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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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Excellent Bedford Blues start to be tested against title favourites Ealing

Five wins from six Championship fixtures represent an excellent start for Bedford Blues in the Championship, but their credentials will be tested on Saturday (7 December) as they welcome...

Young footballer takes on new challenge in promoting ‘biggest ever football session’

12-year old, Lola Bracey has already made a huge impact in local and national football circles in her aim to bring equal access to the game for girls, and now the Bedfordian footballer...

Bedford’s foster carers celebrated at awards ceremony in Renhold

Families who have changed lives across Bedford Borough were celebrated at a special event on 15 November at Renhold Village Hall as a thank you for their selfless work as foster carers...

The Harpur Trust commemorates 450 years since the passing of its founder

Trustees, committee members, headteachers and staff gathered at The Pilgrims Centre in Brickhill to commemorate 450 years since the passing of its founder, Sir William...

Michael Stephenson loses out on English light-heavyweight boxing title to unbeaten Jones

Bedford-born Michael Stephenson lost out on the English light-heavyweight boxing title to Troy Jones on Saturday (30 November) at Birmingham's 15,000 capacity BP Pulse Live...

Real Bedford cup run brought to an abrupt end at holders Hashtag

Real Bedford's excellent Women's National League Cup run came to a shuddering halt as they fell 4-0 in the quarter final to holders, Hashtag United on Sunday afternoon in Essex...

Real Bedford ease past Northwood to return to winners enclosure

Real Bedford bounced back to winning ways after a 3-1 victory at relegation threatened, Northwood on Saturday afternoon. First half goals from Ben Stevens, Tom Hitchcock...

Bedford Blues go second in the Championship with battling win against Nottingham

Bedford Blues have, temporarily at least, moved to second in the league after a belligerent 17-10 victory at Nottingham on Friday night, making it five wins in six Championship fixtures...

The Championship returns as Bedford Blues travel to Nottingham under the lights

By the time Bedford Blues step out on to the pitch of Lady Bay on Friday, it'll have been just six days since their mammoth Premiership Cup effort against Bath at Goldington Road...

Bedford School celebrates inclusion in The Cricketer’s top 100 schools guide

Bedford School, along with Bedford Preparatory School, have once again been recognised in The Cricketer's top 100 schools guide on the 10th anniversary of the magazine's extensive...

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