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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’s football clubs learn non-league fate for next season

Non-league football calendars for the 2025/26 season are being finalised across the country, and both Bedford Town and Real Bedford have learnt of their destinations for the new campaign...

Rowing fans line the River Great Ouse to soak in the 159th Bedford Amateur Regatta

Rowing fans from across the UK and abroad lined the banks of the River Great Ouse on Saturday (10 May) as Bedford welcomed the nation's rowing community to the 159th Bedford Amateur Regatta...

Biddenham CC bounce back from dire opening weekend to beat favourites Flitwick

Biddenham Cricket Club are off the mark in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after beating perennial favourites, Flitwick by 76 runs on Sunday (11 May)...

Bedford Blues survive Ampthill comeback in derby epic

Bedford Blues held off a scintillating second half comeback from Bedfordshire rivals, Ampthill to take maximum points on Saturday (10 May) in a game that turned into a Championship epic...

The Battle of Bedfordshire resumes as the Blues travel to Ampthill

Bedford Blues resume battle with local rivals Ampthill on Saturday (10 May) as they keep up the chase to Ealing at the top of the RFU Championship and hoping to entertain an expectant Blues crowd...

Ultra marathon prep begins as Bedford’s Gary Cox travels to Turkey for Team GB

For Bedford's Gary Cox, the wheelchair tennis competitions keep coming after an impressive run in Texas, and now his coach is lacing up his running shoes to assist with the fundraising effort...

New cricket season kicks off across the Borough as Bedford CC aim for promotion

A century from 15-year old, Hrishi Sharma kicked the new season off in style for Bedford Cricket Club Sunday 1st XI at the weekend, as they thrashed Luton Town and Indians 2nd XI by 141 runs...

Adamson breaks try record as Bedford Blues trounce London Scottish

Dean Adamson is now officially Bedford Blues' leading all-time try scorer, scoring one of nine tries as part of a 61-38 victory against London Scottish at a raucous Goldington Road on Saturday...

Local MP calls for crackdown on “the scourge of shoplifting” as PCC encourages people to report crime

A Bedford Borough MP has called on the Government to crack down on "prolific" shoplifting offences, calling it a "scourge on local communities", despite local police leaders calling on the public...

Goldington Road hosts Bedford Blues double header on Foundation Day

Bedford Blues are back in action after a well-earned week of rest, looking to cement second place in the Championship table as they welcome London Scottish to Goldington Road on Saturday...

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