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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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Bedford Academy students feel the rhythm in motivational talk from former Jamaican bobsled captain

For students at Bedford Academy, feeling the rhythm and feeling the rhyme was top of the agenda on Wednesday (18 June) as former Jamaican bobsled team captain, Dudley 'Tal' Stokes visited...

Bedford Town’s Jack Davies crosses the divide to join neighbours Real Bedford

Almost two months after scoring on the final day of the league season to secure Bedford Town a stunning Southern League Premier Central title, defender Jack Davies will be back playing...

Fight the flab with the latest Man vs Fat rugby club in Bedford

A new rugby club that aims to help men in and around Bedford lose unwanted weight at a healthy and sustainable pace will kick off on Wednesday 18 June, and it’s looking for new players...

Huggins’ 150 helps Bedford batter Flitwick as Beds League returns

Jonathan Huggins' 150 from 109 balls helped Bedford Cricket Club's Sunday 1st XI maintain their 100% record towards the top of Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One as Bedford...

62-year old transplant recipient among winners of GLL Sport Foundation grant

Twenty-eight athletes from across Bedford have been awarded a share of £18,900 in the latest awarding of GLL's Sport Foundation grants, including 62-year old swimmer, Maggie Cotter...

Bedford Blues begin their squad rebuild with three familiar faces

Preparations for the new rugby union season are well underway at Goldington Road, and Mike Rayer has began to replace the nine names that have left Bedford Blues in the close season...

Real Bedford prepare for life at tier three as Women aim for “consolidation”

Real Bedford have been filling their trophy cabinets since Peter McCormack's takeover in April 2022, but both the Men and the Women's side face their toughest season yet at step three of non-league...

Help spread the word for Bedford Rowing Club’s latest restoration project

Bedford Rowing club, upon the banks of the River Great Ouse, has been a staple of the Embankment since 1886, welcoming the community through its doors and now they're asking for your help...

DP World Tour winner to open Bedford and County Golf Club’s new ‘short game area’

It's a big week for all involved at Bedford and County Golf Club in Clapham, as a three-time DP World Tour winner will open a brand new 'short game practice area' at the club on Saturday 14 June...

Bedford Town to host ‘Sellebrity Soccer’ stars in aid of CHUMS

The regular football season may be over but Bedford Town FC continues to host football at the ground as the club welcome the stars of 'Sellebrity Soccer' to The Eyrie in aid of youth mental health...

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