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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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Bedfordshire County Cricket Club begin new season against the MCC

The new cricket season is just around the corner, with Bedfordshire naming a 13-man squad to take on an MCC Secretarial XI in a pre-season friendly on Sunday (19 April), taking place at...

Real Bedford lose out to Leiston but a good night for Bedford Town

Real Bedford's preparation for the Southern League play-offs took a hit on Tuesday night, as they lost 1-0 to Leiston for the second time this season. However, it was a good night for Bedford Town...

Breaking News: Bedford Town manager Lee Bircham resigns

Bedford Town have announced the resignation of manager, Lee Bircham. In a statement released on Sunday (12 April), the club confirmed that Bircham will remain in charge for the remaining...

Majestic Bedford Blues complete league double over Worcester Warriors

Bedford Blues once again completed a wonderful performance against Worcester Warriors, bouncing back up to second place in Champ Rugby with a bonus point 28-14 victory at the Sixways...

Bedford Town blow two-goal lead against Hereford but still hold the cards to survival

Bedford Town blew a 2-0 lead against fellow National League North strugglers, Hereford at The Eyrie on Saturday (11 April), eventually drawing 2-2 in front of a bumper crowd at The Eyrie...

Late Stevens double puts Real Bedford on the cusp of the Southern League play-offs

Two late goals from talisman, Ben Stevens helped Real Bedford to an excellent 4-1 away victory at Redditch United on Saturday, as they confirmed their spot in the season-ending play-offs...

Bedford’s community rugby clubs in with a chance of winning £5,000 for renovation projects

Prem leaders, Northampton Saints have once again teamed up with Travis Perkins to celebrate 25 years of collaboration by offering the opportunity for two community clubs to win £5,000...

Bedford Modern dominate Schools’ Bedfordshire Squash tournament with record 50 participants

Bedford Modern School dominated the latest annual Schools' Bedfordshire Squash tournament, taking five out of the six titles across the age groups, as a record number of participants took part...

Late Moncur penalty seals dramatic win for Bedford Town at King’s Lynn

Bedford Town's perfect Easter weekend is complete, after George Moncur's 87th-minute penalty secured the Eagles a monumental 1-0 win away at King's Lynn Town on Easter Monday...

Allen scores brace as Real Bedford saunter past Bishop’s Stortford

Josh Allen added two more goals to his Southern League tally, as Real Bedford coasted past Bishop's Stortford 4-0 on the way to May's play-offs on Easter Monday at the Ledger Stadium...

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