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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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Blues late show secure Battle of Bedfordshire spoils

This afternoon's derby between Ampthill and Bedford Blues may have been a dead rubber on paper, but the Bedfordshire bragging rights were on the line...

Eight changes for Ampthill cup clash as Baker makes debut

Louis Grimoldby is line to make his 50th appearance for Bedford Blues against his old side as Mike Rayer rings the changes once more in the Premiership Cup...

Big money White Collar Boxing finale to take place in Bedford

On Saturday 7th October, Bedford Athletic Stadium plays host to some of the best white collar boxers in the UK, and two boxers will come away celebrating with an almighty purse...

Blues fight back to defeat Caldy at Goldington Road

Goldington Road finally welcomed the Blues back to competitive rugby on Saturday afternoon as they fought back to defeat Caldy in the third round of fixtures in the Premiership Cup...

Blues look to get on the board with Goldington Road opener

Bedford Blues will be looking to kick start their Premiership Cup campaign on Saturday as Goldington Road finally plays host to a competitive fixture as Caldy come to town...

Biddenham Cricket Club bench donated in honour of Founder

The new bench has been donated in honour of John Wagstaff, who rebooted Biddenham Cricket Club and sadly passed away in 2022...

Kempston Rovers sack manager James Hall

James Hall has been sacked as manager of Kempston Rovers after just eight games, with Richard Kiel taking temporary charge at Hillgrounds...

Courageous Bedford Blues lose out to Newcastle Falcons

Mike Rayer's side led as late as the 70th minute at Kingston Park, but Premiership strength shone through as Bedford Blues lost out in the North East...

Stewartby to play host to Powerboat British Championship finale this weekend

Green Lane in Stewartby will be the location for six new British Powerboat champions to be crowned this weekend as the British Championships comes to town...

Eight changes for Bedford as Blues travel north again

Mike Rayer makes eight changes to the side that lost at Sale Sharks last week as Bedford Blues go on the hunt for a shock once again...

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