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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 New Years Day fixture at Doncaster postponed

Bedford Blues had been hoping to build on Boxing Day's superlative win against Jersey Reds, but Covid has reared its ugly head...

Three straight wins for Bedford’s Water Polo team with convincing win against Spalding

Bedford's water polo side train at Robinson Pool on Thursday nights from 8.30pm and are competing very well in the Hertfordshire League, demonstrated by their third win in three...

Annual Boxing Day hockey fixture attracts fifty players to Chester Road

A gaggle of spectators watched from the rainy sidelines as over 50 players from across the county converged on Chester Road for the annual Boxing Day exhibition...

Brilliant Blues serve up Boxing Day bonanza to beat second-placed Jersey

If the game was anything like the 39-37 Bedford victory on Boxing Day 2016, the bumper Goldington Road were in for a real Christmas treat...

Bedford FC manager quits following controversial Bitcoin takeover

Jason Goldman and Martin Wells have both left Meadow Lane, citing the new ownership making their positions "untenable"...

Molly Lincoln hat-trick sees Bedford Hockey through in English Championships

A see-saw game against Leighton Buzzard resulted in a penalty shoot-out victory for Bedford Hockey Club as they opened up their cup campaign in style...

Bitcoin businessman Peter McCormack sets sights on Premier League after Bedford FC purchase

Despite a cash offer being turned down by rivals Bedford Town, the Bitcoin businessman has become the new owner of Bedford FC...

Local stars of sport celebrated in cut back Bedford Sports Awards

The 2021 edition of the Bedford Sports Awards recognised thirteen individual winners across a number of sports, but was unable to be held in person because of pandemic restrictions...

Bedford Town hit eight against relegation-threatened Wantage

Bedford Town were expected to beat their lowly opponents, but the manner of the win has sent a statement to their rivals...

Bedford Town retake league lead in see-saw title battle with Berkhamsted

Bedford Town are back on top of the pile in the Southern League, in what is turning into a two team shootout for the league title, with Kempston Rovers continuing to suffer...

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