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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

Real Bedford crash out of the FA Cup in seven goal thriller

A late penalty miss for Real Bedford condemned them to a 4-3 loss to MK Irish at McMullen Park after they had already fought back from 2-0 down...

Clinical Real Bedford coast past Clacton to progress in FA Cup

Real Bedford faced a tough replay to progress through in the FA Cup on Tuesday night but passed the test with aplomb as his side dismantled FC Clacton at McMullen Park...

Bedford men lose 460 pounds thanks to FA Man vs Fat programme

A new FA initiative helping men lose weight and improve their mental health has seen a huge uplift in participation across Bedford...

Real Bedford Ladies open season with convincing win against Stevenage

A crowd of 211 were in attendance at McMullen Park on Sunday as Real Bedford Ladies opened their Eastern Region Women's Football League season with a win...

Real Bedford face FA Cup replay but nine-man Kempston through

A replay awaits Real Bedford in the FA Cup as they snatched a late equaliser on the seaside while Kempston Rovers survived two red cards to progress on Saturday afternoon...

Bedfordian wins Cycling World Championship gold in Glasgow

22-year old Ethan Vernon took home gold in the Men's Elimination Race in Glasgow on Monday night in an incident-filled race...

National success for Modernian Swimming Club in Sheffield

Modernian Swimming Club have enjoyed more medals throughout the last few months, with some individuals making the National arena and tasting success...

Real Bedford open new season with tight Irish win

The turn of the month means the resumption of the competitive football season and the goal for Peter McCormack at Real Bedford is - once again - for promotion...

18-year old Bedford netball star to feature at Commonwealth Youth Games

With over 300,000 followers on TikTok, Sophie Egbaran is already used to the limelight, but the netball player from Bedford takes the next step...

Bedfordshire two from two after Northumberland win at Bedford School

The High Sheriff was in attendance, as Bedfordshire CCC secured a four wicket win at Bedford School to go top of NCCA Eastern Division Two...

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