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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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Real Bedford progress in FA Trophy after Stamford triumph

Goals from Archie Jones, Ben Stevens and the in-form Josh Allen helped Real Bedford to an FA Trophy third qualifying round victory against Stamford at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...

Bedford Blues blown away by reigning champions Ealing Trailfinders

Ealing Trailfinders began another defence of the Champ Rugby title by running in seven tries to secure a 50-22 victory over Bedford Blues on the opening day of the rugby union season...

Captain Ryan Blake leaves Bedford Town to join Berkhamsted, but Lobjoit returns

Bedford Town have announced that their captain, Ryan Blake has left the club "for an undisclosed fee" with the winger joining former title rivals, Berkhamsted. Blake, who joined in 2023...

Champ Rugby season kicks off with tough test against Ealing at Goldington Road

After a pre-season lasting seven weeks and a build up to match, competitive rugby union is back at Goldington Road this weekend as Bedford Blues host reigning champions, Ealing Trailfinders...

Kempston Rovers players walk off the pitch following allegations of racial abuse at Harlow Town

Kempston Rovers players walked off the pitch in the 94th minute of their Spartans South Midlands Premier Division tie at Harlow Town on Saturday following allegations of racial abuse...

Bedford Blues’ Rayer: “Good to hear new voices but the proof of the pudding is when we get underway”

With another new rugby union season just around the corner, Bedford Blues' Director of Rugby, Mike Rayer has been looking forward to the task of building on an excellent runner-up finish...

Home advantage for Bedford’s Edwards in pursuit of British powerboat title

Green Lane in Stewartby will once again be the home of a major national final in the world of powerboat racing this weekend, as Bedford's own Nigel Edwards aims to clinch the Double British Crown...

Meet the Bedfordshire Super Vets setting out to boost rugby numbers in aid of local charities

With numbers in the recreational game reportedly falling, those in the upper ages of rugby union in the county have taken matters into their own hands by beginning a 'Vets' team...

Allen hat trick seals thumping Real Bedford win in Banbury

Josh Allen's hat trick helped Real Bedford to a third consecutive victory in Southern League Premier Central as Rob Sinclair's side ran out 4-1 winners at Banbury United on Tuesday night...

Nominations for the 2025 Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards are now open

The Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards are back and nominations are now open for the 30th edition of the awards ceremony which recognises sporting achievement...

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