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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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Five star Eagles take a step further towards the league title

After last week's superb 2-0 win, it was imperative that Bedford Town continued their dominance and they did just that this afternoon at The Eyrie..

Sorry Blues fall by the wayside in Yorkshire as Knights stay second

Despite some first-half fight, second placed Doncaster Knights showed their class to deliver a fourth consecutive defeat for Bedford Blues...

Bedford Blues looking to bounce back at dangerous Doncaster Knights

Mike Rayer will be looking for a repeat of the opening home game of the season, where Bedford Blues saw off Doncaster with a fine 31-23 victory...

Bedford Hockey Club back in business with bonanza of goals

The milder weather brought a full return of a packed hockey schedule, with 53 goals scored across fifteen teams as the 1st XI's return to lay siege on the title...

Cryptocurrency company Gemini throw their weight behind Bedford FC

Gemini - the cryptocurrency platform owned by former US Olympian, Tyler Winklevoss, has joined Bedford FC's ambitious plans for the top by becoming their main shirt sponsor...

Sanders wonder strike seals key win for Bedford Town

A wonder strike from centre back Charley Sanders sealed a well-earned victory against chasing Berkhamsted on a record-breaking day at The Eyrie...

Rayer rings changes again as Bedford Blues look for first 2022 victory

Bedford Blues are yet to register a victory in 2022, and with Director of Rugby Mike Rayer making seven changes, the Blues are hoping to do the double over Hartpury...

Bedford Town vs Berkhamsted : Everything you need to know ahead of the match

Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's big game at The Eyrie, with Bedford Town urging locals to come down and support the Eagles...

Hockey Ladies fight back as injuries scupper Bedford indoor chances

Bedford Hockey Club's promising progress in the indoor arena has been cut short by a series of bizarre injuries, while the Ladies fight back in the outdoor game...

Crunch week for Bedford Town as chasing Berkhamsted close the gap

This Saturday sees the long-awaited clash between Berkhamsted and league leaders Bedford Town, a game that could go a long way in deciding the destination of the league title...

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