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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 Blues finish cup campaign with Battle of Bedfordshire success

Bedford Blues finished off what has at times been a memorable Premiership Cup group stage with a combative 21-7 victory against Bedfordshire rivals, Ampthill at Olney Field on Saturday...

Bedford Town battle to win at ten-man Sudbury to remain top

Bedford Town captain, Ryan Blake recovered from missing a first half penalty to score one of two Bedford Town goals as the Eagles scrapped their way to a 2-1 victory at AFC Sudbury...

Bedford Blues to complete cup group stage at rivals Ampthill

The final round of the Premiership Cup pool stage is due to take place this weekend, and while Bedford Blues cannot qualify for the quarter-finals, a mouth-watering local derby...

Bedford and County athletes celebrate early season success

Athletes from Bedford and County Athletics Club were celebrating in the winner's enclosure on Saturday (8 February) as the club secured overall victory in the Chiltern League...

Bedford’s Maddie Axford celebrates first senior England hockey call up

This week could turn into a special occasion for one of Bedford's biggest hockey prospects, with Maddie Axford celebrating a call-up to the senior England squad for the first time...

Applications still open for the GLL Sports Foundation grant

Applications for the 2025 GLL Sports Foundation Awards close on 20 February with the opportunity to gain additional funding and access to 'Better' branded facilities in Bedford...

Bedford Town coast past Bromsgrove thanks to Lobjoit brace

Bedford Town are once more top of Southern League Premier Central after two goals either side of half-time for Leon Lobjoit and a Ryan Blake clincher secured all three points for...

Another Evans double gives Real Bedford win at Kidlington

Real Bedford striker, Joey Evans continued his sparkling form in front of goal with another brace as Real Bedford ran out comfortable 3-0 winners at lowly Kidlington on Saturday...

Bedford Blues beat Bristol Bears to claim deserved Premiership Cup shock

Bedford Blues finally claimed a prized Premiership scalp on Friday evening as they beat top-flight high flyers, Bristol Bears 23-14 in the Premiership Cup on an electric night under...

Bedford Blues rebuff suggestions of ground share following football merger forum

Peter McCormack, currently co-owner and Chairman of Real Bedford FC, said that a ground share with Bedford Blues was a "good scenario" at a fans' forum discussing the potential...

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