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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

Goals galore for Real Bedford as unbeaten streak continues

Five wins in six leagues games constitutes a fine start to the season for Real Bedford, while the goals keep flooding in...

Queens Park youngsters staying active thanks to ECB street cricket initiative

The newest initiative from Cricket East opens up the sport to allow anyone to take part with just a tennis ball and some tape...

Sharks comfortably see off Blues in Premiership Cup opener

Five first half tries set the Premiership finalists on their way to a convincing victory against Bedford Blues, with attention now turning to Newcastle...

Bedford Blues name squad for tough Premiership Cup opener

The task doesn't get much more difficult for Bedford Blues as they travel to Premiership finalists, Sale Sharks as competitive rugby union resumes...

Victory for Real Bedford’s men and women in two big wins

Big wins for Real Bedford and Real Bedford Ladies continued both sides' fine form heading into a busy September period...

Bedfordshire beat Herts to win promotion to NCCA Division One

There were victories across the ages for Bedfordshire County Cricket Club, with one more final to come to complete an already successful cricket season...

Young golfer Roisin Scanlon wins Steph Curry’s Underrated Golf Tour

Former Bedford Girls School student, Roisin Scanlon, has won a unique golf tournament in the United States after claiming top spot in the Underrated Tour's closing event in California...

Evans hat trick guides Real to win after weekend blitz

A second successive hat trick from number nine, Joey Evans guided Real Bedford to three points in Arlesey on Tuesday night as Rob Sinclair's side continued their fine start to the new league season...

Swimmer Cole wins big at World School Games in Rio de Janeiro

Bedford's hottest prospect in the pool, Eloise Cole can now call herself a World Champion after the 15-year old enjoyed a successful ISF World School Games competition in Brazil...

Funding call for Riverside Tennis stars after successful Wimbledon tournaments

Can you help the stars of Riverside Tennis Club take the next step? Two of the club's best prospects turned out at Wimbledon in the Summer, and now they need your help!

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