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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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Sue Ryder benefits from generous year of fundraising at Bedfordshire Golf Club

More than £25,000 has been raised for palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder thanks to the dedication of a golf club captain who pledged a year-long commitment to support the cause...

Allen brace not enough as Real Bedford draw against Needham Market

Real Bedford blew a two goal lead at home to Needham Market on Tuesday night (3 March), conceding an 86th minute equaliser to draw 2-2 in Southern League Premier Central. The Pirates...

“There are still important questions to be answered” say Bedford Blues as rugby reacts to Prem ringfencing

Bedford Blues have acknowledged the "game needs change" but "there are still important questions to be answered", after the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed an overhaul to the professional game...

Luca Thompson “will compete for a win in the future” after impressive European Tour debut

Bedford's Luca Thompson says she is "ready to compete for a win" after an excellent showing on her Ladies European Tour debut in the NSW Open at Wollongong Golf Club...

Bedford Blues back up to second after tight Caldy win

Bedford Blues regained second place in Champ Rugby thanks to a hard fought and gutsy 23-19 triumph against Caldy in round 19 of Champ Rugby on Saturday, off the back of an RFU announcement...

Bedford Town downed by Darlington in National League North

Bedford Town failed to make it three National League North wins on the bounce on Saturday (28 February) after they were downed 2-0 by high-flying Darlington in the north east...

Hockey community out in force to coach the sport’s next generation

Over the past couple of months, an enthusiastic group of Bedford Hockey Club members have given up their spare time to make the sport of hockey accessible to over 130 youngsters...

Bedford’s swimmers urged to sign up for milestone 40th Swimathon

Swimmers from across the county are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026 on its 40th anniversary, raising money for a number of good causes. Pools set to take part include...

Marsh scores four as Bedford Town thrash Peterborough Sports

Tyrone Marsh scored all four goals as Bedford Town put more space between them and the National League North relegation zone with a dominant 4-1 victory against Peterborough...

Real Bedford stun Alvechurch with injury time comeback to steal seven-goal thriller

Real Bedford fought back from 3-2 down in injury time to secure a stunning 4-3 victory at struggling Alvechurch to avoid back-to-back league shocks and remain third in Southern League Premier Central...

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