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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 humble University of Birmingham with double hockey win

It was another successful week for Bedford Hockey Club with two convincing victories for the first teams against strong University of Birmingham opposition...

Howe’s hat trick gives Bedford Town comfortable win in Hertfordshire

Rene Howe's hot streak has taken the Eagles towards the summit of Southern League Central Division One after another comfortable win at The Eyrie...

Richmond hold firm to deny the Blues at Goldington Road

The Blues could have gone top of the Championship table this afternoon, but a Richmond side - enjoying a fine start of their own - stood in their way...

In form Eagles lose key player to local rivals Biggleswade Town

Dan Walker began the season in brilliant form for Bedford Town but had lost his place in the side following a three-match ban...

Juniors pick up silver as the seniors net two National League wins

The juniors stole the limelight at Bedford Hockey Club in the week with a silver medal in the Shefford & Sandy tournament while there were wins in the National League...

Soaring Eagles fly to fourth with convincing victories at The Eyrie

Bedford Town have enjoyed a prolific week in front of goal, progressing in the FA Trophy and making their way into the Southern League playoff positions...

History made at Goldington Road as Women open season with victory

There was an attendance of 400 at Goldington Road as the Women made their much-awaited debut at the iconic ground...

Flair-filled Blues keep Bedfordshire bragging rights with victory at Ampthill

After last week's superb victory, the Blues made the familiar trip across the B530 to local rivals Ampthill looking for the bragging rights...

Blues and Ampthill lock horns again in the Battle of Bedfordshire

The first of two league encounters between the local rivals are sure to be captivating if the pre-season games are anything to go by...

Bedford student wins double gold at British Schools International match

Lower Sixth student, Etienne Maughan has enjoyed a successful season across multiple disciplines in the world of Athletics, capping her year with a double gold...

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