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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 Ath narrowly lose out to Shelford despite spirited comeback

Bedford Athletic gained two bonus points in a narrow 37-33 defeat at Shelford, but still languish towards the bottom of Regional South East Division One...

Bedford Blues “extremely disappointed” over last minute Caldy postponement

Bedford Blues have expressed their "disappointment and frustration" at the last minute postponement of their Championship fixture in Caldy on Saturday afternoon...

Second half blitz take Real Bedford eight points clear

Four goals in a rampant second half in Hertfordshire helped Real Bedford to a 5-0 away win in Harpenden on Saturday, taking Rob Sinclair's side eight points clear at the top of Spartans...

All change for Merseyside as Mike Rayer names Blues squad for Caldy

After back-to-back Championship half centuries for Bedford Blues, Mike Rayer has rung the changes for their latest Championship fixture against a dangerous Caldy side in Merseyside...

Deadly striking duo help Real Bedford continue unbeaten run at the top

At 23 and 22 league goals respectively, Joey Evans and Ben Stevens are helping Real Bedford forge their title challenge and the duo were in the goals again over the past few...

Wheelchair racing coach wins prestigious England Athletics award

A dedicated athletics coach from Bedford has won a prestigious award at the Athletics Eastern Region Volunteer Awards held in Bury St Edmunds on 18th November...

Two Bedford Schoolboys selected for England Under 18 rugby camp

Two Upper Sixth formers have joined the long list of names to join up with an England squad from Bedford School after being selected for the England Under-18 Rugby Development Squad...

Bedford Tigers to host first ever wheelchair rugby league match

Following a successful launch in the summer, Bedford Tigers take their new venture into wheelchair rugby one step further this weekend as they host Sheffield Eagles at the University of Bedfordshire on Saturday...

Bedford Girls’ School celebrates success of sporting alumnae sisters

Two sisters who studied at Bedford Girls' School (BGS) are continuing to make waves on the international sporting stage. Kate and Maddie Axford are achieving success in athletics and hockey...

Real rise above Aylesbury comeback to open up two point lead

Real Bedford continued their good league form on Saturday afternoon after soaking up an impressive comeback from Aylesbury Vale Dynamos at McMullen Park to open up a two-point...

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