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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

Blues secure fourth with derby day victory at Ampthill

A Seán French hat trick helped Bedford Blues battle back to complete the derby double another Championship classic...

Bedford golfer Nick Cunningham wins place on PGA Tour

After winning his first PGA tournament last season, Bedford's Nick Cunningham has now moved on to bigger things in the world of golf after a superb score in the PGA Tour Canada Q-School event...

Inside the man vs fat football league tackling male obesity

The Man vs Fat football league is a nationwide initiative aimed at tacking the obesity epidemic amongst men as well as improving mental health..

Young Bedford swimmer on the look out for funding to compete in Brazil

The Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro awaits for Eloise Cole, who has been called up to the Under-15 England squad for the World School Games...

Jersey battle for victory over Blues to continue title charge

A pulsating game at Goldington Road saw Jersey Reds keep up the title pressure on Ealing with a close victory against Bedford Blues...

Real Bedford wrap up South Midlands league title with two games to spare

One down... Many more to go... Real Bedford completed the first step to their lofty ambitions of the Premier League as they wrapped up the league title on Easter Monday...

University of Bedfordshire restore Varsity Series lead against Northampton

The University of Bedfordshire saw off their Northampton counterparts 7-4 in the multi-sport Varsity event and now lead the series 2-1...

Bedford Town are relegated following tenth straight loss

Another home loss, plus a surprise win for St Ives, confirmed Bedford Town's relegation back down to the 8th tier of English football...

Bedford Blues beat The Army in annual Mobbs Memorial match

The Blues ran in six tries on a fantastic occasion at Goldington Road, remembering the selfless actions of those in our Armed Forces...

Bedford Town on the brink after latest loss at home to Nuneaton

Bedford Town's latest loss on Tuesday night sees them eleven points off safety and in need of a miracle to retain their seventh tier status...

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