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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 Town fans on-side as the Eagles combat Lockdown 2.0

With a second national lockdown announced last week, all "non elite" football has been postponed until the beginning of December, but fans of the Eagles are remaining upbeat...

Flooding affects long-awaited Bedfordshire Schools scratch golf championships

The delayed Championships -the first to be held nationwide this year due to the pandemic - were halved due to torrential rain and heavy winds...

Bedford Blues prepare for January start despite second lockdown

The Championship are continuing with plans to begin the rugby season in January and asks for speculation of a blanket cancellation to stop immediately...

Bedford Town win in FA Trophy – but competition’s future in doubt

Bedford Town produced a fine comeback at Loughborough Dynamos in the FA Trophy, but the competition's future is in doubt due to Boris Johnson's announcement...

Bedford Hockey ladies continue fine form as three sides go top of the table

Three of Bedford Hockey Club's ladies teams have gone top of their respective divisions after another successful weekend across the Chester Road outfit. Five league matches into...

Super sub Tomlinson downs Yaxley in tight victory for Eagles

Connor Tomlinson's second half strike at Yaxley was enough to give Bedford Town their second 1-0 win in as many weeks as the Eagles went to within one point of top spot in...

Howe goal enough to see Bedford Town through in FA Trophy

Bedford Town's successful start under new manager Gary Setchell continued at the weekend thanks to a solitary goal from striker Rene Howe in their FA...

Unbeaten weekend for Bedford Hockey ladies on their travels

Bedford Hockey club were away on their travels last weekend after an abundance of home games the week before, with the ladies remaining unbeaten...

Mackail-Smith on target as Bedford Town secure two wins from two

Star man Craig-Mackail Smith backed up a goal on Tuesday night with another on Saturday as he helped Bedford Town to back-to-back victories in a successful week for the Eagles...

Ten goal thriller for the hockey men as ladies stay top of the league

Storm Alex did little to hold up the Women's 1st XI who beat East London 2-1 to remain top of their hockey division...

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