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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 Blues grind down resilient Richmond in front of Boxing Day full house

Bedford Blues eventually picked up maximum points on Boxing Day at Goldington Road, scoring five tries in beating a resilient Richmond side 33-10 in round 12 of Champ Rugby...

Marsh double not enough for three points at bottom side Leamington

Tyrone Marsh's 18th and 19th league goals of the season were not enough for Bedford Town to gain a much-needed win in National League North as they drew 2-2 at basement club, Leamington...

Real Bedford and Spalding share the spoils in six-goal thriller

Real Bedford made their long-awaited return to Southern League action on Saturday (20 December) against Premier Central league leaders, Spalding United, drawing 3-3 in Lincolnshire...

Stunning Bedford Blues serve up pre-Christmas treat with key win against Worcester

Bedford Blues extended their impressive unbeaten run in Champ Rugby on Saturday, scoring five tries as part of a superb 35-19 victory against Worcester Warriors...

Bedford Blues continue fine form in Penzance with another tight win against the Pirates

A late Will Maisey penalty ensured the Blues picked up maximum points in round ten of Champ Rugby, as Bedford beat Cornish Pirates for the fourth consecutive season at The Mennaye on Friday night...

McGowan’s Kory Chettle defeats Cambodia’s leading Muay Thai fighter to cap superb year

Kory Chettle, one of Bedford's many Muay Thai fighters, took a 14-hour flight on two weeks' notice, and proceeded to beat Cambodia's number one fighter at the nation's Water Festival in November...

GNG Volleyball Club adds new Women’s team – and they’re on the hunt for players

Fancy taking up a new hobby in the new year? The world of volleyball is about to grow in Bedford, as GNG Volleyball have expanded into a Women's side that will continue competing into 2026...

Bedford Town star fronts new Kappa range with stroll down memory lane

Bedford Town's Tyrone Marsh has scored 17 league goals and counting this season, but the in-form striker has now swapped his goalscoring boots for Italian sportswear, as he fronts Kappa's new...

Bedford Town and Real Bedford come from behind to beat Biggleswade opposition in County Cup

Neighbours, Bedford Town and Real Bedford are in line to face each other in the semi-final of the Bedfordshire Senior Cup after winning their respective quarter-final ties against Biggleswade opposition...

Bedford celebrates sporting success at the 30th Sports and Physical Activity Awards

The 30th edition of the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards took place at the Corn Exchange on Monday night with 14 awards handed out to the great and the good of Bedford's sporting scene...

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