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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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Ickwell stamp authority on promotion race with Bedford CC double

Ickwell Cricket Club have one hand on the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One title, and a spot in the Premier Division, after defeating closest rivals, Bedford Cricket Club by five wickets...

Real Bedford come from behind to open Southern League season with victory

Real Bedford's number nine, Joey Evans picked up where he left off last season with a goal either side of half-time to help his side to a 2-1 opening day victory against Spalding United...

Local charity to celebrate 30th anniversary with “30 for 30” campaign

Local mental health charity Bedfordshire Open Door is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing young people and to raise funds to continue...

Bedford College Group welcome new business to their Employer Partnership Scheme

The Bedford College Group has welcomed another local business to its Employer Partnership Scheme as long-time supporters, Wadys Electrical Ltd join a growing list of businesses...

Admission of tenancy fraud lands Bedford woman £2,000 fine

A woman has been ordered to pay £2,000 to Bedford Borough Council after she admitted to committing tenancy fraud. The woman, who had a BPHA property in Clapham, failed to declare...

National Powerboat champions crowned at Stewartby Water Sports Club

Seven powerboat racers celebrated national success on the waters of Stewartby Water Sports Club on Green Lane at the weekend in the culmination of the British Powerboat Championships...

Bedford Town and Real Bedford team up to offer free bus travel for football fans

The new non-league football season kicks off on 9 August, with both Bedford Town and Real Bedford at home to kick off their league campaigns and both clubs have collaborated to bring free bus travel...

Bedford Tigers keep up good form with North Herts Crusaders thrashing

Bedford Tigers solidified their status as one of the top three sides in rugby league's Southern Conference with a blistering 58-8 victory against bottom side, North Herts Crusaders on Saturday (2 August)...

Bedford CC reignite title challenge with Dunstable win

Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday 1st XI injected life into their Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One title battle with a comfortable five-wicket victory at Dunstable Town 2nd XI...

Motorsport legend Nick Tandy awarded prestigious Segrave Trophy

Bedford's own legendary motor racer, Nick Tandy has added to an already burgeoning trophy cabinet with perhaps the most prestigious prize of his professional career after being awarded the Segrave Trophy...

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