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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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Gay sends message to England selectors with big unbeaten century in Durham win

Emilio Gay hit his second century of the County Championship season as he helped Durham to a conclusive eight-wicket victory over Lancashire on Monday, aiding his England selection hopes...

Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets finish charity exhibition season against Middlesex

Bedfordshire's newest rugby venture powers on, as the Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets embarked on their latest charity mission in an exhibition match against their Middlesex counterparts...

Real Bedford prepare for play-offs with final day victory at Bromsgrove

Real Bedford prepared for next week's play-off campaign in the perfect style after a final day 3-1 away victory at Bromsgrove Sporting on Saturday (25 April). They go on to face Kettering Town...

Bumper crowd expected at The Eyrie as Bedford Town approach National League D-Day

For the third successive year, the fate of Bedford Town has come down to the final day of the football season, as the Eagles prepare for a relegation showdown as one of six potential clubs...

Young table tennis star wins silver at National Championships in Kettering

A young table tennis star is celebrating this week after scoring a silver medal at a national event held in Kettering. Sanav Sethi, 9, who is a member of Bedford Community Table Tennis Club...

Rival teams come together to remember ‘cornerstone of cricket’ Salamat Hussain

The new cricket season in Queen's Park has begun with a pre-season friendly between two rival sides in memory of a "legend of the local game", Salamat Hussain. Queen's Park Westfield...

Bedford golfer Luca Thompson wins prestigious Roehampton Gold Cup

Pavenham-based golfer, Luca Thompson has continued her fine start to a first season in the professional ranks with her first victory in 2026 at the prestigious Roehampton Ladies' Gold Cup Challenge...

Bedford Town are still not safe after conceding 96th minute equaliser at South Shields

Bedford Town were just moments away from guaranteeing a place in the National League next season, but conceded a 96th minute equaliser at title-chasing South Shields to ensure...

Another Adamson hat-trick helps Bedford Blues thrash Richmond

Another hat-trick for Bedford Blues winger, Dean Adamson helped Bedford Blues to a 52-33 victory over Richmond in Champ Rugby, as Mike Rayer's side took a big step towards a home play-off semi-final...

Real Bedford confirm third after late win against Alvechurch

Real Bedford confirmed third place in Southern League Premier Central after Josh Allen's 93rd minute winner secured an entertaining 3-2 win against Alvechurch at the Ledger Stadium...

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