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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.

Read more from Tom

Blues finish pre-season on a high as new league season looms large

A combative and competitive pre-season is done and dusted for the Blues with the Islanders on the horizon in their Championship opener...

FA Cup dream over for the Eagles after home loss to Welwyn

"We hit the self-destruct button" said manager Gary Setchell as Bedford Town's latest FA Cup journey ends in a disappointing home defeat...

Rowing teen aiming for £5,000 in quest to boost the Star Club

With the exceptional challenge completed, the rowing community are asking for the generosity of Bedfordians to help meet their target...

Early trophy for Bedford Hockey Club as teams secure early victories

With the new hockey season on the horizon, the club enjoyed a successful pre-season calendar including a first trophy for the year...

Squash superstars visit Bedford’s Club Towers to kick off grand tour

Two of the sport's biggest British names visited Club Towers to kick off their 'Back to Squash' tour and reignite the sport after the struggles of the pandemic...

Bedford Town worn down by Ware in defeat at The Eyrie

Two second half goals looked to have helped the Eagles avoid defeat, but their Hertfordshire opponents were not going to lie down that easily...

13-year old Roisin Scanlon stars in international team debut in Wales

13-year old Roisin Scanlon hit 7 birdies in a stunning 5&4 afternoon victory over her Welsh counterpart, with England recording a convincing win against Wales...

Bedford teen to take on momentous 100km rowing challenge for charity

13-year old Darcey Murphy is taking on a challenge that "most training Olympians wouldn't try" in an effort to raise money for Bedford's Star Club...

Nine man Eagles clinch victory in chaotic Friday night clash

A bizarre final ten minutes, that saw two Eagles sent off, capped a chaotic night in which Bedford Town squeezed home against a spirited Hertford side...

Last minute winner sees Bedford Town squeeze through in FA Cup

After a 0-0 draw on Saturday, Rene Howe's last-ditch goal in the Essex replay made sure Bedford Town's FA Cup journey continues...

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