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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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Blues cup campaign begins at Lady Bay against Nottingham

Bedford Blues have already beaten Nottingham twice this season, and they'll hope they can continue their good form as they visit Lady Bay under Friday night lights...

Bedford Blues Community merges with Blues Foundation to create one team

The Blues Foundation was set up in 2020 and following huge success with charitable projects, the Foundation has now merged with Bedford Blues Community to continue their great work...

Bedford’s Alex Walker leads GB4 Championship after Snetterton victory

18-year old Alex Walker has made the step up from the National Formula Ford Championship to the GB4 Championship as his career in single-seater racing accelerates...

Bedford Town thrash Wantage to take one step closer to the title

Bedford Town have taken another big step towards the Southern League Central Division One title with another thrashing of bottom of the table Wantage Town...

Bedford’s Caroline Collie called up to England Rugby League squad ahead of World Cup

Bedford Tigers' Caroline Collie is the first woman to be called up to England's performance squad while playing in the Women's Super League South division...

Final push for the Eagles as mammoth Southern League season draws to a close

This Saturday is the annual 'Non League Day' with Bedford Town urging the local community to come to The Eyrie to cheer on the Eagles as they push for the league title...

Bedford Town thrash local rivals Kempston Rovers to maintain four-point lead

The games continue to tick down for Bedford Town, who made light work of local rivals Kempston Rovers on Saturday to maintain their four point advantage over chasing Berkhamsted...

Blues storm to huge victory in season finale at London Scottish

Mike Rayer's 500th game in charge ended with an emphatic victory as Bedford Blues secured fifth place in the English Championship yesterday...

500 up for Mike Rayer as Blues league campaign ends in the capital

Mike Rayer is due to celebrate his 500th game in charge of Bedford Blues, and he'll hope to do so in style as his side travel to London Scottish in the final league game of the season...

Bumper weekend for the ever-growing Bedford Blues Junior section

While Bedford Blues' league season comes to a close this weekend, the junior section have been enjoying increased numbers and participation at Goldington Road...

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