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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 Hockey Club complete clean sweep as league season hots up

A 13-0 win for the defending Ladies Masters Over-35s was the highlight of an imperious weekend on the hockey pitches of Bedford, with all sides claiming wins as the season hots up...

Bedford Town’s FA Trophy tie mysteriously abandoned in final minute

Breaking News from Bedford Town this evening as their FA Trophy 1st Round tie against Potters Bar Town abandoned in the final minute...

Bedford Town top of the table as fine form continues

Bedford Town have enjoyed the freedom of the Eyrie in recent weeks, but two closely contested victories prove they can also win ugly in their pursuit of the league title...

Bedford Hockey provide another stellar weekend of entertainment for #WatchYourHockey1s

It was the turn of the Men to impress for the #WatchYourHockey1s national event, and the entertainment didn't disappoint against Khalsa Leamington...

Blues humbled by rampant league leaders Ealing Trailfinders

Bedford Blues faced an almighty challenge as league leaders, Ealing Trailfinders came to town looking to stretch their lead at the top of the Championship...

Blues face toughest challenge yet as the Trailfinders come to town

Ealing Trailfinders sit top of the Championship table after a 101-7 drubbing of London Scottish last weekend and will provide a stern test for Bedford Blues on Saturday afternoon...

Bedford Town through to FA Trophy main draw with another victory

Gary Setchell's side have won nine on the bounce in league and cup with Bedford Town now into the main draw of the FA Trophy...

Teenage golfer ends season with second place at world-renowned Amateur Championship

At just 13 years of age, Roisin Scanlon has enjoyed a wonderful breakout season in the world of golf, competing well above her age group in the international arena...

Bedford’s #WatchYourHockey event scuppered by late Covid postponement

Bedford Hockey Club played host to another eventful weekend of games despite a late Covid-related postponement to the marquee #WatchYourHockey1s event...

Majestic Blues battle back to defeat third placed Hartpury

A classic flair-filled second half from Bedford Blues secured a superb away victory in Gloucestershire this afternoon...

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