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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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Goldington Road set to welcome Men’s rugby league as Bedford Tigers host Eastern Rhinos

There's a sporting first taking place in Bedford this weekend as Goldington Road - home of Bedford Blues - welcomes a Men's rugby league match to its turf for the first time with Bedford Tigers...

New renewable energy system to save Keech Hospice up to £50,000 per year

Keech Hospice are celebrating a major donation this week, after finding out a renewable electricity systems company from Luton is donating a completely free solar installation, which...

Bedford’s Roisin Scanlon adds to trophy cabinet with Scottish Women’s Open triumph

One of Bedford's brightest golf stars has added to a growing trophy cabinet with a stunning five-shot victory at the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship held at Royal Troon...

John Bunyan Centre is the new home of ‘Gentle Fit’ class for hard of hearing

Deaf Access Bedfordshire's 'Gentle Fit' exercise class for the hard of hearing has a new home, as it has moved to the John Bunyan Centre on Mile Road. The charity, who support approximately...

Bedford Town one point from the title after Lobjoit winner at Hitchin

Bedford Town are just one point away from a special title at step three after a 9th win in 11 league games at Hitchin Town kept them three points clear of Kettering Town in Southern League Premier Central...

Real Bedford bring up a century of points with late Dunstable win

Real Bedford sealed their home campaign with another victory - their 32nd of the season - with a late 3-1 victory over AFC Dunstable at the Ledger Stadium on Easter Monday...

Bedford Blues hold off late Ealing surge to seal famous win

Bedford Blues remain second in the Championship, and add another famous victory to another wonderful season, after withstanding a barrage of late pressure to beat league leaders, Ealing...

Real Bedford cement champion status with win at Leighton Town

Real Bedford confirmed their status as the best side in Southern League Central Division One, eventually overcoming Leighton Town 4-1 at Bell Close, adding to their monumental goal...

New owners of The Barley Mow are “bringing the party back” with sparkling makeover

Stepping into the doors of the nation's oldest LGBT+ bar once again, you wouldn't think it's been just two and a half weeks since the ownership changed hands, for the makeover is in your face...

Bedford Blues travel to champions elect in hope of holding on to second place

Challenges don't come much tougher than travelling to the home of Ealing; the champions elect are well on their way to a third Championship title in four years and next up are the visit...

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