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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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Second half confusion reigns as Blues lose to the Islanders

A bizarre five-minute period in the second half was the deciding factor as the Blues hosted the Islanders at Goldington Road...

The stars are aligned for Elstow rower Reed in his pursuit of Olympic glory

18-year old, George Reed, from Elstow, has a number of similarities with five-time Olympic Champion, Sir Steve Redgrave, and is looking for inspiration for his Olympic dream from Britain's most famous rower...

Bedford Blues put to the sword at impressive Cornish Pirates

Bedford Blues were looking for back-to-back Greene King IPA Championship wins in Penzance on Sunday lunchtime, but came up against stern opposition in the Cornish Pirates...

Blues withstand late Hartpury barrage to secure first league win

Bedford Blues secured a first league victory of the season under the Goldington Road floodlights, despite a late surge from a spirited Hartpury side...

Bedford Modern student signs lucrative contract with Luton Town

Jake Burger, a Year-11 student at Bedford Modern School, has signed a two-year contract with the Hatters which will see him play for the Under 18s - the first step on the road to a professional deal...

Last minute heartbreak for Blues in Championship opener

Bedford Blues looked to have nicked a tight and cagey Championship opener, only for Coventry's Tony Fenner to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat at the Butts Park Arena...

Resilient Ampthill exact revenge on the Blues at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues couldn't double up their Battle of Bedfordshire wins, as Ampthill secured a well-deserved 36-21 victory on a sunny afternoon at Goldington Road...

Southern League “all but over” as FA curtails football season

The FA have all but declared the Southern League season over - with 30 league games to be played - as Bedford Town's promotion hunt is delayed for yet another season...

Bedford Blues edge Ampthill in fiery pre-season battle

There was nothing friendly about the first of two 'Battle of Bedfordshire' games, as Bedford Blues pip local rivals Ampthill at Dillingham Park...

Huge Elijah Niko one of three new signings for Blues in last 24 hours

Barnstorming centre Elijah Niko is one of three signings for the Blues as they look to improve their squad for the season's opener against Coventry on 6th March...

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