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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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Breaking News: Bedford Town FC and Real Bedford FC merger is off

The proposed merger between Bedford Town and Real Bedford has been called off with sources close to the Bedford Independent saying that the merger is now "dead" with "next to no chance"...

Sue Ryder volunteer to celebrate 75th birthday with charity skydive

There aren't many people in their mid-70s who would celebrate a milestone birthday by jumping out of an aeroplane, but maybe Geoff Gaylor, a volunteer at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice...

Bedfordians urged to double check medication supplies ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

People who take regular medications have been urged to check they have sufficient supplies to last the long Easter weekend (Good Friday, 18 April to Easter Monday, 21 April) and to order...

Bedford Radio boasts three nominations for SME Business Awards

The Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Bedfordshire Business Awards are just around the corner and one local radio station is up for three awards as it continues to boast significant...

Bedfordshire’s firefighters and paramedics recognised for joint working with award nomination

A collaboration between Bedfordshire's fire and ambulance services has been shortlisted for an industry award. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has been shortlisted...

Bedford Blues centre Joel Matavesi to leave Goldington Road for France

Bedford Blues has announced that centre, Joel Matavesi will be leaving Goldington Road at the end of the season to take up an opportunity with Nationale 1 side, USBPA in eastern France...

Real Bedford Women dismantle London Seaward to win Women’s National League title

Real Bedford Women capped the perfect weekend for all at the Ledger Stadium as they thrashed London Seaward 11-1 to win Women's National League South East Division One and win...

Evans penalty seals Real Bedford’s third straight league title

A first half penalty from Joey Evans was enough to secure Real Bedford the Southern League Division One Central title on Saturday (12 April); their third straight league success as the...

Adamson scores five tries to equal record as Bedford Blues annihilate Nottingham

Bedford Blues legend, Dean Adamson celebrated his 200th appearance for the club in scoring five tries to equal the all-time try scoring record at Goldington Road as Mike Rayer's side...

Bedford Town pull off another comeback win at Lowestoft to go three clear

Bedford Town continued their extraordinary run in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (12 April), coming from 2-0 down to win 3-2 away at Lowestoft Town to take another...

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