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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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Real Bedford to rack up over 1,000 miles in the next month following Women’s National League Cup draw

Real Bedford will be keeping an eye on the ever increasing fuel prices, as their Women's side have been rewarded for finishing top of their Women's National League Cup preliminary group...

Allen’s last minute penalty extends Real Bedford’s winning league streak to nine

A 94th-minute penalty from Josh Allen helped save Real Bedford blushes on Tuesday night as Rob Sinclair's side survived a spirited comeback by Leiston to eventually win 3-2...

Late equaliser gifts Bedford Town a big point against leaders Hereford

Reece Evans' 95th-minute equaliser earned Bedford Town a key point against National League North leaders, Hereford in front of a bumper crowd at The Eyrie on Saturday. 1,432 fans were at...

Wingate and Finchley stun the Pirates as Real Bedford crash out of the FA Trophy

Real Bedford are out of the FA Trophy in the third qualifying round after losing 3-0 at home to Isthmian Premier League side, Wingate and Finchley. A second minute goal from...

Bedford Blues humbled on home turf as Chinnor secure famous victory

Bedford Blues suffered back-to-back defeats in the opening two weekends of Champ Rugby for the second consecutive season as they succumbed to a heavy loss against Chinnor...

Michael Stephenson’s Sky Sports boxing debut cancelled at the last minute

Bedford boxing talent, Michael Stephenson must now wait until November for his next fight after his planned debut on Sky Sports was cancelled at the final moment due to an injury to his opponent...

Bedford Blues launch ‘SOS’ campaign to upgrade 116-year old Scrum Bar

The 116-year old Scrum Bar is in need of major renovations, including a new roof and improvement to accessibility, and the Blues have now launched Crowdfunder to help reach their £100,000 target...

Eight from eight for Real Bedford as perfect start continues at Stourbridge

Real Bedford's perfect start to the Southern League Premier Central season continued on Tuesday night (22 September) as they battled back from a goal down to defeat Stourbridge...

A potential Eyrie return for Bircham as Bedford’s clubs find out next FA Cup opponents

Bedford boasts two clubs in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time ever, with both Bedford Town and Real Bedford now just two games away from the main draw...

Real Bedford squeeze past step five Harleston to progress in FA Cup

Real Bedford were put to the test against step five opposition in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday before eventually progressing after a 2-1 victory at Harleston Town...

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