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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 Town denied by another 95th minute goal in Scarborough draw

Bedford Town were once again denied all three points by another late show, as play-off chasing Scarborough scored a 95th-minute penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw in Bridlington on Saturday...

Bedford Blues survive Cambridge scare to extend unbeaten Champ Rugby run

Bedford Blues survived an almighty scare from Champ Rugby's bottom club, Cambridge but eventually battled back to scrape a 29-28 win at Goldington Road on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run...

Bedford organisations work together to offer ‘Men Get Active’ community programme

Hawaa Empower, GLL and Beds RCC have collaborated to bring new community sporting sessions for men as part of a 'Men Get Active' scheme, beginning at Bedford International Athletics Stadium...

England Lions’ Emilio Gay impresses Down Under ahead of World T20 with Italy

Bedford's Emilio Gay is looking forward to more globetrotting in 2026, and has ended this calendar year in fine form in Australia, with his latest appearances for England Lions...

Bedford and County Athletics Club celebrate five years of awards in a single night

Bedford and County Athletics Club celebrated their annual awards evening recently, crowning their 2025 winners alongside retrospective winners from 2019 to 2023 to recognise the achievements...

Bedford Town stunned by Darlington late show in seven-goal epic

Bedford Town were left heartbroken by Tom Allan's 95th-minute winner, as Darlington won a topsy turvy National League North game 4-3 at The Eyrie on Saturday...

Leiston withstand Real Bedford barrage to hold on to narrow win in Suffolk

Ten-man Leiston condemned Real Bedford to their first league defeat in 11 games after withstanding a second half barrage to hold on to a 1-0 victory thanks to Eddie Jackson's lone first half goal...

Bedford Blues salvage a draw from the jaws of defeat at Nottingham

Bedford Blues brought three points back from the Midlands on Friday night (28 November) as they managed to retrieve a 28-28 draw against Nottingham at Lady Bay in the eighth round...

Win free burritos for a year as part of Taco Bell’s grand Riverside opening

Fans of Mexican dining are in for a "flavour explosion" on Riverside Square, as Bedford's first ever Taco Bell restaurant opens on 3 December with the promise of free burritos for three lucky fans...

Stevens and Cartwright wonder strikes seal Real Bedford victory over Banbury

Ben Stevens and Sam Cartwright will be competing for goal of the month after their strikes - plus another for Josh Allen - helped Real Bedford to a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Banbury United...

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