the pursuit of cup glory as Bedford Blues travelled to Penzance to face Cornish Pirates...

Bedford Town miss out on league and cup double after penalty shoot out loss

Bedford Town were on the wrong end of a shock cup final result last night after losing on penalties to Spartans South Midlands Premier side, Leighton Town...

Bedford Blues coast past Nottingham to secure cup quarter final

Bedford Blues took a 24-point advantage into this afternoon’s Championship Cup first round tie against Nottingham at Goldington Road...

Bedford’s Alex Walker extends lead at the top of GB4 Championship

18-year old Alex Walker has extended his lead at the top of the GB4 Championship after a successful bank holiday weekend event at Oulton Park...

Bedford Town are champions as Tomlinson double sees off Dunstable

Bedford Town have finally won a league title with two games to spare after beating AFC Dunstable 2-0 in front of over 800 fans...

Peter McCormack becomes Chairman as he completes Bedford FC takeover

Bedford bitcoin podcaster and businessman, Peter McCormack has announced he has completed his planned takeover of Bedford FC. McCormack, who has confirmed he will...

New season brings success for 14-year old Roisin Scanlon in Scottish Girls Open

Bedford golfer, Roisin Scanlon is still playing well above her age as the new season kicks off with a stunning Under-16 Scottish Open victory for the Bedford Girls School student...

Last minute drama gives Bedford Town huge win in title race

Bedford Town are a good bet for a late winner, and the latest drama has left Gary Setchell's side with one hand on the Southern League Central Division One title...

Adamson joins hundred club as Blues take first leg lead in Nottingham

After a three week break, Bedford Blues were raring to go in the first round of the Championship Cup as they travelled to Lady Bay in Nottingham...

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