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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 and County athletes beat the competition as cross-country league concludes

Bedford and County Athletics Club competed in the Chiltern Cross Country League, which reached its gruelling conclusion at Campbell Park, Milton Keynes...

Blues condemn funding decision as Championship Rugby in jeopardy

The rugby community was rocked this morning with the announcement from the sport's governing body, the Rugby Football Union, that the funding for the...

Bedford hockey progress scuppered by Storm Ciara

Storm Ciara scuppered any chance of sport on Sunday, but Saturday saw plenty of action with some great results across Bedford Hockey Club...

Bedford Blues name side for visit of Coventry

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues face old rivals Coventry under the Friday night lights at Goldington Road, hoping to make it three home...

Sun, mud and ceilings for Bedford and County Athletes

Bedford and County athletes competed on the road in sunny Spain, over a muddy cross-country course in Scotland, and under cover at an indoor event in...

Ten man Rovers battle for deserved point

Dry January is over, as is Kempston’s point and goal drought, as they bravely fought back with a man disadvantage to secure a point...

Full hockey card in tough week for Bedford’s sides

It was a full fixture card on Saturday for the Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 senior teams, with six home and eight away matches...

Blues gain last-gasp victory against Jersey Reds

Bedford Blues were looking to extend their promising start to the calendar year as they hosted 4th placed Jersey Reds on a glorious if blustery day at...

Blues look for back-to-back home wins against Islanders

Mike Rayer has named his squad as Bedford Blues return home to battle Jersey Reds at Goldington Road this Saturday...

Thirteen hockey sides in action for Bedford over the weekend

It was yet another busy weekend across Bedford Hockey Club, with 13 of the club’s 14 senior teams in league action...

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