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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 Blues sweep aside Doncaster Knights at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues jumped up another place in the Greene King IPA Championship table on Saturday afternoon as they hosted Doncaster Knights...

Blues looking to continue 100% home record against the Knights

Mike Rayer has named his team as Bedford Blues look to maintain their 100% record at home in 2020 when Doncaster Knights visit Goldington Road tomorrow...

Bedford athletes strike gold in National Championships

Bedford and County Athletic Club's promising young high jumper, Gracie Wall, added another national title to her collection at the England Athletics...

Double loss for Men’s 1st team in windy hockey weekend

With further strong winds and heavy showers, most of Bedford Hockey Club’s senior sides will have been relieved to have had a rest day at the weekend...

Bedford Town thrown out of Bedfordshire Senior Cup

Bedford Town received word yesterday that they have been thrown out of the county's top cup competition, the Bedfordshire Senior Cup, after allegedly...

Bedford Town take derby day spoils in controversial win

Rovers succumbed to their eighth defeat in nine since Christmas at the hands of neighbours Bedford Town in a local derby clash at The Bright Management Eyrie...

Local derby hopes for Bedford Town and Kempston Rovers as both look for much-needed win

An action packed weekend of football is promised at the Bright Management Eyrie, provided the storms don't have the final say once again...

Second half comeback not enough as Rovers fall to defeat in Welwyn

Kempston Rovers were edged out on a wretched night in Hertfordshire, after a first half brace from home captain Dave Keenlyside proved to be enough as...

Bedford Hockey Club teams brave Storm Dennis to win important games

The adverse weather returned to create havoc for Bedford Hockey Club’s weekend fixtures, with four senior league games, in addition to the Boy’s Under 16s...

Blues change up for tough Ealing test in capital city

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues go in search of a first away victory at Ealing Trailfinders since October 2015 this Saturday. Following a...

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