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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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Mini Blues prepare for new season after pandemic lay off

While the men prepare for their return to a full rugby calendar, the 500+ members of the mini and junior Blues are also gearing themselves up for a return to the pitch...

Exciting new season on the horizon at Bedford Hockey Club as long wait for action ends

With local, regional and national titles on the line, Bedford Hockey Club are once again gearing up for a bumper season of action at Chester Road...

Bedford bounce back to bury Biggleswade in bank holiday clash

After goal fest to the season for the Eagles, a couple of tricky fixtures over the bank holiday weekend threatened to ruin their perfect start...

Three league titles complete perfect season for Bedford Cricket Club

With plenty to play for in the final weekend of the cricket season, Bedford Cricket Club completed their triple crown with a famous trio of victories...

Ten man Bedford Town continue fine form with FA Cup progression

The Eagles, who had Charley Sanders sent off in the second half, had not got past the first stage of the FA Cup since 2018...

Bedford Cricket Club take huge step towards Saturday title with nail-biting victory

Bedford Cricket Club have taken a huge step towards their divisional title in the Northamptonshire league with a key victory over local rivals, Kempston Hammers...

Bedford Blues sign key player from local rivals Ampthill ahead of pre-season

Ampthill have gone toe-to-toe with great success against their close rivals in recent years, but this time round will have to do so without one of their key men...

Bedford Town smash league new boys to set the early pace in Southern League

Nine goals in two games for the Eagles has sent a message out to the rest of the division that they may well be the team to be feared this season...

Bedford golfers swing into action to raise £4,000 for Sue Ryder hospice

Team Wilstead faced off against Team Houghton Conquest for the 14th edition of the Wilstead-Houghton Cup, which began in 2007 in aid of Sue Ryder Hospice...

Bedford’s Alex Walker dominates at Brands Hatch to lead Formula Ford Championship

Bedford's motor racing sensation, Alex Walker now leads the Formula Ford 1600 Championship after dominating at Brands Hatch with two race victories from three...

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