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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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Patient Real Bedford rise to third after overcoming stubborn Sudbury

Real Bedford scored three second half goals in eventually dispatching struggling AFC Sudbury 4-1 at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday, rising to third in Southern League Premier Central...

Bedford Blues still second despite narrow loss at Hartpury

Bedford Blues remain second in Champ Rugby despite a narrow 18-13 loss at fellow play-off hopefuls, Hartpury on Saturday, in what was the Blues' fourth league loss...

Bedford Town downed by Pasiek strike in Macclesfield loss

Bedford Town were unable to build on impressive recent form in National League North on Saturday, as they were beaten thanks to a debut goal from Kacper Pasiek in a 2-1 loss at Macclesfield...

Bedfordshire’s squash winners crowned in 2026 County Championships at Club Towers

After 140 matches, involving over 100 players across four days of competition, the county's latest squash champions have been crowned in the latest edition of the Bedfordshire Squash County...

Bedfordshire Super Vets raise money for Cure Parkinson’s in latest charity rugby venture

Bedfordshire's newest community rugby team were back in action over the weekend, as the Bedfordshire Super Vets renewed rivalries with their Hertfordshire counterparts, winning 56-44...

Bedford Town battle to Kidderminster stalemate at The Eyrie

Bedford Town picked up an attritional if impressive point at home to Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday night, as Lee Bircham's side battled to a 0-0 draw against the play-off hopefuls...

Bedford Blues battle back to maximum point victory against Coventry

Bedford Blues sealed their first victory of the new year with a thoroughly entertaining 38-31 victory over old rivals, Coventry at Goldington Road to maintain second place in Champ Rugby...

Marsh stunner seals Bedford Town smash and grab at Alfreton

Tyrone Marsh's 30-yard free kick was a sensational winner as Bedford Town sealed a key 2-1 victory at relegation threatened, Alfreton Town on Saturday (24 January)...

Luca Thompson wins Ladies European Tour card after Q-School success in Morocco

Pavenham's Luca Thompson is looking ahead to more travels in 2026 after she won qualification for a number of events in the Ladies European Tour following the season-ending qualifying school...

Full speed ahead for Bedford stock car racer after double award win

The new year represents new opportunities for one of Bedford's rising stars, after a breakthrough season in the British Stock Car Drivers Association Championship saw him win multiple awards...

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