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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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12-year old golfer Roisin Scanlon to make professional debut in Rose Series

Roisin Scanlon, a junior member at the Bedfordshire Golf Club, is to make history this week as the 12-year old competes in the final qualifier of the Rose Series event at The Shire Golf Club...

Another big name signing for Bedford Town as new season prep steps up

Bedford Town made a big statement to their league rivals this week, announcing the signing of Rob Sinclair...

New cricket season brings opening weekend victory for Bedford Cricket Club

This week saw the resumption of competitive cricket across the county as Bedford Cricket Club began their Northamptonshire County League season with a comfortable 65-run victory against Kettering...

Bedford Town aim high with big signings for new season

Bedford Town have been busy retaining players and making additions to their squad in preparation for the new season, thought to be starting in mid...

Bedford Blues announce strategic partnership with Northampton Saints

Bedford Blues have announced a strategic partnership with Premiership rugby club, Northampton Saints...

Three more players depart Goldington Road as Blues aim for new-look squad

Three more players have left Bedford Blues this week, making it seven big player departures in all as the Goldington Road outfit looks to make wholesale...

Bedford Hockey Club gears up for new season via Zoom

A first for Bedford Hockey Club has witnessed a highly successful AGM undertaken via Zoom, with a larger than usual attendance. The 2019-20 season had begun with a...

Bedford Town lose captain as three figureheads of the Eagles are released

Bedford Town Football Club have confirmed they will not be offering new deals to three of last seasons squad, including captain Callum Donnelly...

Bedford Blues launch Women’s side for 2020/21 season

Bedford Blues have launched a Women's side at Goldington Road, and will begin competing in the 2020/21 season...

Four big names leave Goldington Road in Blues revamp

Bedford Blues have announced the departure of four big names from their squad this afternoon. Winger Ryan Hutler and hooker Robbie Smith are joining backs Sam Leeming and...

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