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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.

Read more from Tom

England legend Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from cricket

From the square of Bedford School to the plush outfield of Lord's, and many international miles in between, Sir Alastair Cook has called time on his cricket career at the age of 38...

Thirteen goals in two games for Real as league form hits new high

Thirteen goals in two games have taken Real Bedford up to second in the Spartans South Midlands Premier Division...

Specsavers back visually impaired bowler in trip to World Championships

A Specsavers branch in Bedford has offered a great opportunity for one of the town's top bowls players after sponsoring him to travel to South Africa for the Disabled World Championships...

Carlton Squash Club given new lease of life thanks to Harpur Trust grant

A community squash club in the picturesque village of Carlton - once opened by none other than Brian Clough - has had a mega makeover after securing a grant from the Harpur Trust...

Blues pull off shock to beat Leicester Tigers in group stage closer

Bedford Blues may have already been knocked out of the Premiership Cup, but they exited the competition with a mighty scalp, as they defeated Leicester Tigers 47-28 at Goldington Road...

Rowing bonanza returns to the River Great Ouse this weekend

The River Great Ouse will once again play host to a vast number of races, as the nation's best rowers compete in the return of the Bedford Rowing Club Autumn Fours and Small Boats Head event...

Blues name side for final Premiership Cup game against Leicester

As final pool games go, they don't get much more difficult than 11-time Premiership champions, Leicester Tigers but Bedford Blues will be looking to cause an upset...

Bedford speedster Alex Walker on the hunt for silverware at GT Cup finale

Following on from recent success in the GT Cup at Donington Park, Bedford's prime motor racing prospect, Alex Walker heads to Snetterton looking to end the calendar in style...

Blues Women exact revenge on St Neots in cup victory

Bedford Blues Women produced a statement victory at Goldington Road in the RFU Junior Cup on Sunday afternoon as they scored six tries in a 40-0 demolition of St Neots...

Real Bedford coast past London Lions to remain third

Real Bedford bounced back in the league with a comfortable 3-0 away win in the capital and cement third place in the Spartans South Midlands Premier Division...

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