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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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Kempston man sentenced to two years in prison for stalking and harassment offences

A Kempston man has been sentenced to two years in prison after relentlessly stalking and harassing a woman through multiple forms of unwanted contact, leaving her in a constant state of distress...

‘£2m Swiss’ cycling challenge awaits for Bedford charity fundraisers

The European roads await for two teams of Bedford-based cyclists this September, as the 'Extra Mile' challenge sees seven individuals take on a 500-mile challenge across three different countries...

Bedford Blues set for pre-season opener as club celebrate Adamson’s testimonial

The action down at Goldington Road begins earlier than usual as Bedford Blues stalwart, Dean Adamson celebrates his testimonial year with the honour of leading out his side in the pre-season opener...

Expectant Bedford mothers can now self-refer for their “all-important” first midwife appointments

Newly pregnant women in Bedford can now complete a simple online form to get their "all-important" first midwife appointments quicker, in a shake up to early maternity care...

Two Bedford tennis players appear at SW19 in the annual ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ national finals

Two of Bedford's tennis players have been reflecting on their opportunity to play on the hallowed courts of SW19, in the culmination of the annual 'Play Your Way to Wimbledon' event...

Bedford College Group named as a Construction Centre for Excellence

The Bedford College Group has been appointed by the Department for Education as its only cross-regional Construction Centre of Excellence, with Bedford and Kempston's MP calling it...

Former Bedford School cricketers cash in against Norfolk in National Counties clash

Former Bedford School students were front and centre of the latest round of red ball National Counties fixtures this week as Bedfordshire maintained their promotion push with a hard-fought draw...

Extended NC1 East fixture list for Bedford Blues Women released

Bedford Blues Women will face more competitive clashes this season as the extended NC1 East fixture list has been released, with fourteen league games to navigate for Eddie Rennell's side...

Real Bedford battle to stalemate at Needham Market

Real Bedford battled to a point in one of their longest away trips of the season on as they played out a 0-0 stalemate at last season's relegated National League North side, Needham Market...

Applications for the business-backed Bedford Charity Chase are still open

Applications for the return of the Bedford Charity Chase around the picturesque surroundings of Turvey House are still open, and the event has now benefited from the sponsorship of a local business...

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