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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 sides take one step closer to historic league double

Real Bedford won again on Saturday afternoon to gain three more points and take one further step towards the Spartans South Midlands Premier Division title after a comfortable 4-0 win...

Easter weekend kicks off with special Blues fixture against the British Army

Mike Rayer has named a special 26-man squad for the annual Bedford Blues fixture against the British Army which takes place under the floodlights at Goldington Road on Thursday night...

Eagles and Real both strike late to post key wins in title races

Both Bedford Town and Real Bedford struck late to stay on track in their respective title races on a dramatic Tuesday evening of non-league football in the Borough...

Dean’s double helps Bedford Blues to max points on Ladies Day

Ladies Day returned to Goldington Road in aid of Sue Ryder St John's Hospice as Bedford Blues gained back-to-back victories for the first time in 2024 with a belligerent win over Caldy...

Ladies Day returns to Goldington Road as Blues welcome Caldy

Bedford Blues are back in action at Goldington Road this Saturday alongside the famous Ladies Day, which aims to raise money for a selected charity, this year for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice...

Bedford School’s rugby stars named in England U18 squad for Six Nations Festival

Two of rugby's big local prospects have been named in the England squad for the upcoming Under-18 Six Nations Festival being held at Parma's Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Italy...

Bedford Blues invest in ‘Martyn’s Law’ technology to help keep fans safe

The messaging app, Crowd Angel has announced a new partnership with Bedford Blues this week in an effort to boost safety and security at Goldington Road in the wake of Martyn's Law...

Title hopes take hit as ten-man Bedford Town lose at home

Bedford Town have surrendered the lead at the top of Southern League Central Division One after succumbing to a 3-0 home loss to play-off chasing, AFC Dunstable on Tuesday night...

Former Bedford Modern student makes professional football debut for the Posh

Former Bedford Modern student, Pemi Aderoju, is the latest Bedfordian to make an impact in the Football League after making his debut for Peterborough United in February...

Real return to winning ways with victory over Leverstock Green

Second half goals from Josh Setchell and Joey Evans gave Real Bedford a big 2-0 win against playoff chasing Leverstock Green at McMullen Park on Saturday afternoon...

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