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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 comeback not enough as Hartpury late try break Blues hearts

Alex Morgan's last gasp try for Hartpury broke Blues hearts in the Cotswolds as an enthralling Championship contest ended in defeat for Bedford in Gloucestershire...

Two changes as Bedford Blues travel away to the Cotswolds

Bedford Blues are back in action this weekend as they travel to Hartpury in the Cotswolds looking for consecutive away victories in the English Championship...

Blues President Geoff Irvine to stand down at the end of the season

The former Chairman and part of the group who saved the club in 1999, Irvine will end his official association with the club after 25 years of service...

Real Bedford share six goals in Biggleswade thriller

Real Bedford are still top of Spartans South Midlands Premier Division but dropped more points after an entertaining 3-3 with Biggleswade United at McMullen Park...

Late Dulson equaliser helps Bedford Town increase league lead

An 88th-minute equaliser from Liam Dulson helped Bedford Town secure a point away at Kidlington on Wednesday evening as the Eagles opened up a three point gap at the top...

Norman Cooley: Sporting community remembers “one of Bedford’s greatest”

The Bedford sporting community have stood up in unison over the last few days to remember one of the town's greatest sportsmen, Norman Cooley, who has passed away aged 83...

Bedford Blues hold on to post key win against Caldy

Bedford Blues held on for a massive 26-22 away victory against Caldy, as Mike Rayer's side pipped the Merseyside team to the post in a close encounter...

Bedford Blues search for top four spot in rearranged Caldy clash

Three defeats in four league fixtures in 2024 have left Bedford Blues fifth in the Championship, and Mike Rayer will hope to mastermind a return to winning ways as his team travel to Merseyside...

Bedford Swim Squad win big at ASA County Championships in Luton

The Bedford Swim Squad were back in action in January at the annual ASA County Championship meeting, winning a whopping 120 medals across multiple ages and grades in another...

Bedford’s netball stars find new homes as Super League resumes

The new season of the Netball Super League is just around the corner and for one Bedford star, a new club brings with it renewed hope of extending their England dream...

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