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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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Dunk stars as Bedfordshire win one of two T20s against Buckinghamshire

Jamie Dunk's 37-ball 82 helped Bedfordshire to victory in one of their two NCCA T20 games against Buckinghamshire at Leighton Buzzard Cricket Club on Sunday, as they remain top...

Blues heartbreak as Worcester Warriors win Champ Rugby title at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues were unable to win their first second tier title in 28 years, as Worcester Warriors spoiled the Goldington Road party with a 27-14 triumph in the Champ Rugby play-off final...

Goldington Road sold out ahead of Bedford Blues’ Champ Rugby final against Worcester

Bedford Blues have a chance of lifting English rugby union's second tier championship for the first time since 1998, as Goldington Road prepares for a sell out Champ Rugby final against Worcester...

Bedfordian to take on sport through the night as part of “24 in 24” charity challenge

From touch rugby to rowing and from cycling to pilates, a Bedfordian is attempting a daunting challenge in aid of charity, MOVE Against Cancer. To play 24 sports in 24 hours...

Free sessions returning to Bedford’s tennis courts as council teams up with the NTA

Free tennis is returning to Bedford Park this summer as part of a new jointly-funded programme from Bedford Borough Council and the National Tennis Association (NTA)...

Bedfordshire CCC kick-start season with double T20 win in Wales

Bedfordshire County Cricket Club began their T20 competition in the best possible fashion, winning two games out of two against a strong Wales side at Sudbrook Cricket Club near the Welsh...

Biddenham Cricket Club off the mark with tight one-wicket win at Southill

Biddenham Cricket Club are on the board in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after a nervy one-wicket victory at Southill Park on Sunday (24 May)...

Bedford Blues to host Champ Rugby play-off final after Worcester shock Ealing

Bedford Blues will face Worcester in the play-off final of Champ Rugby after the Warriors stunned Ealing Trailfinders in the second play-off semi-final, winning 34-29 in a dramatic finish...

Marsh and Ashmore leave Bedford Town in double hammer blow to the Eagles

Two of Bedford Town's star players from last season, striker Tyrone Marsh and loanee goalkeeper, Nathan Ashmore will not be returning to The Eyrie for the 2026/27 season. Marsh, who scored...

Bedford Blues thrash Coventry to secure spot in Champ Rugby play-off final

Bedford Blues are in to next Sunday's Champ Rugby final after an exquisite second half display saw them thrash Coventry 58-24 in a party atmosphere at Goldington Road on Friday night...

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