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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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Premier League invests in Bedford football clubs to “COVID-proof” stadiums

The Premier League have today announced that four football clubs across Bedford Borough have received funding from the Premier League Matchday Support...

Gracie Wall reigns with U15 club pentathlon record as Storm Alex hits

Bedford and County Athletics Club’s Gracie Wall stormed to a new U15 Pentathlon record at Yeovil on Sunday (4 October), despite having to compete...

Last gasp equaliser from Captain Watson earns deserved point for Town

Gary Setchell's tenure as Bedford Town manager saw the Eagles secure two 1-1 draws in the past week to get the Eagles off the mark for the new season...

New (disrupted) hockey season begins with big victory for Ladies

A mere couple of weeks after a successful Masters run, Bedford Hockey Club were back on the field last weekend, welcoming in the new season...

Bedford Town appoint Gary Setchell as new manager

Bedford Town have wasted no time in announcing a new manager, a mere 48 hours after the resignation of former manager, Mark Ducket...

Bedford Town land former Scottish international striker Craig Mackail-Smith

What began as a tricky week for Bedford Town Football Club, has ended on a high as the club have announced the signing of former Scottish international...

Bedford Town FC manager “shock resignation” two games into new season

Bedford Town's manager Mark Ducket has announced his shock resignation this morning, citing "different opinions on some player recruitments" with...

Blues see red as Bedford Town fall to opening game loss

Proceedings did not go to plan for Bedford Town in their opening league game of the season, as they had two men sent off in a tame loss at Thame United...

Mini Blues back in socially-distanced training for new season

Under glorious sunshine, the players of Bedford Junior Blues enjoyed a return to training at Bedford Athletic Rugby Club...

Bedford hockey ladies land Over 35’s Investec Masters title

The Ladies Over 35's landed the much-coveted Tier 2 Investec Masters Title at the weekend with a 3-1 victory against Timperley from Greater Manchester...

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