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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 boxer wins world gold at largest female amateur tournament

Bedford's young boxing sensation, Rekha Kambli has picked up where she left off in 2025 with two mammoth victories on the international stage, including at the Golden Girl Box Cup Championship...

Ebanks brace helps Bedford Town to potential county cup final with Real Bedford

Two second half goals for Bedford Town striker, Callum Ebanks helped Bedford Town to a 4-2 win against Biggleswade Town on Tuesday night, helping them to a Bedfordshire Cup final...

Bedford Town suffer Chester sucker punch as injury time woes return

Bedford Town conceded twice in eight late second half minutes, including in the fourth minute of injury time, as they threw away a 1-0 lead after 87 minutes to lose 2-1 at home to Chester...

Real Bedford hold on to beat Royston for fifth win in a row

Real Bedford's good form continued in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (7 February) as they held on to beat Royston Town 2-1 at Garden Walk for a fifth consecutive win...

Second half blitz sees Blues to Battle of Bedfordshire victory over Ampthill

Bedford Blues scored four second half tries to secure another Battle of Bedfordshire triumph at Goldington Road on Friday night (6 February), beating local rivals Ampthill 35-13 in Champ Rugby...

National Indoor Tug of War Championships coming to Bedford this weekend

Tug of War athletes from across the United Kingdom and Ireland will descend on Bedford this weekend, as the Tug of War British and Irish Indoor Championships takes place at Bedford...

Colmworth Golf Club nominated for national sustainability award

When it comes to sustainability in golf, Colmworth Golf Club is up there as one of the most prominent, and the Club has once again been nominated for an England Golf Award, recognising its impact...

Bedford Town midfielder Godden secures lucrative EFL transfer – but will move to Ireland

Bedford Town have announced that star midfielder, Jago Godden has left the club after securing a Football League transfer to League Two, Walsall, who have immediately sent him out on loan...

Bedford Town snatch a point with 97th minute equaliser at Curzon Ashton

Bedford Town came home from Greater Manchester with an uplifting injury time story, as Tyrone Marsh's 97th minute equaliser snatched a 2-2 draw at Curzon Ashton in National League North...

Bedford archery star earns Team GB selection for European Indoor Championships

Bedford's up and coming archery star, Illaria Knibb has continued the good news into the new year after achieving selection for Team GB at the upcoming European Indoor Championships in Bulgaria...

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