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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

Bedford motor racing star returns to action in Europe’s largest series

After twelve months away from competitive action, Bedford's motor racing prospect Alex Walker returned to the road in a brand new experience for the speedster in Germany...

Bedford Town quick off the mark with quartet of new signings

The addition of new manager Lee Bircham has led to a plethora of new signings for the 2023/24 and has injected a renewed sense of optimism at Bedford Town...

Bedford’s cricket women reach inaugural Finals Day with dramatic win

Bedford Cricket Club's Women's side have qualified for the Home Counties Finals Day on their first ever season in competitive cricket after a sensational final day victory...

Bromham athlete on the look out for funds after European water polo selection

17-year old, Eve Barnes from Bromham is seeking funding to help her reach the promised land of Manisa in Turkey for the European Water Polo Championships...

Open Day celebrates four years of wheelchair racing at Bedford Athletics Stadium

After four years, Bedford's sole team of wheelchair racers celebrated an anniversary this weekend by hosting an Open Day...

Bedford Ladies FC officially complete Real Bedford merger

The town's hottest football prospects, Real Bedford have taken the local Women's team under their wings at McMullen Park for 2023/24...

Bedford’s Kate Axford wins gold on Team England debut

The new athletics season has brought major success for Bedford's Kate Axford who continued her winning streak with victory in the 3000m...

High Sheriff’s charity tennis tournament coming to Riverside this Friday

Riverside Tennis Club is the host for one of the High Sheriff's first charity events with a doubles tennis tournament the main event...

A cricket first at The Bury as Women win twice on competitive debut

Bedford Cricket Club's first weekend in the Home Counties Women's Cricket League ended with double victory on a superb opening day at The Bury...

Success for Modernian Swimming Club at Regional Championships

Modernian Swimming Club have enjoyed more medal success in another superb outing for the club's young swimmers...

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