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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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Cornish Pirates survive second half Blues comeback to seal famous win

Cornish Pirates remain in second place in the Championship table after holding off a spirited Bedford Blues comeback on Saturday afternoon, taking home all the points in a 27-21 victory...

Former Bedford School student Fraser Dingwall to make full England debut

The latest edition of the Six Nations gets underway on Friday night in a heavyweight clash between France and Ireland in Marseille but one former Bedford School student has Saturday afternoon...

Blues back in action in top four clash against dangerous Pirates

On many occasions this season, Mike Rayer and his Bedford Blues side have had to wait at least a fortnight to get back on the pitch but just eight days after the Blues saw off London Scottish...

North Leigh 1-4 Bedford Town : The game to define a season?

When one of our up and coming football reporters spoke to Lee Bircham at length in January, the Bedford Town manager was keen to stress that he and his team were taking it one game at a time...

Real Bedford squeeze past Stansted to increase league lead

Real Bedford increased their league lead at the top of Spartans South Midlands Premier Division to nine points, but not without their moments as they battled to four points from...

Blues edge past London Scottish to jump to third in Championship table

Bedford Blues were back to winning ways on Friday evening as they edged past London Scottish in an entertaining Goldington Road affair under the Friday night lights...

Bedford & Kempston MP weighs in on McMullen Park lease row

The MP for Bedford and Kempston, Mohammad Yasin MP (Labour) has weighed in on the ongoing row over the lease of McMullen Park, home of Real Bedford FC...

Blues look to kick start 2024 against Scottish under Friday night lights

Bedford Blues haven't enjoyed the best of times in 2024 so far, but two home games inside eight days may well reignite their season, beginning with London Scottish who they face under the Friday night...

Bedford School’s Jamie Dunk makes impressive start in Under 19 Cricket World Cup

While many of Bedford School's Upper Sixth students step up preparations for their A-Level exams, one young man is busy in Sri Lanka forging a name for himself in the international cricket arena...

Bedford Blues Women win the league with victory over rivals St Neots

Bedford Blues Women beat old rivals, St Neots 21-7 at Goldington Road to secure the NC2 Midlands South league title at a celebratory Goldington Road on Sunday afternoon...

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