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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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Marsh goal not enough as Bedford Town fall at resurgent Peterborough Sports

Tyrone Marsh's 16th league goal of the season was not enough to stop a Peterborough Sports side in resurgent form, as a Luca Miller double helped Phil Brown's team to a 3-1 victory...

Bedford Tigers learn opponents for first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup

Five months on from Hull KR's Challenge Cup final triumph over Warrington Wolves, the draw for 2026's competition has now been made, with Bedford Tigers facing...

Taco Bell says they want to be “a considerate neighbour” and will reduce the brightness of sign

Taco Bell have said they are "committed to being a considerate neighbour" after neon lighting for their new restaurant in Bedford was heavily criticised by locals who called it a "misery"...

Bedford Town lose by a single goal at Chorley in National League North return

Jack Sampson's lone goal for Chorley helped the Magpies to a 1-0 win over Bedford Town on Saturday afternoon (22 November) in National League North to secure their first victory in nine...

Real Bedford cancel out Quorn in battle of the promotion hunters

A special strike from Ben Stevens was not enough for Real Bedford to defeat promotion rivals, AFC Quorn after both sides battled out a 1-1 draw in Southern League Premier Central...

LTA President visits Bedford to celebrate tennis success at Riverside and Club Towers

Bedfordshire Tennis welcomed President of the Lawn Tennis Association, Sandi Procter to local clubs in Bedford in the past week to celebrate the county's end of season awards and to celebrate...

Tee strike helps Real Bedford to Southern League Bury double

Conor Tee's 37th minute strike helped Real Bedford to a tight 1-0 win against Bury Town on Tuesday night (18 November) as Real Bedford kept up the pace with unbeaten Southern League...

“Impossibly bright” town centre Taco Bell sign sparks “misery” for neighbours

There's been whispers of excitement about the arrival on a new Taco Bell restaurant near Riverside Square, but for those living in nearby Pilgrims House, life has gone from serene to a "misery"...

Bedford’s Illaria Knibb wins European archery silver in Eindhoven

Bedford's Illaria Knibb, who trains at Clophill Archery Club, is celebrating this week after taking home a European silver medal from the JVD Open in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Competing in the...

Anstey Nomads shock Bedford Town to continue historic FA Trophy run

Northern Premier League Midlands side, Anstey Nomads shocked Bedford Town at The Eyrie in the second round of the FA Trophy on Saturday, as Oscar Tonge's only goal was enough to win 1-0...

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