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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 Women take huge step to promotion with win at Shelford

Today's convincing victory leave Bedford Blues Women with a 100% record in the NC3 Midlands (Central) division...

Last minute heartbreak at Richmond dents Bedford chances

A tight, well contested affair in Surrey was decided in the dying moments, with Bedford Blues unable to bounce back from defeat last weekend...

Five changes as Bedford Blues look to reignite campaign at Richmond

The 20-10 defeat in the Battle of Bedfordshire has seen Bedford Blues slip to sixth in the Championship table, as they travel to ninth placed Richmond at the weekend looking to keep up the heat on the top half...

Frozen pitches scupper return to league action for Bedford Hockey sides

It was a tough and frustrating week for Bedford's hockey sides; frozen pitches taking control as the Hockey East league season returned from a winter break...

Ampthill steal the plaudits in Battle of Bedfordshire clash

Ampthill have been in the Championship since 2019 and have proven themselves to be no pushovers against their more prestigious local rivals...

Battle of Bedfordshire reignites as Bedford Blues change seven

Bedford Blues are looking for the Battle of Bedfordshire double after a frustrating few weeks since their blistering Boxing Day victory against Jersey...

Charles late show gives Kempston Rovers back-to-back wins in relegation scrap

Kempston Rovers had been leaking goals in the run up to Christmas, but a four game unbeaten run has opened up a cosy gap between the Walnuts and the relegation zone...

Bedford Hockey Club returns with successful indoor super six opener

Bedford Hockey Club returned to action after their extended winter break with a successful weekend in the indoor Super Sixes event in Nottingham...

Dramatic late winner keeps Bedford Town top of the league

Trailing 2-1 with the clock ticking past 90 minutes, Bedford Town were heading to defeat only for late drama to ensue...

Bedford Blues Women launch free ‘Train with the Team’ programme

The six week rugby themed programme begins on 15th January and is completely free to attend...

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