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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 battle back for key victory at Worcester City

Real Bedford fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 at Worcester City in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (20 September); their second consecutive win in the league...

Bedford Town slide to Spennymoor defeat at The Eyrie

Bedford Town suffered their heaviest defeat of the season so far as they slipped to a 3-0 National League North home defeat against Spennymoor Town at The Eyrie on Saturday 20...

Bedford Blues control the bragging rights to win Bedfordshire Cup against Ampthill

Bedford Blues extended their good recent record against near neighbours, Ampthill with a 40-24 victory in the inaugural Bedfordshire Cup as they wrapped up pre-season in conclusive style...

From kickboxing to business via refereeing and government – Meet Bedford’s man for all occasions

From knocking on doors around Bedford to raise sponsorship at 16, to fighting on seven days’ notice at Thailand’s famous Rajadamnern Stadium, 23-year-old Zayaan Williamson has shown...

Bedford Ath announce new sporting partnership with Mark Rutherford Upper School

Rugby is a huge part of our community here in Bedford, and supporting grass roots rugby is more important then ever. It’s a powerful tool to help young people grow physically, mentally...

Bedford Town knocked out of the FA Cup by Dagenham and Redbridge

Bedford Town are out of the FA Cup after a solo Trent Rendall goal saw Dagenham and Redbridge to a 1-0 second qualifying round replay victory against the Eagles in the capital on Tuesday...

Southern League opponent for Bedford Town in the FA Cup should they get past Dagenham replay

This season's FA Cup continues to pick up pace, as a whole host of second qualifying round ties took place across the UK over the weekend, including Bedford Town, who managed to score a 91st minute...

Bedford Cricket Club jump final hurdle to finally win promotion to the Premier Division

Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday first team have achieved a promotion almost two decades in the making as they beat Caldecote by 75 runs in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League...

Andy Carroll sent off as Dagenham and Redbridge hold on for Bedford Town replay

Dagenham and Redbridge's star name, Andy Carroll saw red but almost saw his side hold on for a dogged win against Bedford Town in the FA Cup, only to concede a 91st minute equaliser...

Real Bedford bounce back with midweek Bury Town victory

Real Bedford ended their winless run of seven games in all competitions with a 2-0 victory against fellow promoted side, Bury Town at the Ledger Stadium on Tuesday night for just their second...

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